Nebraska State Senator Switching From Democrat to Republican

‘Being a Christian member of the Roman Catholic Church and Pro-Life is more important to me than being a registered Democrat.’ Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell has announced that he’s switching party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing his Christian faith and views on abortion. Mr. McDonnell made the announcement in an April 3 statement

New Cook Political Report Rating Shows GOP Gains in Nevada Senate Race

The nonpartisan political analytics group shifted Nevada’s Senate race to a toss-up, representing a shift in Republicans’ favor. The Cook Political Report has updated Nevada’s Senate race in Republicans’ favor. On April 3, the political analytics organization, which rates political races on their likely outcome, shifted Nevada from “lean Democrat” to “toss-up.” The Nevada Senate

Republicans Praise Wisconsin’s New Anti-‘Zuckerbucks’ Measures

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin remains silent on the amendments, which they oppose. The Republican National Committee (RNC) praised the passage of two proposals that restrict outside money and non-election officials from elections in Wisconsin. “This win emphasizes that Americans support basic election integrity safeguards in battleground states like Wisconsin and around the country,” said

Jan. 6 Defendant Who Called for ‘Nuclear Option’ After Electoral Vote Count Gets 7 Years in Prison

Taylor James Johnatakis is one of the more than 1,350 people who have been charged with various crimes in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. A Washington state man was sentenced to over seven years in prison on Wednesday after a judge said he played a leadership role in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach

Questions Remain About Whether Schumer Will Follow Senate Rules for Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

High drama could ensue after 11 House managers inform the upper chamber of two counts against the Homeland Security chief. Senate rules governing impeachment trials specify the day and time such a procedure is to begin, but intense speculation continues behind the scenes about what Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) may do after April 10.

Questions Remain About How Schumer Will Handle Mayorkas Impeachment

High drama could ensue after 11 House managers inform the upper chamber of two counts against the Homeland Security chief. Senate rules governing impeachment trials specify the day and time that such a procedure is to begin, but intense speculation continues behind the scenes about what Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) may do after April

White House Has ‘No Plans’ to Investigate Israeli Strike That Killed American

The Biden administration does not have any plans to investigate an Israeli strike in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers including an American citizen, the White House has said. The White House does not intend to independently investigate or verify Israel’s inquiry into its operations, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. “I’m not prepared