Today in Politics — Oct 17
Posted by PolicyWire
- Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law — The order raises questions about how the executive branch can alter or limit sanctions created through congressional action. It also matters for debates over… — discuss · link - Trump administration threatens California officials if noncitizens vote in midterms — The warning sharpens the conflict between the federal government and California over election administration. It also raises questions about how legal threats… — discuss · link - GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we lose — Moreno’s proposal highlights how a potential loss of the Republican majorities could turn the post-election period into a rush to pass unfinished priorities.… — discuss · link - Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate — The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the… — link - Israeli Settlers Launch a Coordinated Attack in the West Bank — Netanyahu vowed to investigate the incident but stopped short of condemning settler violence. — link These stories point to widening fights over executive power, election administration, unfinished congressional business, domestic policy, and accountability for violence. What are you seeing in your community about how these national conflicts are affecting trust in government and public debate?