It’s “Super” Tuesday in 5 states today with Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington holding Congressional primaries ahead of the fall elections. c-span.org/campaign/?2022…@cspan.org
In Michigan, 2 Democratic incumbents Reps. Andy Levin & Haley Stevens face off today in a primary for same district due to redistricting. And #MI03 Rep. Peter Meijer,one of 10Rs to vote to impeach Trump over Jan. 6th attack,faces GOP primary challenge from Trump pick John Gibbs.
In Washington state, House GOP Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse, both who voted for Trump’s impeachment in 2021 after the January 6th attack, face Trump-endorsed challengers in today’s open primary elections.
In Missouri, Show Me State voters will elect their #MOSen party nominees to succeed retiring GOP Senator Roy Blunt in the fall election. Open races are also being held for Reps. Vicky Hartzler & Billy Long’s House seats with both running in the Senate GOP primary today.
In Arizona,GOP voters will elect their #AZSen nominee to face off against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in fall. House incumbent GOP Rep. David Schweikert faces primary challenger Elijah Norton & Democratic Rep. Tom O’Halleran awaits GOP challenger in competitive district fall race.
With Arizona Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick retiring, there’s an open House seat primary race today in the reconfigured #AZ06 Tucson-based district, the state’s only open-seat congressional primary.
In Kansas, none of the 4 House mbrs representing the Sunflower State,GOP Reps. Mann, LaTurner & Estes & Democratic Rep. Davids, face primary challengers today.Davids may face 2020 rematch in fall vs Amanda Adkins if she wins today's GOP primary. Davids defeated Adkins 53.6%-43.6%
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86-11:Senate passes legislation expanding access to VA health care & disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxins including burn pits during military service. Jon Stewart & veterans were in Senate gallery when vote was announced.PACT Act passed House 342-88;Now heads to WH.
Schumer on PACT Act:"I'm very hopeful Republicans can work w/Democrats to breakthrough the impasse on the PACT Act immediately. We have offered Sens. Paul & Toomey votes on amdts they've been calling for, set at 60-vote threshold just like the cloture vote has 60-vote threshold."
Schumer: "We hope to reach an agreement where we can act on this bill as soon as today. But for that to happen, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle should work with us in good faith."
Schumer on Democrats' reconciliation bill: "The Senate is on track to consider and pass the groundbreaking and truly historic Inflation Reduction Act later this week."
McConnell from Senate floor on Pelosi's Taiwan visit: "I believe she has every right to go, and it's been unseemly and counterproductive for President Biden and his aides to have publicly sought to deter her from doing so."
McConnell:“There is significant precedent for high-ranking US officials visiting Taiwan, including a past Speaker of the House. Beijing claims such a visit is now unacceptable. They claim that things have changed. It’s certainly true China has stepped up its aggressive actions."
McConnell: "To hear those responsible for this aggression complain that Speaker Pelosi’s travel itinerary is provocative is absurd. So I welcome the Speaker’s display of support for Taiwan’s democracy."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Taiwan today, the highest-ranking U.S. official in a quarter-century to visit the island. House Speaker Newt Gingrich visited Taiwan in 1997.
Pelosi on her CODEL visit to Taiwan: “Our Congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.”
Pelosi: “Our visit is part of our broader trip to the Indo-Pacific — including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan — focused on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance.”
Senate unanimously passed legislation extending death and disability benefits to first responders who die by suicide or are disabled as a result of traumatic service-related experiences. House passed Public Safety Officer Support Act 402-17 in May & now heads to President Biden.
Senator Duckworth & Cornyn are the Senate bipartisan co-authors of the Public Safety Officers Support Act, which cleared the Senate unanimously last night & is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Senate Intel Chair Warner:”Al-Qaeda has been responsible for brutal attacks in not only the US, but Asia,Africa & Europe.I commend the efforts of our Intel officers & servicembrs for finally–21yrs after the horrific 9/11 attacks –bringing 1 of its last remaining ldrs to justice.”
McConnell: “President Biden deserves credit for approving this strike. But al-Zawahiri’s return to downtown Kabul further indicates that Afghanistan is again becoming a major thicket of terrorist activity following the President’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces."