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With a new election called in a disputed House race in North Carolina, Democrat Dan McReady confirmed he is in.
“I am running in the special election to represent the people of the 9th district,” he told supporters at a brewery in Waxhaw Friday, according to the Associated Press.
The state ordered a new election Thursday after investigating absentee ballot fraud by an operative working for Republican Mark Harris, who had led the race by a small margin.
The Trump administration issued a rule Friday banning groups that give referrals for abortions from receiving federal family planning funding.
The rule would cut groups like Planned Parenthood off from the $286 million family planning program known as Title X, the Washington Post reports.
The rules bar providers from making any abortion referrals or performing abortions at the same facilities where they provide Title X services like birth control, mammograms and cancer screenings, according to Politico.
It’s expected to be challenged in court.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said: “These new rules are dangerous and unnecessary, and will prevent millions of Americans from obtaining the care they need and deserve. New York will not stand by as this Administration puts New Yorkers’ health at risk for politics, and we will take legal action.”
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Friday that Donald Trump’s trade policies have “devastated” her state, Politico reports.
“South Dakota has been devastated by the trade wars that are going on,” she said.
Trump has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting China to put retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural products like soybeans and wheat.
Noem said the woes of the agricultural industry have hit “every main street business, everybody that has another entity out there that relies on a successful ag industry.”
With New York prosecutors preparing charges against Paul Manafort, they’ll face the question of whether the case violates constitutional protections against double jeopardy.With New York prosecutors preparing charges against Paul Manafort, they’ll face the question of whether the case violates constitutional protections against double jeopardy.
There’s a bill pending in the state legislature that would explicitly allow state prosecution of offenses if the target has been pardoned for those offenses on the federal level.There’s a bill pending in the state legislature that would explicitly allow state prosecution of offenses if the target has been pardoned for those offenses on the federal level.
“It’s imperative that New York clarify its double jeopardy law to ensure the State can pursue and deliver justice in these cases,” Senator Todd Kaminsky, the sponsor of the bill, said Friday.“It’s imperative that New York clarify its double jeopardy law to ensure the State can pursue and deliver justice in these cases,” Senator Todd Kaminsky, the sponsor of the bill, said Friday.
Senator Lindsey Graham says he expects “a handful” of Republicans in the Senate to vote with Democrats to block Donald Trump’s emergency declaration at the border.Senator Lindsey Graham says he expects “a handful” of Republicans in the Senate to vote with Democrats to block Donald Trump’s emergency declaration at the border.
The resolution was introduced Friday in the House, and would terminate the emergency Trump is using to get money to build a border wall without Congressional approval.The resolution was introduced Friday in the House, and would terminate the emergency Trump is using to get money to build a border wall without Congressional approval.
Graham, speaking on Fox News, said he was “100% with the president” on the issue.Graham, speaking on Fox News, said he was “100% with the president” on the issue.
“Trump sent troops to the border. Obama sent troops to the border. Bush sent troops to the border. What’s the difference of deploying forces to the border to secure is vs. having them build a barrier while they’re there?” the South Carolina Republican said. “I think he has all the power under statute and as commander in chief to send troops to the border to actually erect barriers.”“Trump sent troops to the border. Obama sent troops to the border. Bush sent troops to the border. What’s the difference of deploying forces to the border to secure is vs. having them build a barrier while they’re there?” the South Carolina Republican said. “I think he has all the power under statute and as commander in chief to send troops to the border to actually erect barriers.”
The last in a row of Manhattan apartment buildings bearing Donald Trump’s name will remove the moniker, the Washington Post reports.The last in a row of Manhattan apartment buildings bearing Donald Trump’s name will remove the moniker, the Washington Post reports.
The last building with the name “Trump Place,” at 220 Riverside Boulevard, said Friday it would remove the president’s name.The last building with the name “Trump Place,” at 220 Riverside Boulevard, said Friday it would remove the president’s name.
In a vote among apartment owners, 74.7% voted to remove the name while 25.3% voted to keep it, according to an email obtained by the Post.In a vote among apartment owners, 74.7% voted to remove the name while 25.3% voted to keep it, according to an email obtained by the Post.
There had been six Trump Place buildings, and the rest have already voted to get rid of the name.There had been six Trump Place buildings, and the rest have already voted to get rid of the name.
