Sep 21 House Democrats reach deal on policing bills ahead of midterms By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press A deal has been struck by the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic caucus to bring a long-awaited policing bill to the House floor just weeks before the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 21 Ohio GOP House candidate misrepresented Air Force military service By Brian Slodysko, James Laporta, Associated Press Republican J.R. Majewski has campaigned in Ohio by presenting himself as an Air Force combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Military records and an Air Force accounting of his service tell a different story. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: President Biden delivers remarks on DISCLOSE Act, an election transparency bill By Associated Press Declaring that "dark money erodes public trust," Biden called on Congress to support an election transparency bill that would require Super PACS and other groups spending money in elections to disclose donors who give at least $10,000 during an election… Continue reading
Sep 16 Most Americans say they cut back on recent spending as prices rose By Hannah Grabenstein Among U.S. adults, 45 percent say their finances haven’t really changed, and another 18 percent said their situation actually improved compared to last year. But 37 percent said they have taken a hit. Continue reading
Sep 15 Senate Democrats push same-sex marriage vote until after election By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation follows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead senator championing the bill, predicting that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need… Continue reading
Sep 14 Right-wing bloc wins narrow majority in Swedish parliament By Jan M. Olsen, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press It was a major political shift in the Scandinavian country that had a decades-long history of welcoming refugees, but is grappling with a crime wave linked with immigration. Continue reading
Sep 14 Bolduc wins New Hampshire’s GOP Senate primary By Will Weissert, Holly Ramer, Associated Press Some in retired Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc's own party question whether he can broaden his appeal beyond the GOP base in November enough to beat Sen. Maggie Hassan in a race that could help determine Senate control. Continue reading
Sep 13 Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee narrowly wins Democratic primary By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee eked out a victory in his Democratic primary on Tuesday, beating back strong challenges from a pair of opponents as he seeks his first full term in office. Continue reading
Sep 13 Ashley Kalus wins GOP primary for Rhode Island governor By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press A businessperson seeking office for the first time, Ashley Kalus, has won the Republican primary for Rhode Island governor, defeating a rival who has served time in state prison. Continue reading
Sep 13 2022 Rhode Island Primary Election Results By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press With about half of the vote counted, McKee and former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes were essentially tied, with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea a few percentage points behind. Continue reading