Thursday, 10 May 2018

Politics A.M.: Renegade Republicans challenge Paul Ryan, file discharge petition to force immigration votes

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Renegade Republicans challenge Paul Ryan, file discharge petition to force immigration votes
Seven Republicans filed a discharge petition Wednesday morning that, if signed by a majority of House members, would force votes on immigration bills under the "queen of the hill" rule.
Who should lead the VA? Five veterans explain what they're looking for in a leader.
OF AMERICA | Millions of veterans rely on the agency — which is second in size to only the Defense Department —for medical care.
 
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Trump might be hurting U.S. businesses by leaving so many ambassador posts empty
My new research shows that State Department vacancies undermine U.S. businesses operating abroad.
 
 
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The Energy 202: Scott Pruitt's 'red team-blue team' debate prep largely left out mainstream climate scientists
Here are some highlights from a new cache of EPA emails.
 
Trump offers hero's welcome to three Americans freed by North Korea
The president's decision to greet them at airport illustrated the political importance of their release as a sign that his high-stakes diplomatic gambit is paying off
 
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GOP eager for Trump intervention in contested Senate primaries
Republicans are counting on Trump to reprise the role he played in West Virginia. It's a notable reversal for senators, some of whom feuded with Trump.
 
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Lawyers for Michael Cohen accuse Stormy Daniels attorney of distributing false information
In a filing Wednesday evening, Cohen's lawyers asked a federal judge to deny Michael Avenatti's request to participate in litigation about a federal criminal investigation.
 
'I'm crushing it': How Michael Cohen, touting his access to President Trump, convinced companies to pay millions
Cohen simultaneously represented Trump and worked for clients who needed connection to the president. At least two of the companies have been contacted by the special counsel.
 
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McCain urges Senate to reject Trump's CIA nominee, Gina Haspel
"Ms. Haspel's role in overseeing the use of torture by Americans is disturbing. Her refusal to acknowledge torture's immorality is disqualifying," McCain says.
 
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Russia-linked company that hired Michael Cohen registered alt-right websites during election
Columbus Nova is listed as the registrant behind a handful of domains aimed at the white nationalist alt-right movement, but the company says an employee registered the sites on his own.
 
The Fix • Analysis
'Roseanne' acknowledges an issue many Trump supporters deny: Islamophobia
Despite frequent protests from many white working-class Trump supporters that racism and discrimination weren't reasons they supported Trump, several studies say otherwise.
 
Analysis
A poll shows Republicans pulling even in congressional races. That's not the whole story.
Enthusiasm, partisanship and poll averages are all complicating factors.
 
 
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'It's vile': Chelsea Clinton rips tweet by former top aide to Hillary Clinton
Democrats must determine whether the low road leads to victory over Trump.
 
Can Trump's efforts at foreign policy breakthroughs erase damage of scandals at home?
Brash moves on Iran, China and North Korea could give Trump a chance to change the way voters evaluate his presidency.
 
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Boy Scouts lobby in states to stem the flow of child abuse lawsuits
Efforts focus on proposed 'lookback' provisions that would allow accusers to bring older cases against the organization.
 
 
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