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Trump's Beloved Rust Belt States Look Grim For Republican Governors
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:56:49 -0400
Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania are nowhere near as promising for Republicans as they seemed in 2016.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/trump-midwest-governor-elections-ohio-pennsylvania
Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke’s Likely Final Senate Debate Got Heated
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:43:17 -0400
“Well, it’s clear Congressman O’Rourke’s pollsters told him to come out on the attack,” Cruz said.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ryancbrooks/ted-cruz-beto-orourke-senate-debate-honesty
Dennis Hof, A Pimp And Trump-Inspired Politician, Has Died. This Is How His Campaign Embodied Politics In 2018.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:43:47 -0400
Hof, 72, was following a path into Republican politics that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago.
The Politician Accused Of Liking Bigfoot Erotica Apparently Liked A Number Of Offensive Facebook Pages
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:44:07 -0400
"Denver does not remember liking some of these pages or being a part of these groups," a spokesperson told BuzzFeed News about the Republican candidate's current and former "likes" of racist, sexist, and trollish Facebook groups.
Suburban Women Are Fed Up With The Republican Party And Could Drive A Blue Wave
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:33:07 -0400
If there's a Democratic sweep in November, politically moderate suburban women will be a big reason why. "Now I’m Democratic," said one Michigan woman. "I’ve never been before."
Here's Why The US Has Been Cozying Up To Authoritarians In Eastern Europe
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:43:07 -0400
From meetings with Hungarians to considering a Balkan border change, Wess Mitchell is credited with shifting policy to counter Moscow. Is it working?
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilytamkin/russia-hungary-trump-policy-wess-mitchell
Washington Democrats Think Michael Avenatti Is A Nuisance. He Thinks They’re Out To Get Him.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:13:35 -0400
The media-friendly lawyer inserted himself into the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation — and he’s tired of getting any blame.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stevenperlberg/michael-avenatti-brett-kavanaugh-2020-president
A Federal Judge Has Dismissed Stormy Daniels' Defamation Lawsuit Against Donald Trump
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:07:25 -0400
Daniels also must pay Trump's "reasonable attorney's fees," should he ask that she do so, the court ruled.
President Trump Just Questioned Human-Made Climate Change In A TV Interview. Scientists Are Disturbed And Disappointed.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:48:33 -0400
Climate scientists called Trump’s climate comments “disturbing,” “nonsense,” “disappointing,” and “sad.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zahrahirji/trump-denies-climate-change-60-minutes
For The Families Of A Border Patrol Agent's Alleged Victims, The Pain Doesn't Stop
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:35:26 -0400
"The one thing all the articles mention is the victims were prostitutes. As if that makes her less of a victim."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/adolfoflores/border-patrol-murders-laredo-families
A Former Senate Intelligence Staffer Has Pleaded Guilty To Lying To The FBI About His Contact With Reporters
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:25:30 -0400
Trumpism Isn't Working In Two States Trump Won
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:25:34 -0400
The Pennsylvania and Ohio Senate races look to be out of reach for Republicans, no matter how much Trump tries to motivate voters in the states he won in 2016.
14 Close-Call Elections That Prove Voting Actually Matters
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:08:10 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanamohamed/election-came-down-to-just-one-vote
Donald Trump Will Dominate The Democratic Primary. Elizabeth Warren Just Showed Him How.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:30:29 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/bensmith/donald-trump-elizabeth-warren-2020-campaign
The Next Generation Of Democratic Leaders Wants To Move Up, But The Baby Boomers Are In The Way
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:25:29 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lissandravilla/young-house-democrats-leadership-struggle
Manhattan Republicans Are Defending Their Invitation To A Violent Far-Right Group
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:08:10 -0400
Friday's speech by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes was “a bit edgy,” the club conceded, while a past president mourned the decline of an “Upper East Side genteel club.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhiprakash/ew-york-gop-defends-proud-boys
The First Openly Transgender Nominee For Governor Says Democrats “Should Use Identity Politics”
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:59:07 -0400
“With what’s happening today, we all have to fight harder for what’s right and what is just — and you can call that identity politics, you can call it anything you want, but it’s the right thing to do," Christine Hallquist told BuzzFeed News' Profile.
Michael Wang Didn’t Get Into Harvard. He Thinks It’s Because He’s Asian.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:25:21 -0400
A new generation of Chinese Americans is teaming up with a white conservative activist to end affirmative action. If their lawsuit against Harvard goes forward, they could get their wish.
As Hurricane Michael Roared In, Some Expensive Air Force Jets Had To Be Left Behind
Sat, 13 Oct 2018 01:28:04 -0400
“All of those hangars are damaged. We anticipate the aircraft parked inside may be damaged as well."
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/verabergengruen/hurricane-michael-devastation-tyndall-air-force
Using Project Veritas As A Source Is Still Causing Headaches For Federal Prosecutors In Washington
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:51:27 -0400
Prosecutors argue they didn’t intentionally mislead a judge and defense lawyers in withholding dozens of videos secretly recorded by Project Veritas during Inauguration Day protest-planning meetings.
Our Special Relationship With Saudi Arabia Needs To End
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 06:25:23 -0400
Here's a foreign policy fight progressives should embrace. It’s realistic, popular, and morally correct.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/evanhill/end-special-relationship-with-saudi-arabia-khashoggi
Lawmakers Are Asking For A Copy Of A Memo That DHS Secretary Nielsen Used To Justify Family Separations
Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:25:29 -0400
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has repeatedly denied that the administration had a policy to separate families at the border.
Voting Rights Is Now The Central Fight In Georgia’s Governor Race. Stacey Abrams Is Ready.
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:14:20 -0400
Inside The Covert Group Of Lawyers Working To Fight The “Chilling Effect” Of Trump’s Abortion Policy
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:17:36 -0400
The group has been working under the radar for nearly two years to include and implement exceptions to what they refer to as Trump’s “global gag rule.”
Stacey Abrams And Andrew Gillum Are Showing Democrats How To Win Back Young Black Voters
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:40:00 -0400
Liberal groups are pouring money into learning how to turn out young people of color, and what they’re finding looks a lot like the Democrats running in Georgia and Florida.
John Kelly Called Elizabeth Warren An "Impolite Arrogant Woman" In An Email
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:25:32 -0400
“blah blah blah,” Kelly, then serving as the secretary of homeland security, wrote.
Trump’s Latest Group Of Judicial Nominees Is A Jab At Dianne Feinstein And Kamala Harris
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:57:51 -0400
The White House rebuffed recommendations from the California Democrats for nominees for the 9th Circuit.
The Bitter Rivalry Between Turkey And Saudi Arabia Is Muddying What US Officials Think They Know About The Saudi Journalist's Disappearance
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 23:27:18 -0400
Turkey and Saudi Arabia each have a stake in undermining the other, complicating Washington's search for answers.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mikegiglio/us-response-khashoggi-turkey-saudi-consulate
Washington State's Death Penalty Is Unconstitutional, The State's Supreme Court Rules
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:31:37 -0400
Those inmates on death row now will have their sentences converted to life imprisonment, the state's justices ruled.
What If Democrats Lose The Senate Because Of New Jersey? Progressives Are Trying To Make Sure That Doesn't Happen.
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:55:15 -0400
The charges against Bob Menendez were dropped after a mistrial, but they're still clouding a surprisingly competitive Senate race.
Donald Trump, Hoping To Rile Up His Voters, Is Keeping The Focus On Brett Kavanaugh
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:37:29 -0400
The president is leading off campaign rallies this week with digs at Democrats over their treatment of the new Supreme Court justice, who was accused of sexual assault.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tariniparti/donald-trump-brett-kavanaugh-midterm-elections
The Ethics Complaints Against Justice Brett Kavanaugh Haven't Gone Away
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:25:21 -0400
Ethics experts speculated any complaints would be dismissed after Kavanaugh was confirmed to the US Supreme Court, but for now they're just being transferred to another judicial circuit.
In An Immigration Case, Supreme Court Justices Raise Questions About The Government’s Authority
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:21:39 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisgeidner/supreme-court-dhs-immigrant-detention
Childhood Hunger And Poverty Statistics Are Under Threat From The Trump Administration, Experts Warn
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:43:10 -0400
“There is not anyone else who does the kind of work done by these experts,” said a former USDA statistics chief.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/danvergano/usda-hunger-statistics-relocated
Opinion: It's Time To Go To War With The Supreme Court. Here's How.
