Markey pushes for nuclear arms talks with Russia, citing 'House of Dynamite' example

Democratic Senator Ed Markey (Mass.) on Monday called on the Trump administration to discuss denuclearization with Russia, arguing that it is “our only real path to avoid nuclear devastation.” Citing the recent film “A House of Dynamite”, which details the government’s response to an imminent nuclear attack, Markey argues that “long-range missile defense will not…

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Here are 6 ways the shutdown could get worse for Americans

The government shutdown left many federal employees furloughed, flights delayed across the country, small businesses unable to get loans and nonprofit services in jeopardy. There is a possibility of it getting worse. As Congress remains deadlocked over passing a stopgap measure to reopen the government, thousands of Americans are at risk of losing benefits from…

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Jeffries suggests Maryland will redraw House map to help Dems

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) suggested Wednesday that Maryland state lawmakers will act soon to redraw the state’s House map as part of Democrats’ effort to neutralize the Republican redistricting campaign being run by President Trump. That option appeared to be fading after Maryland Senate Democratic President Bill Ferguson issued a letter this week…

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