Joe Lieberman, former Connecticut senator, 2000 vice presidential nominee, dead at 82
Joe Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who became the first Jewish American to be nominated on a major party’s ticket, died Wednesday afternoon.
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Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and 2000 vice presidential pick, dies at 82
Former Senator Joe Lieberman on “The Takeout” Former Senator Joe Lieberman on “The Takeout” — 1/29/2021 46:35 Washington — Joe Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for vice president in 2000, died Wednesday in New York City. He was 82. Lieberman, who served in the upper chamber from 1989
Evers signs new laws designed to bolster safety of judges, combat human trafficking
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Wednesday bipartisan bills designed to combat human trafficking and better protect judges; the bills were introduced after a retired WI judge was killed.
State Dept. reacts to staffer’s public resignation over Israel offensive in Gaza
The State Department responded Wednesday to questions surrounding the resignation of Annelle Sheline, a staffer who publicly left out of moral opposition to U.S. inaction regarding Israeli offensives in Gaza.
Former California Controller Betty Yee joins crowded 2026 race to replace Newsom
Former California Controller Betty Yee, a Democrat, announced Wednesday her bid for the state's governorship in 2026, joining a crowded, diverse field of candidates.
New Jersey Democrat facing pressure to resign after mocking Easter online with drag, abortion references
Glen Rock, New Jersey, Councilwoman Paula Gilligan is facing calls to resign after she shared a post on social media mocking Easter with references to abortion and drag.
Biden team seeks to pin ‘basement’ campaign reputation on Trump
President Biden is trying to paint himself as the most present candidate on the campaign trail and shift the "basement" campaign reputation to his opponent, former President Donald Trump.