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Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it?

With Congress increasingly polarized, there are growing calls to replace the winner-take-all approach for House elections with a system that advocates say could better reflect the country's diversity.

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House Votes 84-63 to Strip Vouchers from Omnibus School Funding Bill

Rural Republicans team up with Dems to remove vouchers from HB 1 in intra party showdown in the House. From Reporting Fellow Josephine Lee.

Texas Observer

Trump un-gagged could prime his fraud trial for more chaos

Prosecutors and a New York judge reported threats surrounding the former president’s lawsuits and criminal cases. While his lawyers steer his fraud trial, he can’t be stopped from targeting them and others, for now, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

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Colorado District Court "Holds that Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment Does Not Apply to Trump"

"The Court is persuaded that 'officers of the United States' did not include the President of the United States."

Reason

Colorado judge rules Trump can remain on 2024 primary ballot

The attempt to remove the Republican frontrunner from the ballot was based on the claim that he is constitutionally barred from office because of the January 6 insurrection

The Independent UK

Supporters of Invest in Kids scholarships didn’t try hard enough to get to bargaining table

Too many proponents seemed more interested in battling with teachers’ unions than seeking a deal to protect kids already in the program, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long?

Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown.

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Nikki Haley would beat Biden and DeSantis in New Hampshire, new poll finds

Haley only Republican to beat Biden in granite state, as ex-UN ambassador sees gains in several polls

The Independent UK

‘Stickler’ defense? Opening statements wrap in Burke trial, feds begin calling witnesses

Prosecutors kicked off their case with Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon, who began to explain Chicago city government to the jury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York fraud case

Judge Engoron shoots down ‘nonsensical’ arguments and ‘disingenuous’ and ‘bad faith’ statements

The Independent UK

Judge denies Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case has denied his bid for a mistrial

The Independent UK

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023

Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1.

Ballotpedia

Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…

France 24

George Santos faces new move to expel him from Congress after ethics report

Bill introduced to expel New York Republican as committee suggests federal prosecutors should bring more charges

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Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas House

If elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work against conservatives.

The Independent UK

US labor board delays new employment rule after business groups sue

The federal government is delaying a new rule that could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize after business groups sued

The Conversation

Biden's low approval ratings don't mean he is bound to lose the 2024 US election -- here's why

US Democrats have been spooked by some recent polling which suggests that voters intend to pick Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden in some key states in the 2024 presidential election.

The Independent UK

Biden expected to avoid charges over handling of classified documents

Last year several classified documents were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office

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GOP Lawmakers Demand SALT Deduction Cap Increase: Tax Letter

Republicans from high-tax states are clamoring for the SALT deduction cap to rise from its $10,000 limit.

The Guardian - US

Trump unleashes outrage at court clerk online barely an hour after gag order paused

New York judge temporarily lifted gag order, opening window through which Trump could vent his unrestrained feelings

Salon

House GOP's main agenda: Impeach Biden

Sure, their first effort was an "unmitigated disaster" — according to them! But stay tuned for much more

The Guardian - US

Thirteen Republicans support resolution to expel George Santos from Congress - as it happened

Mississippi Republican brings forth measure to expel the New York lawmaker after report found pervasive misuse of campaign finances for personal use

Salon

Profs question Cannon's ability to serve

"It's not just she is continually going for Trump but that she is now doing it almost strategically,” expert says

The Independent UK

Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

The Independent UK

Voters don’t want Biden, another top Democrat warns party

Exclusive: Tim Ryan, the former congressman who challenged Pelosi for control of Democratic caucus, tells John Bowden about his party’s ‘brand’ problem and why he thinks Biden shouldn’t hide from a 2024 Democratic rival

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