POLITICS

Susheela Jayapal Claims ‘Outside Money’ is Targeting Her Campaign in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District

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Progressive candidate Susheela Jayapal claims that ‘MAGA Republicans’ are using money, partly provided by AIPAC, to keep her out of Congress. As Portland Democrats choose a candidate to replace 14-term incumbent Earl Blumenauer in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District, outside money is pouring in. With Democrats outnumbering Republicans three to one, the primary race will essentially

Blinken Holds Talks With Zelenskyy During Surprise Visit to Ukraine

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit comes after Congress approved a long-awaited $61 billion aid package for Ukraine in April. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Tuesday and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss “security arrangements,” according to the U.S. State Department. His visit comes after Congress

Trump Promises Action Against Offshore Wind Power Projects on ‘Day One’ of Presidency

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The GOP candidate suggested he could block the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project that’s set to feature 157 turbines. Former President Donald Trump vowed to take regulatory actions against offshore wind power projects once back in office, pointing out that the technology was expensive as well as detrimental to surrounding wildlife. Offshore wind power projects

Ohio Orders Purge of Ineligible Voters From State Voter Rolls After Finding 137 ‘Non-Citizens’ Registered to Vote

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‘The legislature has explicitly tasked me with ensuring that only eligible citizens can register and vote,’ Ohio’s secretary of state said. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has ordered an expanded effort to purge the state’s voter rolls of ineligible voters after an investigation by his office found 137 voter registrations assigned to individuals who