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MoveOn Statement on Looming Shutdown Fight

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WASHINGTON – In response to President Trump cancelling plans to meet with congressional Democrats to negotiate in good faith to prevent a government shutdown, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “Donald Trump and Republicans are using the government’s power to play political games, hoard power, silence enemies, and reward billionaires. They are not serious about negotiating with Democrats, and they never were. The American people cannot trust Trump and Republicans.  “Republicans want to shut the government down because they’d rather make billionaires richer than lower…

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With a possible government shutdown looming, contractors are looking for guidance

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 Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Okay, so Congress is back, but limited number of work days before the end of the FY. So with the threat of government shutdown or continuing resolution, what are you advising to your stakeholders? Stephanie Kostro So, I love that you’re bringing this up so early in September, Terry, because the end of September will get here before you know it. And as you pointed out, days in which both the House and the Senate are in session, where they can actually get things out…

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ROUNDUP: Third-Party Threat Looming Large, Despite RFK Jr.’s “Suspension”

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West’s Anti-vax, Stein’s Anti-climate Views In the Spotlight … And RFK Jr. Is Still on the Ballot in Three Battleground States WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Democrats continue to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz after last month’s strong and joyful showing at the Democratic National Convention, it is becoming clearer than ever that the third-party threat is still looming large over the 2024 presidential race.  With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fully debasing himself to please Donald Trump, Cornel West’s campaign is seizing on the moment to…

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Trump’s looming trade war gives Democrats an opening in farm country – Reuters

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Reuters Trump's looming trade war gives Democrats an opening in farm countryReutersThe trans-Pacific quarrel strikes at the heart of Trump's rural support in farm states, which host some of this year's toughest Senate races in North Dakota, Missouri and Indiana, and competitive House races in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Minnesota …and more » us democrats – Google News

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