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Kevin McCarthy’s exit shows that Congress is now the House of Maga

Kevin McCarthy’s exit is a cautionary tale about accommodating the most extremist factions of the GOP, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Take to Social Media to Criticize GOP Lawmakers Over Immigration

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members are criticizing the GOP for blocking an aid bill for Ukraine and Israel over immigration demands.

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2023

California hometown sheds few tears for retiring McCarthy: ‘Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Kevin’

Local Republicans praised the former House speaker but unfashionable Bakersfield largely greeted his exit with a shrug

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023

Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that allowed pregnant woman to have an abortion

The court put on hold a ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo a challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S.

WEKU · Dec 9, 2023

How a 2024 election questionnaire puts candidates in an awkward spot

A question posed by Equality Illinois brings to mind a state law that says legislators cannot promise action on a bill in exchange for a contribution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

City Council panel advances new 311 ‘hate incident’ reporting plan

The “Chi vs. Hate” ordinance aims to collect reports of disturbing acts that might fall short of a crime, but hint at more troubling actions to come, as hate crimes spike in Chicago and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023

Report: Deputies were justified when they fired at SUV that blasted through Mar-a-Lago checkpoint

A Florida sheriff's office has concluded that two of its deputies were justified when they opened fire on a driver who sped through a checkpoint outside then-President Donald Trump's home

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years

A federal judge is prohibiting the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

When are the Iowa caucuses and why are they so important?

Prominent Iowa pollster tells Gustaf Kilander, ‘it should be impossible to poll caucuses accurately because they’re designed for things to change at the very last moment’

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Megyn Kelly panel caught on hot mic mocking Ron DeSantis after GOP debate

It’s not first time pundits have commented on Florida governor’s facial expressions

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023