Senator and presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar will meet with former president Jimmy Carter and Democrat Stacey Abrams Friday on a campaign stop in Georgia, the Associated Press reports:Senator and presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar will meet with former president Jimmy Carter and Democrat Stacey Abrams Friday on a campaign stop in Georgia, the Associated Press reports:
Klobuchar spokeswoman Carlie Waibel says the Minnesota Democrat will meet privately with Abrams, who lost a bid for governor last year and delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address earlier this month.Klobuchar spokeswoman Carlie Waibel says the Minnesota Democrat will meet privately with Abrams, who lost a bid for governor last year and delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address earlier this month.
Klobuchar and Carter will speak about her campaign during their meeting, which is also private. Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale, also represented Minnesota in the Senate and has been one of Klobuchar’s political mentors.Klobuchar and Carter will speak about her campaign during their meeting, which is also private. Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale, also represented Minnesota in the Senate and has been one of Klobuchar’s political mentors.
Klobuchar also will attend a roundtable discussion on voting rights with local leaders and activists before a fundraiser Friday night in Atlanta.Klobuchar also will attend a roundtable discussion on voting rights with local leaders and activists before a fundraiser Friday night in Atlanta.
Klobuchar also will campaign this weekend in South Carolina and New Hampshire.Klobuchar also will campaign this weekend in South Carolina and New Hampshire.
A federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical of Donald Trump’s termination of protections for young immigrants at arguments today, CNN reports.A federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical of Donald Trump’s termination of protections for young immigrants at arguments today, CNN reports.
Trump ordered an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allowed young people brought to the US illegally as children to remain in the country and work legally. The move has been caught up in court ever since.Trump ordered an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allowed young people brought to the US illegally as children to remain in the country and work legally. The move has been caught up in court ever since.
“Your starting premise here is respectively wrong,” Judge Harry Edwards told a Justice Department lawyer, according to CNN.“Your starting premise here is respectively wrong,” Judge Harry Edwards told a Justice Department lawyer, according to CNN.
And Judge Thomas Griffith repeatedly said he was “frustrated” with the government’s argument on the rationale for terminating the Obama-era program.And Judge Thomas Griffith repeatedly said he was “frustrated” with the government’s argument on the rationale for terminating the Obama-era program.
A top executive at Pfizer will host a fundraiser for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s presidential campaign, CNBC reports.A top executive at Pfizer will host a fundraiser for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s presidential campaign, CNBC reports.
The fundraiser will be at the New York home of Sally Susman, executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, on March 31. Gillibrand is expected to attend, according to CNBC. Ticket prices range from $1,000 to $2,700.The fundraiser will be at the New York home of Sally Susman, executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, on March 31. Gillibrand is expected to attend, according to CNBC. Ticket prices range from $1,000 to $2,700.
House Democrats have set a vote for Tuesday on a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that Donald Trump issued to access billions of dollars to build a wall along the border with Mexico.House Democrats have set a vote for Tuesday on a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that Donald Trump issued to access billions of dollars to build a wall along the border with Mexico.
“This is an historic power grab, and it will require historic unity,” Texas congressman Joaquin Castro, a Democrat and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who is leading the effort, said in a conference call with reporters on Friday. He added: “The president is declaring a national emergency to fulfill a campaign promise, not because there is an actual emergency on the United States border.”“This is an historic power grab, and it will require historic unity,” Texas congressman Joaquin Castro, a Democrat and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who is leading the effort, said in a conference call with reporters on Friday. He added: “The president is declaring a national emergency to fulfill a campaign promise, not because there is an actual emergency on the United States border.”
The resolution, which states that Trump’s emergency declaration “is hereby terminated,” has at least 226 co-sponsors, Castro said. Despite an effort to attract bipartisan support, so far only one Republican has signed on, representative Justin Amash, a libertarian from Michigan.The resolution, which states that Trump’s emergency declaration “is hereby terminated,” has at least 226 co-sponsors, Castro said. Despite an effort to attract bipartisan support, so far only one Republican has signed on, representative Justin Amash, a libertarian from Michigan.
