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The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 9 - Politics

The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 9 - Politics


The "What happened in your state last week?" Megathread, Week 9

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:57 AM PST

Welcome to the 'What happened in your state last week' thread, where you can post any local political news stories that you find important in the comments. This is a weekly thread posted every Monday, in order to facilitate more discussion on local issues on /r/politics. Since this is intended to be a thread about local politics, top-level comments that are exclusively about national issues will not be allowed. When commenting, please include the state you're living in, and don't forget to link sources. Also, please actually describe what happened. Things like "I live in X, you know what happened", "Nothing happened" or "[Politician] continues to be an idiot" isn't helpful to users and will be removed.

If someone from your state made a news round-up that you think is insufficient, feel free to comment to that round-up with further news stories. Enjoy discussion, and review our civility guidelines before engaging with others.


Hi there, /r/politics. Because this thread is about local politics, I'd like to reiterate that news about President Biden or any other national political figure is off topic in this thread and will be removed. Thank you, and have a good week.

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Trump, Who Wanted to Withdraw the U.S. from NATO, Now Claims Credit for Its Existence

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:22 AM PST

The West Is Winning, Russia Is Losing, and Biden Is Doing a Good Job

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 10:17 AM PST

Sen. Leahy: Putin has miscalculated the United States because “he was able to lead Donald Trump around like a puppy dog”

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:23 AM PST

There are two types of men. There’s Ukrainian President Zelensky & then there’s Ted Cruz. | One man is taking the heat and standing up for his people. The other fled the cold and abandoned freezing Texans.

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 09:24 AM PST

Clinton says Republicans are supporting Putin because he’s anti-gay & anti-freedom

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:38 AM PST

Two Republican members of Congress participated in a white nationalist’s conference. Mitt Romney called them ‘morons.’

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:00 AM PST

Transgender Texas kids are terrified after governor orders that parents be investigated for child abuse

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:08 AM PST

Lt. Col. Alex Vindman: How Trump's coup attempt encouraged Putin's Ukraine invasion

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:33 AM PST

Did Putin Accidentally Reboot Biden’s Presidency?

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 11:01 AM PST

When Billionaires Don’t Pay Taxes, People “Lose Faith in Democracy”

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 09:13 AM PST

Giuliani’s legal problems deepen as ‘false electors’ scheme investigated

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:25 AM PST

Oahu Democrats vote to condemn Tulsi Gabbard over CPAC appearance

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 10:09 AM PST

CPAC Is Not Registered As A Foreign Agent, But Is Taking Money From Foreign Interests Anyway

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 11:39 AM PST

Perspective | Now is the time to remember what Fox’s own lawyers said about Tucker Carlson

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:09 AM PST

Biden administration expands sanctions against Russia, cutting off U.S. transactions with central bank

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:39 AM PST

CNN poll: Most Americans want US to do more to stop Russia, but most also oppose direct military action

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:37 AM PST

The World—and Republicans—Have to Choose Sides on Ukraine This Week

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:33 AM PST

Trump Takes Credit For NATO — And Is Promptly Reminded Of A Few Pesky Facts

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 09:46 AM PST

Mitt Romney says its 'almost treasonous' for some GOP figures to back an ' oppressor ' and ' dictator ' like Putin

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 10:57 AM PST

'I've got morons on my team': Sen. Mitt Romney hits Reps. Paul Gosar, Marjorie Taylor Greene

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:31 AM PST

Donald Trump Slammed After Claiming Credit for NATO, Arming Ukraine

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:04 PM PST

2016 comes back to bite Trump. Changed GOP platform to remove promise to give Ukraine weapons to defend itself. Also says he won’t promise to help the Baltics if they are invaded by Russia.

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 11:18 AM PST

Texas May Have The Worst Gerrymander In The Country

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 07:58 AM PST

Jennifer Griffin Once Again Brutally Fact-Checks a Pro-Putin Fox News Segment

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 08:44 AM PST

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Discussion Thread: Biden announces his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court at 2 p.m. Eastern before a press briefing by Psaki at 3 p.m. - Politics

Discussion Thread: Biden announces his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court at 2 p.m. Eastern before a press briefing by Psaki at 3 p.m. - Politics


Discussion Thread: Biden announces his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court at 2 p.m. Eastern before a press briefing by Psaki at 3 p.m.

Posted: 25 Feb 2022 10:31 AM PST

At 2 p.m. Biden is scheduled to deliver "Remarks on his Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court". Please allow time for potential delays due to the situation in Ukraine.

Here is some recommended and non-paywalled background reading on Judge Jackson's career.

Where to watch Biden's remarks:


At 3 p.m., White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is scheduled to give a regular press briefing.

Where to watch Psaki's briefing

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Former Attorney General Bill Barr says the 2020 presidential election was not stolen: 'Trump lost it'

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:23 PM PST

Shame On Those Who Defended Trump’s “Perfect Call”

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 04:47 PM PST

After downplaying Russia-Ukraine conflict, Tucker Carlson shifts his tone on Putin: ‘He is to blame’

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 01:27 PM PST

Rep. Lauren Boebert Says Canada And U.S. 'Need To Be Liberated' Like Ukraine

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:41 PM PST

Millions of Kids Are Back in Poverty Because Joe Manchin Bought the Wingnut Clichés

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 02:33 PM PST

Mitt Romney says Americans who support Putin are ‘almost treasonous’

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:15 AM PST

Mitt Romney Suggests Trump Is ‘Nearly Treasonous’ for Expressing ‘Pro-Putin Sentiments’

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:25 PM PST

Romney on Greene, Gosar: 'I have morons on my team'

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:26 AM PST

Romney: Marjorie Taylor Greene a 'moron' for speaking at white nationalist event

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:21 AM PST

Tesla Will Pay $0 Federal Tax Despite Elon Musk’s $11B Personal Bill

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:23 PM PST

Putin escalating in unacceptable manner with nuclear high alert - U.S. ambassador to U.N.

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:32 AM PST

Texas and Utah governors call for Russian products to be removed from shelves in support of Ukraine

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:11 AM PST

Republicans fear Michelle Obama presidential run, ex-Trump aide says

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:52 AM PST

Republican Tom Cotton refuses four times to condemn Trump on Ukraine

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:59 AM PST

Sen. Tom Cotton won't condemn Trump's praise of Putin

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:12 AM PST

Barr calls prospect of Trump running for president again ‘dismaying,’ says GOP should ‘look forward’ to others

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 11:59 AM PST

‘I Have Morons on My Team:’ Romney Takes on Gosar, Marjorie Taylor Greene Over White Nationalist Ties

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 12:59 PM PST

Pompeo slams Taylor-Greene for 'playing footsie' with 'anti-Semitic neo-Nazis'

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 01:39 PM PST

Washington Post: Bill Barr says Trump 'has neither the temperament nor persuasive powers' of a leader

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:06 PM PST

Romney calls Marjorie Taylor Greene a ‘moron’ as moderates demand party ditch ‘Putin wing of GOP’ - Georgia congresswoman faces bipartisan backlash over appearance at white nationalist conference

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:32 PM PST

Will the Ukraine invasion finally end the religious right’s love affair with Putin?

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:51 PM PST

Republicans aren’t waging “culture wars.” They’re trying to abolish LGBTQ existence.

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 02:00 PM PST

‘Crack’s not really my thing’: Donald Trump Jr closes out CPAC with rambling speech

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:31 PM PST

Orlando Marriott hosts a white nationalist conference with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:50 AM PST

Ex-AG William Barr attacks Trump as unfit to lead as he urges GOP to move on in ‘24

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 02:31 PM PST