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McCarthy claims he swore at Trump in tense phone call, report says

Ex-speaker has sought vengeance against political enemies following his ouster

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Biden Threatens To Block GOP Plan To Send 3,000 People Back to Federal Prison

The White House cited the extraordinarily low recidivism rates among those released and the savings to taxpayers in its veto threat.

Reason · Nov 30, 2023

Former ambassador and Republican politician sues to block Tennessee voting law

Former Ambassador to Poland and longtime Republican politician Victor Ashe is suing Tennessee election officials over a state law he claims is so vague that he could be prosecuted for voting in a Republican primary

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

As Gavin Newsom’s political star rises, some Californians are wary of his ‘new persona’

Governor has been busy campaigning over the last few months, but his approval rating sank to an all-time low and his constituents are growing increasingly skeptical

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023

Edward Blum's crusade against affirmative action has used the legal strategy developed by civil rights activists

Few people have been more associated with rolling back modern-day civil rights laws than Edward Blum, the former stockbroker who has successfully challenged many affirmative action and voting rights laws.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

Top aide ditches Ramaswamy’s campaign – and moves to Trump’s

Brian Swensen, who has served as Mr Ramaswamy’s national political director since the spring, confirmed his departure to CBS News

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

George Santos: a creature of Congress, dark money and limitless Republican hypocrisy

The New York fabulist faces expulsion but the fault for his rise lies with Trump, McCarthy, McConnell and the supreme court

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom are set for a one-of-a-kind showdown: What to expect as the rivals debate

Flagging runner-up will face off against the ‘shadow’ candidate who says he isn’t running

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz walk out of U.S. Senate hearing as Democrats vote on Harlan Crow subpoena

The Texas Republicans opposed subpoenaing conservative donor Crow over his ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, casting it as a partisan attack.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 30, 2023

Biden now holds slight lead over Trump in new national poll

The survey found most Americans believe Mr Biden was the legitimate winner in the 2020 election

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023