“The president’s act is lawless and does violence to our Constitution, and therefore, to our democracy,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the call. “Not only is he disrespecting the legislative branch and the Constitution of the United States, he is dishonoring the office in which he serves.”“The president’s act is lawless and does violence to our Constitution, and therefore, to our democracy,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the call. “Not only is he disrespecting the legislative branch and the Constitution of the United States, he is dishonoring the office in which he serves.”
Trump declared a national emergency on the border with Mexico last week after signing legislation that would avert a second government shutdown but provided far less than he demanded to build his wall along the border.Trump declared a national emergency on the border with Mexico last week after signing legislation that would avert a second government shutdown but provided far less than he demanded to build his wall along the border.
With more than half of the members of the House signed on as co-sponsors, the resolution will all but certainly pass the chamber. But the effort is likely to fall short either in the Senate, where only a few Republicans have expressed interest, or to a Trump veto. It is unlikely either chamber could gather enough support to override a presidential veto.With more than half of the members of the House signed on as co-sponsors, the resolution will all but certainly pass the chamber. But the effort is likely to fall short either in the Senate, where only a few Republicans have expressed interest, or to a Trump veto. It is unlikely either chamber could gather enough support to override a presidential veto.
Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican who is up for re-election in 2020, was the first lawmaker in her party to publicly state support for a resolution blocking Trump’s emergency declaration. With Republicans in the majority, at least three more Republican senators would have to join her if all of the Democrats voted for the resolution.Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican who is up for re-election in 2020, was the first lawmaker in her party to publicly state support for a resolution blocking Trump’s emergency declaration. With Republicans in the majority, at least three more Republican senators would have to join her if all of the Democrats voted for the resolution.
The Manhattan district attorney is expected to file new charges against Paul Manafort whether or not he is pardoned by Donald Trump, the New York Times reports.The Manhattan district attorney is expected to file new charges against Paul Manafort whether or not he is pardoned by Donald Trump, the New York Times reports.
As Bloomberg News reported earlier, DA Cy Vance is preparing a case against Manafort in case Trump pardons him on federal charges.As Bloomberg News reported earlier, DA Cy Vance is preparing a case against Manafort in case Trump pardons him on federal charges.
The DA’s office first began investigating Mr. Manafort in 2017 in connection with loans he received from two banks, the Times reports. The same loans were subject of some of the counts in the federal indictment that led to his conviction last year. But if Trump were to pardon his former campaign chairman, new charges could be brought on the state level.The DA’s office first began investigating Mr. Manafort in 2017 in connection with loans he received from two banks, the Times reports. The same loans were subject of some of the counts in the federal indictment that led to his conviction last year. But if Trump were to pardon his former campaign chairman, new charges could be brought on the state level.
The New York prosecutor resumed his investigation in recent months, and a state grand jury has been hearing testimony in the case, sources tell the Times.The New York prosecutor resumed his investigation in recent months, and a state grand jury has been hearing testimony in the case, sources tell the Times.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, who is up for re-election this year, said Friday he would be “delighted” to have Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence stump for him, Politico reports.Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, who is up for re-election this year, said Friday he would be “delighted” to have Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence stump for him, Politico reports.
The Republican is the least popular governor up for re-election, according to polls. But he dismissed his low approval ratings.The Republican is the least popular governor up for re-election, according to polls. But he dismissed his low approval ratings.
“I have never led in any poll or been popular in any survey that has ever been done,” Bevin said. “And here I am.”“I have never led in any poll or been popular in any survey that has ever been done,” Bevin said. “And here I am.”
Donald Trump Jr. and now-ex wife Vanessa Trump have finalized their divorce, the Daily Beast reports.Donald Trump Jr. and now-ex wife Vanessa Trump have finalized their divorce, the Daily Beast reports.
“We finalized our agreement at the end of last year. We are incredibly lucky to have five amazing children and are committed to raising them together. Our kids and their happiness will always be our first priority,” the said in a joint statement.“We finalized our agreement at the end of last year. We are incredibly lucky to have five amazing children and are committed to raising them together. Our kids and their happiness will always be our first priority,” the said in a joint statement.
Vanessa Trump filed for divorce last March.Vanessa Trump filed for divorce last March.
Hillary Clinton is criticizing a decision by the EPA to approve a pesticide considered toxic to bees.Hillary Clinton is criticizing a decision by the EPA to approve a pesticide considered toxic to bees.
