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‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat announces run for Marsha Blackburn Senate seat

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson, a member of the “Tennessee Three” who was nearly expelled from the state legislature earlier this year, has announced a Senate bid to unseat Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

China to launch $40 billion semiconductor chip fund to counter Biden tech war

China is expected to launch a state-backed investment fund providing more than $40 billion to the country's semiconductor manufacturing industry to counter the policies implemented by the United States to favor domestic manufacturers.

Food stamps: California SNAP benefits for September worth up to $1,691 to wrap up in five days

California is preparing to wrap up September payments for those who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as CalFresh, in five days to support low-income families and people.

Biden campaign targets minority groups with ads as support wanes

President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign has rolled out several ads already, particularly targeting Hispanic and black media outlets in battleground states ahead of what is expected to be a competitive electoral contest.

Three reasons Democrats are frustrated with Biden

President Joe Biden has spent the last several weeks touting his economic agenda and the effects his policies have had on job growth across the nation.

What special elections in Utah and Rhode Island mean for Republicans in Congress

Utah and Rhode Island voters will set out for the polls on Tuesday for special election primary voting.

Massachusetts teachers union wants to end standardized test requirement for graduation

The Massachusetts attorney general is poised to decide this week if supporters of a petition to end the state's standardized test requirements for graduation will be permitted to collect signatures to force a statewide referendum.

Labor days: Biden faces GOP pressure to order federal workers back to the office

Conservatives are keeping up pressure on the Biden administration to scrap remote work for thousands of federal employees.

Social Security update: Cash payment worth $914 arrives in 24 days

Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive their second payment of up to $914 for September in 24 days, part of a rare double payment in the month.

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with ticking clock and hefty to-do list

As lawmakers begin to return from their annual August recess, both chambers of Congress face a laundry list of legislation that must be passed before the end of the month. But finding a path forward is easier said than done.
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