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McConnell miscalculated Republican impeachment count against Trump, book says

WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell thought the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol would finally vanquish former President Donald Trump, initially predicting that at least 17 Republican senators would vote to convict him in his impeachment trial, barring the former president from running again.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Keep the GOP leaks coming — Trump's hurt

There can be no more doubt in anyone's mind who is paying attention that a coup was plotted and nearly successful

Salon

Senate Republicans balk on funds related to Biden’s border move - Roll Call

Republicans largely aren’t interested in additional government resources to manage any expected increase of migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border if the Biden administration follows through on a plan to stop pandemic-era border expulsions next month.

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Mitch McConnell is least popular US senator while his chief whip is best liked, new survey reveals

The survey also finds Joe Manchin’s popularity soaring with Republican voters

The Independent UK

McConnell was ‘exhilarated’ by Trump’s apparent January 6 downfall, book says

New York Times reporters show how Senate leader’s opposition to Trump dwindled in face of hard political reality

The Guardian - US

McConnell called Trump 'despicable' and was 'exhilarated' that he 'discredited himself', new book claims

Republican Senate minority leader told a New York Times reporter he felt ‘exhilarated’ by ex-president’s apparent disgrace

The Independent UK

Long-serving Utah US Senator Orrin Hatch dies at age 88

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McCarthy rapid response to audio shows Trump’s GOP stranglehold

Donald Trump’s stranglehold on the GOP was on full display this week as House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy sought to make amends with the mercurial former president after a leaked audio revealed he considered urging Trump to resign after last year’s Capitol insurrection.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy's second shot at first-time speaker relies on Trump

The next speaker could very well hail from California, but it won't be Nancy Pelosi's slice of the Golden State

The Independent UK

Jackie Calmes: The bogus decision to strike the travel mask mandate reflects years of cynical GOP court packing

Leave aside whether you like the result — ending the mask requirement on planes, trains and other modes of mass transit — no one should support how the federal mandate came to be struck down this week.

Los Angeles Times

Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine

The aid, Biden said, will be sent “directly to the front lines of freedom.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Top two Republicans blamed Trump for Capitol attack, book says

New book reveals post-insurrection anger from Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy, who said of Trump: ‘I’ve had it with this guy’

The Guardian - US

GOP leaders caved on vow to cancel Trump

McCarthy dropped his vow to demand Trump’s resignation while Mitch hoped Democrats would “take care” of it

Salon

Is the media OK with fascism?

Piece by piece, we learn the truth about Trump's coup — but the media gives us celebrities hitting each other

Salon

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The Twitter troll who took Trump's place

Trump’s off Twitter — but Republicans have a new troll to issue marching orders

Salon

Rick Scott's 11-point plan for theocracy

No wonder Mitch McConnell is unhappy: Scott's "batsh*t" plan reveals way too much about what Republicans want

The Independent UK

Why Democrats, Republicans and GOP Senator Rick Scott are all fighting over his tax proposal

Republican plan calls for millions more to pay income taxes

Tribune News Service

John M. Crisp: Sanders vs. Trump in 2024? Unlikely, but it keeps coming up

A contest for the presidency between Sen. Bernie Sanders and former President Donald Trump seems highly improbable.

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The Independent UK

Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry

A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities

Financial Times

Donald Trump and the Republicans’ midterm dilemma

The party’s candidates in Pennsylvania are appealing to supporters of the former president, but that could backfire in the election

The Guardian - US

Will rising prices sink Biden’s midterm hopes for Democrats?

Inflation hit 8.5% in March as a mix of post-pandemic demand, price gouging and the Ukraine war dragged down Biden’s ratings

Tribune News Service

Trump is the GOP's de facto leader — and biggest election risk

Donald Trump’s endorsement of talk-show host Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate primary has deepened GOP angst over whether the former president’s picks can win a statewide general election.

The Independent UK

Bipartisan push on mental health crisis that COVID worsened

A major effort to overhaul care for people in the United States with mental health and drug problems is gaining traction in Washington

Salon

Sinema vows to defend corporate tax cuts

Mitch McConnell says he hopes Sinema's opposition "will be enough to keep this thing underwater permanently"

Tribune News Service

Ramesh Ponnuru: Republicans need to tell voters what their plans are

Mitch McConnell knew this would happen.

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