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Flying with marijuana has long been complicated, but a cool update from the TSA may make it a little easier. Source link

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner leads Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) by 7 points in the race for her seat, according to a new poll. In a Pan Atlantic Research poll, 48 percent of likely voters said they support Plattner in a hypothetical matchup, while 41 percent said they support Collins. Eleven percent were… Source…

James Murdoch’s media company is buying half of Vox Media, a purchase that will include New York magazine, Vox’s digital site and the Vox Media podcast network, Vox Media announced Wednesday. James Murdoch is the son of conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch, whose companies, including News Corporation, own hundreds of media organizations around the world……

House Democratic leaders will brief reporters after a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon as the party looks to regain control of the lower chamber in November. His comments come as the redistricting battle heats up for both parties across the country — and in light of recent primary losses for Republicans who have spoken out against……

President Trump attacked the Senate parliamentarian on Wednesday, accusing him of issuing a review of Senate rules that have unfairly treated Republicans and calling on Republicans to end the filibuster. Trump suggested Republicans should have ousted Congresswoman Elizabeth McDonough. “For years, she has been cruel to Republicans, but not… Source link

The Republican primary for Senate in Alabama is expected to be a showdown between Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. Rivals are battling in the open race to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who is leaving the upper chamber in a bid… Source link

A new group describing itself as a “market integrity watchdog” launched its own six-figure advertising blitz in D.C. on Wednesday morning, aimed at forecast market hawks, who have promoted their own message in Washington this year. A group called FairPredicts placed several ads Wednesday morning at D.C. Metro stations and on mobile box trucks… Source…

The NFL is complying with Attorney General James Uthmeyer’s (R) investigation into whether the league violated its “Rooney Rule” on head coach appointments. “I think we’re very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not only to see how they improve, but also to make sure… Source link

South Carolina House Republicans put forward a new GOP-friendly map aimed at eliminating Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district and giving the GOP a step closer to passing an aggressive redistricting before the midterms. The Palmetto State’s lower house passed the new congressional lines by a 74-37 vote shortly after midnight Wednesday. Four Republicans defected, voting…

In today’s issue: ▪ Primary races consolidate support strength ▪ Trump endorses Paxton ▪ Vance at press podium ▪ New flash point with Canada A flurry of primary elections Tuesday underlined the strength of President Trump’s support among Republicans, with his handpicked candidates winning key races across the South. It also set the stage for…