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Another wonderful year with the Congression Womens Softball Game. Most importantly, it raised more then $880,000 for young women with cancer.

...but also the press won what was a wonderfully stressful game. Grateful to play with these wonderful women
September 24, 2026 at 4:04 AM
A federal appeals court has again sided with Missouri Republicans, ruling the state must use the GOP-leaning congressional map passed by lawmakers last year.
The latest in the legal back-and-forth over Missouri redistricting
A federal appeals court has again sided with Missouri Republicans, ruling the state must use the GOP-leaning congression
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September 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Even if every district in US was drawn by an independent commission, the underlying demographic trend remains. Population-weighted institutions would still gradually shift influence toward metropolitan and suburban regions. Federal congression districts are math bounded, not geographically bounded.
September 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Thank you Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jim McGovern of CECC for leading letters to President Trump and his administration ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, DC.

Read the full letters here👇

www.merkley.senate.gov/ahead-of-xis...
Ahead of Xi’s Visit to the United States, Merkley & McGovern Urge Trump Admin to Stand Up to PRC for its Treatment of Political Prisoners, Transnational Repression - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (MA-02)—Ranking Members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—led Congression...
www.merkley.senate.gov
September 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Sens. Merkley, Kaine, Kim, Hirono, Van Hollen and Schiff, and Reps. McGovern, Suozzi and Walkinshaw write to Trump Admin officials to ask they act against transnational repression efforts and defend the right to protest during Xi's visit to the White House. www.merkley.senate.gov/ahead-of-xis...
Ahead of Xi’s Visit to the United States, Merkley & McGovern Urge Trump Admin to Stand Up to PRC for its Treatment of Political Prisoners, Transnational Repression - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (MA-02)—Ranking Members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—led Congression...
www.merkley.senate.gov
September 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Reps. McGovern, Walkinshaw and Suozzi and Senators Merkley and Van Hollen ask President Trump to advocate for prisoners of conscience with Xi Jinping, in a letter listing 22 specific cases. Letter linked here:
www.merkley.senate.gov/ahead-of-xis...
Ahead of Xi’s Visit to the United States, Merkley & McGovern Urge Trump Admin to Stand Up to PRC for its Treatment of Political Prisoners, Transnational Repression - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (MA-02)—Ranking Members of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)—led Congression...
www.merkley.senate.gov
September 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The US House will be on recess for 56 calendar days. Everyone should be asking their respective US Reps WTF are they doing during that time and to show their work.

I send email to mine, Rep. Mike Ezell, Republican (of fucking course), MS CD-4.
September 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congression…
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September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congression…
The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congression…
www.ksnt.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Attorney General Blanche's Denial of Iran Conflict as 'War' Contradicted by Military Expert

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#iran #military

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Attorney General Blanche's Denial of Iran Conflict as 'War' Contradicted by Military Expert
The article discusses a statement made by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a congressional hearing regarding the conflict in Iran. Blanche maintained that the U.S. involvement in Iran is not a 'war,' despite significant military and financial costs. Colonel Cedric Leighton, a military expert, criticized Blanche's position, stating that the conflict, which has resulted in the deaths of 18 U.S. service members, hundreds of injuries, and a cost of $28 billion according to the Congressional Budget Office, clearly qualifies as a war. Leighton emphasized that the U.S. has lost the ability to move forces through 15 to 18 bases in the Middle East, a strategic defeat that undermines U.S. military presence and influence in the region. He argued that the administration's denial of the conflict's nature as a war is misleading to the American public and fails to address the significant strategic consequences, including the potential for regional powers like Saudi Arabia to act independently or face threats from Iranian proxies such as the Houthis. Leighton concluded that the conflict, by any measure, constitutes a war, and using language to obscure this reality is a disservice to the public. The article highlights the tension between the Trump administration's official stance and the military perspective, underscoring the importance of clear communication regarding national security matters.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
In a significant setback for Missouri Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court has decisively ruled against adjustments to the state’s congressional maps, reinforcing a prior decision made by the Missouri Supreme Court....
Supreme Court Shocks Missouri GOP with Stunning Decision That Changes Everything
In a significant setback for Missouri Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court has decisively ruled against adjustments to the state’s congressional maps, reinforcing a prior decision made by the Missouri Supreme Court. This ruling comes just weeks before the critical 2026 election, further complicating the GOP's efforts to modify electoral boundaries. The scenario escalated when Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a Republican, initially sought a legal pathway to alter the state's congressional districts after the Missouri Supreme Court had ruled against such changes.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit

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Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 9, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit

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Here's some rare good news from the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit

www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit

www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I'm willing to bet that Kavanaugh's opinion also told the plaintiffs how to get to yes and gave them a timeline to refile.

It's a "setback" with a wink. www.rawstory.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court order delivers blistering setback to red state's election gambit
The Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a redistricted congressional map for the November midterms, according to reports.CNN reported the rejection on Tuesday and noted that the congression...
www.rawstory.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM