Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellCongress had a good couple of weeks — now let's keep it going McCarthy: 'The Mueller investigation has got to stop' McConnell: Mueller 'ought to wrap it up' MORE (R-Ky.) is signaling to colleagues that he will loosen his grip on floor debate to quell mounting frustration within the Senate GOP over the paltry number of votes he has allowed on amendments. Sen. Bob CorkerRobert (Bob) Phillips CorkerSanford: GOP lawmakers 'running for cover' over fear of Trump tweets Trump’s trusted diplomat faces daunting task with North Korea George Will says Trump doesn’t inspire ‘cult’ in GOP: ‘This is fear’ MORE (R-Tenn.) accused McConnell and Senate Republican Whip John CornynJohn CornynMcConnell: Mueller 'ought to wrap it up' Senate rejects effort to boost Congress's national security oversight Graham jokes about Corker: GOP would have to be organized to be a cult MORE … [Read more...] about Amendments fuel resentments within Senate GOP
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Ogden lawyer, S. Ogden veterans advocate vie in GOP primary for Utah House post
OGDEN — As a family law attorney, Lorraine Brown regularly comes into contact with people struggling to make ends meet, to find affordable housing, to secure a job that pays a living wage. “I see these problems day in, day out,” she said. It got to the point where she wanted to do more, feeling powerless to help, which spurred her bid for the District 10 seat in the Utah House. Terry Schow, former executive director of the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs, has long served military veterans and others. With a passion for community service and, thanks to his government and community experience, the wherewithal to make change, he too launched a bid for the District 10 seat. “I think I have some skills. I think I have some background,” he said. The two Republicans, busy on the campaign trail, face off in the June 26 primary for the District 10 seat, with the winner to go against Democrat LaWanna “Lou” Shurtliff in the Nov. … [Read more...] about Ogden lawyer, S. Ogden veterans advocate vie in GOP primary for Utah House post
Trump’s family separations bedevil GOP as public outrage grows
Jennifer Epstein, Bloomberg Published 3:58 am, Monday, June 18, 2018 Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Sergio Flores Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, center rear, accompanies a young girl to deliver toys and letters to children inside a U.S. Border Patrol processing center in McAllen, Texas. Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, center rear, accompanies a young girl to deliver toys and letters to children inside a U.S. Border Patrol processing center in McAllen, Texas. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Sergio Flores Trump's family separations bedevil GOP as public outrage grows 1 / 1 Back to Gallery President Donald Trump's policy of separating immigrant children from parents who illegally cross the Mexican border threatens to balloon into an election-year headache for Republicans, as … [Read more...] about Trump’s family separations bedevil GOP as public outrage grows
Billionaire Kochs won’t back GOP nominee for Virginia Senate
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Billionaire group won’t back GOP nom in Virginia Senate race
Updated 3:11 am, Monday, June 18, 2018 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A tea party group backed by billionaire conservatives plans to sit out the U.S. Senate race in Virginia. News outlets report that Americans for Prosperity will not support Republican nominee Corey Stewart as he tries to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine. Americans for Prosperity has been supported by conservative industrialists Charles and David Koch. The group spent heavily to help Stewart's opponent in the GOP primary earlier this year and was a major spender in last year's election for governor. Stewart is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump who has often targeted fellow Republicans. … [Read more...] about Billionaire group won’t back GOP nom in Virginia Senate race