The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

COVID Lockdown Violation Conviction Reversed, Based on N.J. Policy Exempting "Political Activities"

Defendant was "walking along the highway holding up signs to passing motorists stating 'PHUCK,' '#THIN BLUE,' and 'Slow Down Police Ahead.'"

Reason · Dec 19, 2023

Trump judge dismantles fraud trial expert witness: ‘Lost all credibility’

In a scathing ruling, Judge Arthur Engoron said the former president’s defence witness ‘lost all credibility’

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

First Thing: Texas governor signs bill allowing police to arrest migrants entering US illegally

Law gives officers sweeping powers as well as empowering local judges to order people’s expulsion. Plus, is the book world turning against Goodreads?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Ivana claims Trump kept Hitler quotes by bed in resurfaced interview

A 1990 Vanity Fair profile of Ivana Trump noted the future president’s apparent fascination with the Nazi leader

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Arizona Democrats’ No 1 message: ‘Republicans want to destroy our democracy’

State party chair Yolanda Bejarano says Biden’s agenda of job creation and lowering family’s costs is a winner and recent polling does not capture where voters will be come election day

The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023

How the Florida GOP fell apart in a year

Gov. Ron DeSantis grasps desperately for attention, as the state party chair is pushed out after a rape allegation

Salon · Dec 19, 2023

After years of losing battles with GOP leaders, some big city Texas mayors strike friendlier tone

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and incoming Houston Mayor John Whitmire, two veteran Democratic legislators, are trying to repair their cities’ fraught relationships with the state’s GOP leadership.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2023

Trump lawyer claims New York AG is ‘trying to kill’ ex-president

Alina Habba offered no evidence to back up her claims

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy extends far beyond the Supreme Court, her son says

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, whose funeral is Tuesday, is being remembered as a Supreme Court trailblazer. After retiring from the bench in 2006, she worked to expand civics education in schools.

WEKU · Dec 19, 2023

President Fears Democratic Loss Amid Growing Frustration

Former President Biden expresses concern over potential Democrat loss in November. The Bidens also reportedly frustrated by the low approval rating.

Top News · Dec 19, 2023