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In Michigan鈥檚 Macomb County, uncertainty over 鈥楤idenomics鈥�A visit to a swing county reveals an economic quandary: Despite strong job growth, voters have persistent concerns about inflation and housing costs.
Trump-less debate underscores GOP divisions on key issuesDonald Trump remains the likely Republican nominee, even as crosscurrents on foreign policy, abortion bans, and Social Security are widening.
First LookDemocrats split on Israel, poll shows. Can Biden walk tightrope?Forty-six percent of Democratic voters disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war, according to an AP-NORC poll. It is unclear how the president will bridge the divisions聽in his party as the 2024 elections near.
Abortion boosts Democrats at the polls 鈥� again. Will it help Biden?Abortion propelled Democrats to victory Tuesday even in red states like Ohio and Kentucky. But it may not put President Joe Biden over the top in 2024.
First LookVote to censure Rep. Tlaib reflects growing pattern in HouseLate on Nov. 7, the House finally voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan over her anti-Israeli government rhetoric after multiple failed attempts. Ms. Tlaib is the 26th person to ever be censured by the chamber, and the second of 2023.
First LookHe was wrongfully imprisoned. Now, he might win a NYC Council seat.Yusef Salaam is poised to win a seat on the New York City Council, decades after being wrongly imprisoned. Elsewhere in New York, local elections could offer clues about how the city鈥檚 suburbs could vote in next year鈥檚 congressional elections.
In fraud trial, Trump brings his campaign to the courtroomOn Monday, Donald Trump testified in his civil fraud trial in New York. As on the campaign trail, he portrayed himself as a victim, the prosecutor as a political hack, and the judge as biased.
First LookWhy Biden plans to veto GOP $14.5 billion in military aid for IsraelA multi-billion dollar aid package was approved by the House on Nov 2, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza. President Joe Biden says he will veto the bill. As Rep. Mike Johnson鈥檚 first test as House speaker, the next steps remain uncertain.
Rashida Tlaib pushes for cease-fire in Gaza 鈥� and faces blowbackRashida Tlaib leads a vocal minority in Congress opposed to President Biden鈥檚 handling of the Israel-Hamas war. A GOP effort to censure her failed.
First LookArab Americans sour on Biden amid Gaza crisis, poll showsArab Americans, who traditionally vote Democratic, are turning their backs on President Joe Biden over his support of Israel in its war against Gaza 鈥� bringing the president鈥檚 reelection prospects in crucial battleground states into question.
Is Speaker Mike Johnson 鈥榝ull MAGA鈥�? Not necessarily.President Trump has dubbed the new speaker 鈥淢AGA Mike.鈥澛燘ut the narrative around Mike Johnson may not be so simple. He reflects trends within the Republican Party that聽preceded Mr. Trump鈥檚 rise.
First LookRep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge to Joe BidenA three-term Minnesota congressman has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden. Dean Phillips, who for months urged聽other top Democrats to run,聽says he's hoping to prevent a possible loss to Donald Trump next year.
House speaker ordeal: How will it play in swing districts?After three weeks and four nominees, U.S. House Republicans finally elected a speaker on Wednesday. Voters in swing districts like one in Virginia were chagrined by the ordeal. But will that matter come election time?
Trump鈥檚 lawyers plead guilty. What does that mean for Georgia case?Three of Donald Trump鈥檚 lawyers pleaded guilty in Georgia. The significance depends on the power of their testimony and whether other defendants cooperate.
How Mike Johnson went from 鈥榳ho?鈥� to House speakerAfter a historic impasse, House Republicans Wednesday selected a new speaker, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. He is inexperienced in leadership and faces divisive and difficult issues 鈥� but he has the unanimous backing of his GOP colleagues.
Speaker fight: GOP has weaponized chaos 鈥� against itselfTwo weeks have passed with House Republicans unable to elect a speaker, amid signs of rancor within their conference. Has an ethos of brinkmanship gone too far?
Iran, tormentor of US presidents, tests Joe BidenFrom the 1979 hostage crisis to support for Islamic militants, Iran has afflicted U.S. presidents. Now it鈥檚 testing President Joe Biden in the Israel-Hamas war, as well as in Ukraine.聽
First LookBiden wants $105 billion for wars, humanitarian aid. Can he get it?Congressional chaos and opposition will be a hurdle for President Joe Biden as he pushes for $105 billion in funding for Israel, Ukraine, border security, humanitarian assistance, and countering China.聽
First LookTrump lawyer pleads guilty in 2020 election case. What about others?In a 鈥渟ignificant win鈥� for the district attorney prosecuting Donald Trump鈥檚 fraudulent聽election claims, lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty to six misdemeanors. She will serve probation, pay a fine, and must write an apology letter to Georgians.
Speaker election falters. Should an interim post become Plan B?The fact that discussion has turned to the idea of an interim speaker of the House speaks to the remarkable place this Congress now finds itself in 鈥� with no real precedent and no clear guidelines.