Insects are declining worldwide because of pesticide use. This is nuts. We need bees! https://t.co/d0lysFi7mUInsects are declining worldwide because of pesticide use. This is nuts. We need bees! https://t.co/d0lysFi7mU
Senator Amy Klobuchar is pitching her electability in a campaign stop in Iowa, the Des Moines Register reports.Senator Amy Klobuchar is pitching her electability in a campaign stop in Iowa, the Des Moines Register reports.
“To do all this, we need to win,” she said after listing Democratic priorities like universal healthcare, expanding voting rights and ending the Citizens Union decision allowing unlimited political spending.“To do all this, we need to win,” she said after listing Democratic priorities like universal healthcare, expanding voting rights and ending the Citizens Union decision allowing unlimited political spending.
In Ankeny, ⁦Iowa @amyklobuchar⁩ made a pretty explicit electability pitch. To get universal health care, expanded voting rights and end Citizens United, “We need to win.” She says she’s an underdog, “But we believe in grassroots politics." https://t.co/uB9sotBIcM ⁦In Ankeny, ⁦Iowa @amyklobuchar⁩ made a pretty explicit electability pitch. To get universal health care, expanded voting rights and end Citizens United, “We need to win.” She says she’s an underdog, “But we believe in grassroots politics." https://t.co/uB9sotBIcM ⁦
Klobuchar also addressed allegations of abusive behavior by former staffers.Klobuchar also addressed allegations of abusive behavior by former staffers.
“Am I a tough boss sometimes? Yes. Have I pushed people too hard? Yes,” she said, according to the Reigster. “But I have kept expectations for myself that are very high. I’ve asked my staff to meet those same expectations and ... the big point for me is I want the country to meet high expectations, because we don’t have that going now.”“Am I a tough boss sometimes? Yes. Have I pushed people too hard? Yes,” she said, according to the Reigster. “But I have kept expectations for myself that are very high. I’ve asked my staff to meet those same expectations and ... the big point for me is I want the country to meet high expectations, because we don’t have that going now.”
The telecom industry will host a fundraiser for Sen. Roger Wicker the night before he presides over a hearing on data privacy, the Hill reports.The telecom industry will host a fundraiser for Sen. Roger Wicker the night before he presides over a hearing on data privacy, the Hill reports.
Wicker is the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. The fundraiser is set for Feb. 26 at the Capitol Grille in Washington, DC. The hosts are the political action committees for AT&T and the trade group USTelecom, according to an invitation obtained by the Hill. The committee hearing on crafting comprehensive data privacy legislation is set for the next day.Wicker is the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. The fundraiser is set for Feb. 26 at the Capitol Grille in Washington, DC. The hosts are the political action committees for AT&T and the trade group USTelecom, according to an invitation obtained by the Hill. The committee hearing on crafting comprehensive data privacy legislation is set for the next day.
New York state prosecutors have assembled a criminal case they could file against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort if Trump pardons Manafort on the federal level, Bloomberg News reports.New York state prosecutors have assembled a criminal case they could file against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort if Trump pardons Manafort on the federal level, Bloomberg News reports.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance has charges ready to go including tax offenses.Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance has charges ready to go including tax offenses.
Vance’s office has identified several areas where it believes Manafort can be charged with state offenses without triggering double jeopardy protections https://t.co/EtERaKHxg9Vance’s office has identified several areas where it believes Manafort can be charged with state offenses without triggering double jeopardy protections https://t.co/EtERaKHxg9
Almost the whole Democratic primary field supports the legalization of marijuana, the Washington Post reports.Almost the whole Democratic primary field supports the legalization of marijuana, the Washington Post reports.
The latest to get on board is Senator Amy Klobuchar, who tells the Post this morning: “I support the legalization of marijuana and believe that states should have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders.”The latest to get on board is Senator Amy Klobuchar, who tells the Post this morning: “I support the legalization of marijuana and believe that states should have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders.”
UPDATE from @amyklobuchar: “I support the legalization of marijuana and believe that states should have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders.” https://t.co/MxAi9XOUwzUPDATE from @amyklobuchar: “I support the legalization of marijuana and believe that states should have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders.” https://t.co/MxAi9XOUwz
Not on board (at least not yet) are potential candidates Joe Biden and Sherrod Brown.Not on board (at least not yet) are potential candidates Joe Biden and Sherrod Brown.