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Ukraine missile strike hits Russian navy HQ in Crimea

Two days earlier, Ukraine claimed it had recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms in the Black Sea that Russia seized in 2015. Russia had used the platforms for electronic warfare … more

The Associated Press (via San Bernardino Sun) | 9/22/23

California sues crisis pregnancy centers over ‘abortion pill reversal’ claims

(CALMATTERS) – In its continued battle to bulletproof the right to abortion, California is suing two major anti-abortion groups over claims made about the viability of “abortion pill … more

CALmatters Network (via The Sacramento Observer) | 9/22/23

Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribery charges

NEW YORK >> Sen. Bob Menendez was charged today with secretly aiding the authoritarian regime of Egypt and trying to thwart the criminal prosecution of a friend in exchange for gold bars and cash as … more

Associated Press (via Honolulu Star-Advertiser) | 9/22/23

Book bans surged across the US in 2023. Florida was the blueprint

The number of books banned in school districts across the U.S reached a peak this year, a new report says, with Florida leading the way in more ways than one. more

Shira Moolten (via Boston Herald - National News) | 9/22/23

Lawler: I didn't come to Congress to 'play stupid games'

Lawler said he still believes McCarthy is doing a “phenomenal job.” more

By Kierra Frazier (via Politico Magazine) | 9/22/23

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles: ‘I Expect the Government Will Be Shut Down for Maybe 5 Days’ as House Votes on 12 Separate Appropriations Bills

One of the key figures in the center of the budget debate – Tennessee’s own Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) – took a break from ongoing talks to join The Tennessee Star Report with Michael … more

Tennessee Star Staff (via Tennessee Star) | 9/22/23

Egypt, guns, money and power at center of Menendez indictment

Publicly a critic of Cairo, privately, prosecutors allege the senator used his influence to benefit Egypt. more

By Joe Gould and Eric Bazail-Eimil (via Politico Magazine) | 9/22/23

Why does Donald Trump attack the Ronald Reagan Library?

Despite its prominence and nationwide fame, the widely popular Reagan Library draws the ire of Donald Trump. more

Olga Grigoryants (via The Mercury News) | 9/22/23

Rep. Garbarino on the House Budget Negotiations and More

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R, NY2) talks about his work in Congress, including as a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, as the House Republicans grapple with passing a plan to … more

Via WNYC | 9/22/23

Rep. Garbarino; Explaining 'Carbon Bombs'; NYC Housing Overhaul Plan; Patti Smith

On today's show: U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R, NY2) talks about his work in Congress, including as a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, as the House Republicans grapple … more

Via WNYC | 9/22/23

Cooper says he'll let $30B NC budget become law after final approval from Senate

North Carolina's GOP-backed $30-billion budget cleared its final legislative hurdle Friday. more

Via WCNC | 9/22/23

Two-thirds of people do not trust Tories on environment, poll finds – UK politics live

Ipsos poll carried out after Rishi Sunak U-turn on net zero policies also evenly split on whether policy shift was correctIn response to the Labour plan to strengthen the Office for Budget … more

Nicola Slawson (now) ; Sammy Gecsoyler (earlier) (via Guardian) | 9/22/23

Kevin McCarthy plans to give Ukraine aid its own separate vote as he moves ahead on GOP spending bills.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy hopes to start moving a package of GOP spending bills Tuesday with one big change: stripping out Ukraine aid. Instead, McCarthy said he will give Ukraine aid its own … more

Via Politico Magazine | 9/22/23

Bob Menendez is no stranger to corruption scandals. His 50-year political career started with one.

The longtime senator started his career as a corruption fighter in Union City, New Jersey. more

By Matt Friedman (via Politico Magazine) | 9/22/23

Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges

Leila Fadel (via WNYC) | 9/22/23

Legislative candidates answer questions during Meet the Candidates event

Legislative candidates spoke with voters and answered questions at a Meet the Candidates event held in the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre Thursday night. more

Sian Wilkerson (via Daily Press) | 9/22/23

‘Climate insurance bubble’ could hurt Florida’s economy, study says

Florida already has deep property insurance problems. Rates are skyrocketing for tens of thousands of homeowners. Four private companies have abandoned the state this year, a dozen more have gone … more

Tribune News Service (via Orlando Sentinal) | 9/22/23

McCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice

(CNN) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent his House members home for the week without a clear plan to avoid a looming government shutdown after hardliners in the Republican conference once again … more

Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson, Melanie Zanona and CNN (via The Atlanta Voice) | 9/22/23

Sliwa attempts to disrupt Mayor Eric Adams’ fundraiser with Midtown protest

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican leader who is an outspoken critic of the mayor in terms of his handling of the immigration crisis, led a protest Thursday outside of a fundraising event for Mayor Eric … more

Dean Moses (via amNY) | 9/22/23

Analysis: Rupert Murdoch, a kingmaker in GOP politics, enriched himself as he poisoned America

(CNN) — Rupert Murdoch’s reign over the insidious right-wing media kingdom he forged into existence over a decades-long career is coming to a close. The 92-year-old right-wing media mogul, … more

Analysis by Oliver Darcy and CNN (via The Atlanta Voice) | 9/22/23