Trump, rallying in Alabama, wades into a broad intraparty battle

Sep 25, 2017

By Alex Isenstadt (Politico) –

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — President Donald Trump on Friday stepped into the middle of a heated GOP primary that has deeply divided his party and has pitted the commander in chief against some of his most ardent backers.

Trump: Strange has ‘gained mightily’ since my endorsement

Sep 22, 2017

By Louis Nelson (Politico) –

President Donald Trump predicted Friday that next week’s Alabama Republican Senate runoff “will be very close” thanks to his endorsement of Sen. Luther Strange.

Keep the Capitol Hill Focus on Vital Georgia Ports

Sep 21, 2017

A popular buzzword in Washington, D.C., right now is infrastructure and how we can get to our goal of seeing a plan finalized. As we continue to discuss an infrastructure plan, we must look beyond the traditional definition of “infrastructure” projects and include projects that add economic value, such as ports.

McConnell’s mortal enemy might soon be in his caucus

Sep 20, 2017

By Burgess Everett (Politico) –

Three words are striking fear in Senate Republicans these days: “Sen. Roy Moore.”

Brooks endorses Moore in AL Senate race

Sep 19, 2017

U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks (R) finished a distant third in Alabama’s recent Senate primary behind Luther Strange and Roy Moore, but his endorsement was eagerly sought by both remaining candidates as they looked for any edge in what looks to be a tight runoff.

Virginia: Northam ahead, but hasn’t nailed it down

Sep 18, 2017

By Hastings Wyman-

“There’s an anti-Trump mood,” says Carter Phillips, a lawyer and Democratic activist in Hampton, VA; “I think Northam wins this.”

Judges Delay Giving NC Superintendent Control Over the Education Department

Sep 15, 2017

By T. KEUNG HUI AND LYNN BONNER –

State Superintendent Mark Johnson will have to wait at least a month before gaining more control over the running of North Carolina’s public schools, a three-judge panel ruled Thursday.

Graham, Cassidy unveil last-ditch Obamacare repeal bill

Sep 14, 2017

By Jennifer Haberkorn (Politico) –

Sens. Lindsey Graham, Bill Cassidy, Dean Heller and Ron Johnson on Wednesday released an Obamacare repeal bill, framing it as the last, best hope to fulfill the GOP’s promise to undo the health law.

North Carolina Legislative/ESSA Post-Mortem

Sep 12, 2017

The Tar Heel State legislature approved its court-ordered redistricting maps in time for the September 1 deadline, and it is now adjourned under a new Senate Joint Resolution 692 — this time until October 4.

Alabama: Moore headed to victory

Sep 11, 2017

By Hastings Wyman –

Contradicting the conventional wisdom that US Senator-by-appointment Luther Strange would defeat the primary winner Roy Moore in the runoff, opinion polls consistently show Moore the likely victor.