Desperate Move: Dems' Iowa Senate Pick Pushes Back After Kiss Allegation

Today's News

Today's news includes reports on the cost of President Biden's student debt relief plan, preparations for a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, and the death of former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio. There is also news on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to Atlantic Canada, White House anxieties over the rise to power of Italian politician Giuseppe Conte, and fears among pollsters that they will get the 2022 elections wrong.

Outline

The Iowa Senate candidate picked by Democrats is pushing back after allegations of sexual misconduct.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the price tag of President Biden's student debt relief plan is approximately $400 billion.
President Biden will host French President Emmanuel Macron for the first state dinner of his administration.
Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio has died at the age of 85.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to visit Atlantic Canada in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.
The White House is reportedly concerned about the rise of conservative politician Marion Maréchal-Le Pen in France.
Some pollsters are worried that they will fail to predict the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections.
The protege of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who is being groomed for a leadership role is profiled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden.
Florida is fortifying Tampa in preparation for possible flooding from a hurricane.
Canada is set to lift all Covid-related measures at the border on October 1.
There are concerns that a recession could derail President Biden's economic agenda.
A look at the potential political fallout from the FBI's decision not to pursue charges against President Biden's son, Hunter.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is working to box out Democrat Joe Manchin on key issues.
The deadline for a government shutdown is looming.
The fight over STEM education is heating up.
Diageo, the world's largest spirits company, is parting ways with the Distilled Spirits Council.
Drones and air taxis are expected to be a major part of an upcoming FAA bill.
The future of Title IX is in flux.
The baby formula industry is facing scrutiny ahead of a White House conference.
Iranian drones are posing a new threat to Ukraine.
There is speculation that the 2022 midterm elections could be a repeat of the 2018 "blue wave."
A number of states are scheduled to raise their minimum wage in 2023.
Kenya is worried about the potential impact of trade tensions with the United States.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is on a road trip to boost his political fortunes.
A look at the ambitious politicians who have come out of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
New York City's libraries are embroiled in a battle over book bans.
A profile of the "Squad" of progressive congresswomen.

‘Desperate move’: Dems’ Iowa Senate pick pushes back after kiss allegation

Mike Franken was giving GOP incumbent Chuck Grassley a tough challenge. Then a conservative website published a police report filed by his former campaign manager.

Price tag of Biden’s student debt relief is about $400B, CBO says

Congressional budget scorekeeper estimates that 90 percent of borrowers will participate in the program

Biden to host Macron for first state dinner

The French president's state visit will be the first for the Biden-Harris administration

Former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio dies at 85

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday morning that he will direct state flags to fly at half-staff in Florio’s honor.

Trudeau to visit Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona

‘Pictures do not portray the utter devastation,’ MP Gudie Hutchings says from hard-hit area of Newfoundland and Labrador.

White House anxiously watches Meloni’s rise to power

Biden aides fear the far-right leader could weaken Italy’s commitment to Ukraine.

Pollsters fear they’re blowing it again in 2022

Democrats seem to be doing better than expected with voters. But if the polls are wrong, they could be disappointed in November — again.

Meet the Trudeau protege who might one day have his job

Canada’s prime minister insists he’s not going anywhere. His foreign affairs minister is among those contemplating what comes next.

Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

Snowden has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs.

Florida fortifies Tampa amid threats of flooding from hurricane

The storm, which could turn into a Category 4 hurricane before it hits Florida’s gulf coast, could be 500 miles wide — making it potentially larger than Hurricane Irma.

Canada to drop Covid measures at the border on Oct. 1

Transport minister says masking will no longer be required on planes or trains.

Recession fears cloud Biden’s feel-good economic message

Joe Biden is ready to hype his economic success story. But inflation and other market factors could spoil the tale.

Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is estimated to cost taxpayers $400 billion, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.

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POLITICO Playbook: Pollsters fret over another big miss

And the latest CBS polling and projections revise predicted House Republican gains downward again.

GOP readies political heartburn for an FBI it won't defund

Republicans' frosty relationship with the FBI hit a breaking point with the agency's Mar-a-Lago search. They're readying some 2023 blowback.

McConnell works to box out Manchin

The GOP leader is pushing his members to block the West Virginia senator's energy permitting bill, the latest loop in their roller-coaster relationship.

Shutdown clock ticking louder

Culture wars take aim at STEM education

The Biden administration is facing an unexpected roadblock in its efforts to expand and diversify the cyber workforce.

Diageo and Distilled Spirits Council part ways

The split was amicable, and Diageo will continue to work with the trade group on areas of mutual interest.

Drones and air taxis will be big part of FAA bill

<b> </b>Capitol Hill’s first official meeting on next year’s FAA reauthorization bill kicks off on Wednesday.

What’s next for Title IX

Education Secretary's proposed Title IX rule drew more than 240,000 comments by the regulation’s comment deadline.

Baby formula fallout lingers ahead of White House conference

A string of FDA failures, despite direct warnings about the Abbott Nutrition formula plant at the center of the crisis, helped to prompt two separate reviews of the agency’s troubled foods division.

‘Huge problem:’ Iranian drones pose new threat to Ukraine

Recent attacks are prompting renewed calls for the U.S. to send more advanced weaponry.

Just wait 'til next year (maybe)

<b> </b>The chances for a big political blow-up next year over the IRS might only be growing.

Minimum wage increases on tap for 2023

A majority of states have set their own higher minimum wage amounts, according to the Labor Department.

Kenya frets about future trade with U.S.

In comments filed with the USTR, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers requested that duty-free access be continued