Tag #Partisan Politics

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NY Democrats Delay Special Election for Stefanik's House Seat

New York Democrats are attempting to delay the special election for Rep. Elise Stefanik's House seat until June, potentially impacting the Republican majority in Congress and President Trump's agenda, according to Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater, who claims this is a partisan power play.

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House Speaker Links Wildfire Aid to California Voter ID

House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested conditioning California's wildfire aid on the state implementing voter ID laws, citing concerns about election security following close Republican losses in the state despite no reported irregularities; this proposal has faced criticism from Democrats.

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Republicans Consider Conditional Disaster Aid for Wildfire-Ravaged Los Angeles

Top Republicans in the U.S. Congress are considering imposing conditions on disaster aid to Los Angeles after wildfires, citing mismanagement by state and local officials; House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that at least 24 people died in six simultaneous blazes, and that the aid may be tied to raisi...

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North Carolina Governor, Governor-Elect Sue Over GOP Election Law

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a GOP law that shifts the appointment power of the North Carolina State Board of Elections from the governor to the state auditor, arguing it violates the separation of powers and will create distr...

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Senate Republicans Block NLRB Confirmation, Shifting Power Balance

The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren to a second term at the National Labor Relations Board by a vote of 49-50, due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema; this will allow the incoming Trump administration to nominate a replacement, altering the agency's agenda and impacting future labo...

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Biden to Veto "JUDGES Act" Amidst Partisan Dispute Over Judicial Appointments

President Biden will veto the "JUDGES Act of 2024," which would create 63 new federal judgeships, citing concerns that the bill's timing and allocation of judgeships are politically motivated, despite the bill's intent to alleviate court backlogs and unanimously passing the Senate in August.

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Hagedorn Recusal Shifts Wisconsin Supreme Court Balance in Act 10 Case

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn recused himself from a case challenging Act 10, a 2011 law restricting public sector collective bargaining, due to his prior involvement in drafting and defending the law; this leaves a 4-2 liberal majority on the court, potentially impacting the outcom...

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Trump's Tariff Plans Face Public Opposition Amidst Price Hike Fears

Donald Trump's October 2024 interview revealed his fondness for tariffs, but polls show Americans are divided on the issue, with concerns about price hikes and partisan differences influencing support, despite long-standing support for protecting American jobs and addressing unfair trade practices, ...

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Senate Democrats Accused of Delaying Trump's Energy Nominee Confirmations

Sen. Mike Lee accuses Senate Democrats of delaying confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's energy nominees, Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, citing a breach of protocol, while Democrats claim required documents are missing, highlighting partisan gridlock impacting the incoming administration.

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Federal Judge Reverses Retirement, Blocking Trump Nomination

Judge James Wynn, a Fourth Circuit Court Judge appointed by President Obama, reversed his retirement decision, preventing President-elect Trump from nominating a replacement, and angering Senate Republicans who called his decision brazenly partisan.

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House Passes Bill to Expand Federal Judgeships, Facing Presidential Veto

The House passed a bill to add 66 federal judgeships, a bipartisan measure delayed until after the presidential election, despite concerns about case backlogs and the president's likely veto.

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Trump Urges Republicans to Block Biden's Judicial Nominees

President-elect Trump urges Republicans to block President Biden's judicial nominees, leading to a partisan battle in the Senate over court appointments.

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