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Hunter Biden hit with new criminal charges by Department of Justice

President’s son is already facing gun charges in Delaware

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Seven new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked seven new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 27-Dec. 3. This was two more candidates than the prior week. 

Ballotpedia · Dec 8, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Dec. 3, Ballotpedia has tracked 31 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 31, Ballotpedia tracked one from Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:   

Ballotpedia · Dec 8, 2023

Colo. ballot challenge threatens Trump

“Courts do not have to shield their eyes from the obvious facts staring them in the face,” law professor says

Salon · Dec 7, 2023

Trump says he needs to lose weight after seeing courtroom sketch

Former president returns to court for the first time in a month as his attorneys wrap up their defence

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Trump's rumored "cabinet of losers"

Axios report cites non-attorney Stephen Miller as possible attorney general — and MTG as veep

Salon · Dec 7, 2023

Georgia Republicans finalize district maps to comply with judge’s order

Democrats, however, say new maps create a majority-Black district at the expense of another district, contrary to judge’s instruction

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023

Texas Observer School Board Investigation Spurs Call for Reform

State Representative Erin Zwiener says Texas must improve campaign finance transparency and adopt contribution limits.

Texas Observer · Dec 7, 2023

Jan 6 rioter running for George Santos’ House seat made jarring comment about Congress on day of attack

‘I’m here to stop the steal. It’s our f****** House!’ Philip Sean Grillo said on Jan 6, unaware that Congress convened in US Capitol

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Former Presidential Hopeful Julian Castro to Lead LCF's Efforts to Improve Latino's Civic Participation

Castro has a lengthy career in politics, serving as Mayor of Houston and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama.

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2023