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Stefanik Endorses Kari Lake, Signaling GOP Solidarity

TL/DR - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking member of GOP leadership in the House of Representatives. Lake has also secured the endorsement of the Senate’s third-ranking Republican, Tom Barrasso of Wyoming. While Lake is viewed as the probable nominee for the GOP,…

Kari Lake Courting Moderates: A Successful Strategy?

TL/DR - Kari Lake, a Republican candidate previously critical of establishment Republicans, is now reaching out to them. This includes the McCain wing of the party, which she derided in 2022 and 2023. Observers believe she needs the support of more moderate Republicans and conservative-leaning independents to win, and that she may need to make…

‘Modeling Civil Discourse Skills at De-Polarizing Political Conversations Event: How Political Conflict is Dividing Us’ | News

TL/DR - "De-Polarizing Political Conversations," a program designed to facilitate respectful and civil dialogue around controversial political issues, is scheduled for November 16 at Sierra College. The event, which aims not to change political beliefs but to help participants understand and find common ground with those holding different views,…

Conflict in Israel and Gaza leads to disagreement in U.S. Congress

TL/DR - The article reports on increasing disagreement within the U.S. Congress over support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas. CNN's Melanie Zanona is the reporter covering this story. The division within Congress is a result of the ongoing hostilities taking place between Israel and Gaza. U.S. Congress Engages in a Heated Debate Over…