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:25:36 -0400
The time has come for the left to constrain the court and limit the power of its right-wing majority.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/seanmcelwee/time-for-left-to-go-to-war-with-the-supreme-court
Palestinians Are Trying To Turn Trump’s Love Of Israel Into Real Influence In Washington
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:56:30 -0400
The lack of money, leadership, and cohesive messaging are making it much harder to increase support in the US, even as Trump’s polarizing policies are creating new alliances for Palestinians.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/miriamberger/palestinians-lobby-washington-israel-trump-era
Taylor Swift's Endorsement Of Democrats Has Relieved Fans — And Infuriated Others
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:45:54 -0400
“I had been waiting for her to post something like that for a long time,” said one so-called Swiftie.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/remysmidt/taylor-swift-fans-endorse-conspiracy-far-right-nazi
Progressives In Congress Are Creating A New Institution To Try To Steer Policy Into 2020
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:05:52 -0400
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Center is intended as infrastructure to unite the new progressives expected in Congress and set policy for the 2020 campaign.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alexislevinson/congressional-progressive-caucus-center-2020
What’s Next For Nikki Haley? Some Hope A Presidential Campaign, Even If She’s Ruling It Out.
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:35:43 -0400
“Nikki Haley is one of the most talented political leaders of this generation. It’s hard to imagine her leaving the stage. I hope she doesn’t,” said Matt Moore, a former chair of the South Carolina Republican Party.
Nikki Haley Is Leaving Her Job As Ambassador To The United Nations
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:59:16 -0400
The UN ambassador and former South Carolina governor has diverged from the president on some foreign policy issues.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/mattberman/nikki-haley-united-nations-ambassador-leave-trump
The US Military Is Now Recruiting Soldiers To Fight In A War That Started Before They Were Born
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:32:57 -0400
“Most Americans are only vaguely aware that we’re still fighting overseas, and the reason for that is that they don’t have any skin in the game.”
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/verabergengruen/afghanistan-recruit-war-endless-911-sept-11
Kanye West Is Headed To The White House To Have Lunch With Donald Trump
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:27:20 -0400
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/maryanngeorgantopoulos/kanye-west-white-house-trump
Chief Justice John Roberts Now Gets To Decide What To Do With His Supreme Court
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 14:20:39 -0400
Roberts, already playing a pivotal role as the chief justice, is now likely to be the center vote on the court as well.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisgeidner/chief-justice-john-roberts-supreme-court-kavanaugh
Trump Didn’t Just Get A New Supreme Court Justice — He’ll Get Another DC Circuit Judge, Too
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:41:10 -0400
Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation opens up a new seat on the powerful federal appeals court in Washington, which has long been a springboard to the US Supreme Court.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/trump-supreme-court-kavanaugh-dc-circuit-judicial
An ICE Memo Lays Out The Differences Between Trump And Obama On Immigration Enforcement
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:55:08 -0400
Among the instructions: Attorneys were told they no longer had to check the inbox where immigration lawyers emailed requests for deportation relief.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/hamedaleaziz/trump-ice-attorneys-foia-memo-discretion
Can Mike Bloomberg Make America Boring Again?
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:44:00 -0400
Being dull could be the way to the presidency in 2020. And the former New York City mayor wouldn't be the only one to try.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/bensmith/mike-bloomberg-president-2020-campaign
Joe Crowley Says Millennials Kicked Him Out Of Congress
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:25:33 -0400
“It really was millennial votes — people that were not familiar with who I was,” Crowley told BuzzFeed News’ Profile.
It's Official: Brett Kavanaugh Is Now A Justice On The US Supreme Court
Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:32:22 -0400
Kavanaugh was confirmed Saturday in a historically tight vote, and has now been sworn in to replace retired justice Anthony Kennedy.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paulmcleod/brett-kavanaugh-senate-vote-confirmed-supreme-court
Merrick Garland Has Recused Himself From The Ethics Complaints Against Brett Kavanaugh
Sun, 07 Oct 2018 13:25:23 -0400
Multiple ethics complaints have been filed against Kavanaugh, including about his heated Senate testimony last week.
Link : https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/merrick-garland-has-recused-himself-from-the-ethics
