Today is the first edition of the Spangld Midterm Roundup. Breaking news events from Washington and around the world can often crowd out important developments in Senate, House, and governor’s races. The roundup gives you the …
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Somewhat surprisingly, three major bipartisan deals are working their way through Congress. Summary The Biden Administration’s two big legislative priorities – Build Back Better and “voting rights” – blew up on the tarmac. That does not …
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring after nearly 28 years on the bench. Summary Stephen Breyer, the oldest currently serving Supreme Court Justice, is retiring this spring at age 83. Bill Clinton appointed Breyer, the …
Media reports are blaming Joe Biden’s chief of staff Ron Klain for the Biden Administration’s missteps. Summary White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain is under attack in the press. Klain is getting blamed for the …
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear two cases challenging affirmative action policies in college admissions. Summary The Supreme Court accepted two cases Monday that challenge the “race-conscious” admissions policies common in many American colleges and …
The United States may deploy thousands of troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russian aggression. Summary The United States is considering sending thousands of troops to Eastern Europe in response to Russia’s threat to invade Ukraine. …