Is this Joe Biden's fatal mistake? Biden's presidency has been a surprise in many ways. But it was always a compromise, and now it may be a disaster Salon · Nov 18, 2023
He’s correctly predicting the US’s most critical elections. He’s still in college Charles ‘Chaz’ Nuttycombe, 24, is impressing analysts with his accurate forecasts of consequential state legislature elections The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2023
Groups increasingly use defamation law to ward off US election subversion Rudy Giuliani and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell are among election deniers sued for defamatory statements regarding 2020 election The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2023
Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it? With Congress increasingly polarized, there are growing calls to replace the winner-take-all approach for House elections with a system that advocates say could better reflect the country's diversity. WEKU · Nov 18, 2023
House Votes 84-63 to Strip Vouchers from Omnibus School Funding Bill Rural Republicans team up with Dems to remove vouchers from HB 1 in intra party showdown in the House. From Reporting Fellow Josephine Lee. Texas Observer · Nov 18, 2023
Trump un-gagged could prime his fraud trial for more chaos Prosecutors and a New York judge reported threats surrounding the former president’s lawsuits and criminal cases. While his lawyers steer his fraud trial, he can’t be stopped from targeting them and others, for now, Alex Woodward reports The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Colorado District Court "Holds that Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment Does Not Apply to Trump" "The Court is persuaded that 'officers of the United States' did not include the President of the United States." Reason · Nov 18, 2023
Colorado judge rules Trump can remain on 2024 primary ballot The attempt to remove the Republican frontrunner from the ballot was based on the claim that he is constitutionally barred from office because of the January 6 insurrection The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Supporters of Invest in Kids scholarships didn’t try hard enough to get to bargaining table Too many proponents seemed more interested in battling with teachers’ unions than seeking a deal to protect kids already in the program, Rich Miller writes. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023
The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long? Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023
Nikki Haley would beat Biden and DeSantis in New Hampshire, new poll finds Haley only Republican to beat Biden in granite state, as ex-UN ambassador sees gains in several polls The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
‘Stickler’ defense? Opening statements wrap in Burke trial, feds begin calling witnesses Prosecutors kicked off their case with Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon, who began to explain Chicago city government to the jury. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023
Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York fraud case Judge Engoron shoots down ‘nonsensical’ arguments and ‘disingenuous’ and ‘bad faith’ statements The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Judge denies Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case has denied his bid for a mistrial The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Ballotpedia · Nov 17, 2023 The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023 Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1.
France 24 · Nov 17, 2023 Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…
The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023 George Santos faces new move to expel him from Congress after ethics report Bill introduced to expel New York Republican as committee suggests federal prosecutors should bring more charges
The Texas Tribune · Nov 17, 2023 Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas House If elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work against conservatives.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 US labor board delays new employment rule after business groups sue The federal government is delaying a new rule that could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize after business groups sued
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023 Biden's low approval ratings don't mean he is bound to lose the 2024 US election -- here's why US Democrats have been spooked by some recent polling which suggests that voters intend to pick Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden in some key states in the 2024 presidential election.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Biden expected to avoid charges over handling of classified documents Last year several classified documents were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office
Kiplinger · Nov 17, 2023 GOP Lawmakers Demand SALT Deduction Cap Increase: Tax Letter Republicans from high-tax states are clamoring for the SALT deduction cap to rise from its $10,000 limit.
The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023 Trump unleashes outrage at court clerk online barely an hour after gag order paused New York judge temporarily lifted gag order, opening window through which Trump could vent his unrestrained feelings
Salon · Nov 17, 2023 House GOP's main agenda: Impeach Biden Sure, their first effort was an "unmitigated disaster" — according to them! But stay tuned for much more
The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023 Thirteen Republicans support resolution to expel George Santos from Congress - as it happened Mississippi Republican brings forth measure to expel the New York lawmaker after report found pervasive misuse of campaign finances for personal use