GOP panel looks to advance legislation making daylight saving permanent

Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are planning to move ahead with legislation that would make “springing forward” permanent across the U.S. Matthew VanHyfte, a spokesperson for the committee’s Republicans, told The Hill that the panel plans to notice on Wednesday evening a full markup of the bill that will “list the legislation that includes…

Jeffries, Black Caucus amplify calls for athletes to boycott SEC over Southern redistricting

Black Democrats on Capitol Hill are amplifying their calls for Black athletes to boycott state universities in the South, saying those schools have done nothing to fight the Republican gerrymandering that’s led to the elimination of minority districts. Led by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the lawmakers are joining the NAACP and other minority advocacy…

Live results: Pennsylvania House primaries

Pennsylvanians are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in a slew of House primary contests. Three GOP-held seats in the Keystone State are rated as “toss up” races by Cook Political Report this fall. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie of the 7th Congressional District, Rob Bresnahan of the 8th Congressional District and Scott Perry of…

Live results: Kentucky House primaries

Kentucky voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to select which House candidates will appear on the November ballot. Political observers are closely watching the ugly GOP primary in the 4th Congressional District where Rep. Thomas Massie (R) is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by President Trump. Incumbent Republican Reps. James Comer,…

Live results: Oregon House primaries

Voters in Oregon are heading to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on House primaries. All six incumbent lawmakers are seeking their party’s nods ahead of the November general election. Polls close at 8 p.m. PDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below. Original News Source – The Hill