Democratic Senate candidate and congressman Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D-Texas) said Thursday that he called Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The … Continue reading "O'Rourke: I called Cruz 'lyin' Ted' because of his continued 'dishonest' attacks"

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s torrid campaign schedule before the midterm elections has been packed with mega events at huge arenas where thousands … Continue reading "Trump trip to rural Wisconsin highlights GOP’s turnout concern"

Just ahead of a series of votes on a “compromise” border deal in the U.S. Senate and House on Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced that President Donald Trump plans to sign the legislation to avert another government shutdown but will also declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along … Continue reading "'Constitutionally Illegitimate': McConnell Confirms Trump Will Declare National Emergency to Build Wall"

Peace activists with the group CODEPINK arrived at the home of National Security Advisor John Bolton early Tuesday morning to deliver a symbolic indictment for his participation in war crimes against the people of Venezuela, Palestine, Iran, and Iraq. A notorious neoconservative, Bolton held various positions under former Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and … Continue reading "'Take John Bolton to The Hague!': Peace Activists Protest Outside National Security Advisor's Home"

Environmental and public health advocates on Thursday sharply condemned Senate Republicans for a “shameful” vote confirming ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Instead of handing him a promotion, the Senate should investigate Wheeler’s ties to the fossil fuel industry and halt his dangerous and destructive policies.”—Ariel Moger, Friends of … Continue reading "GOP Slammed for 'Shameful' Vote as Ex-Coal Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler Confirmed as EPA Chief"

The youth activists leading the Sunrise Movement are expanding the scope of a planned nationwide tour into a wider initiative to ensure the Green New Deal is a major focus of the 2020 election. The Road to a Green New Deal tour will now include more than 100 town hall meetings in cities and towns … Continue reading "Green New Deal Tour Aims to Make 2020 a National Referendum on Visionary Energy and Economic Transformation"

A newly-leaked audio recording reveals that oil and gas executives in a private meeting were “giddy” with laughter in the summer of 2017 as they rejoiced over the “unprecedented access” they were being given to the highest levels of the Trump administration, boasting about their ability to have closed-door meetings with top officials and the … Continue reading "Leaked Audio Exposes Oil & Gas Execs Laughing With Joy Over Cozy Access to Trump Officials"