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Presidential debates are no longer must-see TV

As the next 2024 Republican primary debate approaches, it’s worth asking: Are we just looking for zingers and gaffes? What are we learning about the candidates, other than who can score more points?

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

Texas claims in filings that challenges to 2023 election are invalid, results are final

In court filings Tuesday, the secretary of state’s office argued that the plaintiffs in the election contests “never served a citation” properly. But there’s no guarantee it’ll work.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 7, 2023

‘Do you have memory issues?’ Defense hammers at credibility of witness at Burke corruption trial

Witness is pressed why he didn’t initially tell FBI agents about the former alderperson’s apparent interest in getting private business from Burger King owners.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2023

Trump fake electors in Wisconsin settle lawsuit and agree Biden won in 2020

First time that pro-Trump fake electors have agreed to such a deal as investigations continue in other states

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for December 2023

In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from November 2 through December 1, 2023. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month.

Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2023

Six Republicans in Nevada charged in fake elector scheme to overturn Trump’s loss

The state’s GOP chair and other Trump allies face felony charges

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Gaza protests prompt California governor to hold virtual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony

California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't host an in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol this year

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Redistricting Battle Brews in North Carolina as Black, Latino Voters Sue Over Congressional Map

Latinos are challenging North Carolina's new congressional map, claiming that it is in violation of their 14th Amendment.

Latin Times · Dec 6, 2023

Republicans know January 6 is a political loser. So they’re trying to rewrite history

Republican attempts to rewrite history will not go the way they expect, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023