In a political test of loyalty to Trump, the 2022 Missouri Senate GOP primary is heating up with the state’s attorney general, former governor, local celebrity and even two sitting members of Congress vying for a seat guaranteed for the GOP since 1987.
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California GOP state lawmaker says he’ll take on Newsom
A little-known Republican legislator from rural, northern California announced an improbable campaign Tuesday to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
DOJ may allow safe injection sites for heroin use
A year after winning a major court battle against the opening of so-called safe injection sites — safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics with protections against fatal overdoses — the Justice Department is signaling it might be open …
Missouri gun law: state Supreme Court to hear arguments against new law
Missouri Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments on the new state gun law on Monday
Whitmer sends $3.5M in contributions above normal limit to Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign reported Monday that it raised an additional $2.5 million over two months but that it also transferred out $3.8 million it cannot spend because Republicans’ longshot recall efforts failed.
White House goes to extraordinary lengths to protect Biden from COVID
When President Joe Biden met with U.S. governors at the White House on Monday, he was the only one given a glass of water — lest anyone else remove their mask to take a drink
Wayne Stenehjem, North Dakota’s longest-serving AG, dead at 68
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, a former legislator and the state’s longest-serving attorney general, died at age 68, his office announced Friday, just hours after he was taken to a hospital.
Nearly 100 GOP lawmakers send letter demanding FDA provide answers on prenatal screening
A group of lawmakers is requesting additional information from the FDA amid concerns about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
Man arrested in Texas for allegedly plotting to kill election workers
The U.S. Justice Department said Friday that a Texas man has been arrested on charges of posting threatening messages on Craigslist about killing government officials in Georgia following the 2020 election.
Biden admin announces changes to attract international STEM students
The Biden administration on Friday announced policy changes to attract international students specializing in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) — part of the broader effort to make the U.S. economy more competitive.