Democrats join GOP in censuring Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Palestine comments Democrats have criticised the sole Palestinian-American congresswoman for repeating the slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Texas homeowners and businesses will get a tax cut after voters approve Proposition 4 The $18 billion property tax-cut package is aimed squarely at lowering school district property taxes, which make up the lion’s share of a Texas landowner’s property tax bill. The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2023
Election might not settle Connecticut mayor's race upended by video of ballot box stuffing The people of Bridgeport, Connecticut, have cast their ballots for mayor knowing there’s a chance the results won’t actually settle the election The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Ohio voters approve constitutional amendment that protects access to abortion Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. France 24 · Nov 8, 2023
Ohio votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution Abortion rights supporters win major victory in purple state The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
‘Ohio spoke tonight’: voters add abortion rights to state constitution State’s Issue 1 passes with more than 57% of the vote in latest backlash to Roe v Wade’s overturning The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Texas voters gave retired teachers raises and approved new infrastructure funds as most constitutional amendments passed Voters approved a massive property tax cut and several other measures, but refused to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges. The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2023
Under new proposal, all Chicago Board of Education members would be elected by next year An amendment filed by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, would allow the board to be fully elected as soon as next year by splitting up memberships to two and four-year terms. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Democrats gain control of Virginia state legislature in blow to Republican plans In a rebuke to Glenn Youngkin, the governor, voters rejected stricter abortion limits and conservative school policies The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023
Lincoln Project taunts Trump ahead of Ivanka testimony ‘She and Jared tried to get away from you, to ignore you, using your name to make billions,’ the Lincoln Project narrator mocks The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Ramirez-Rosa narrowly escapes City Council censure — with help from mayor and Ald. Mitts Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote against censure of his former floor leader, accused of “manhandling” Ald. Emma Mitts while trying to prevent her entrance to Council chambers. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023
Highlights of Trump's hours on the witness stand at New York civil fraud trial Donald Trump went off The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Republican who compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis faces censure vote Congressman called effort ‘idiotic’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Can Elvis Presley’s cousin take the Mississippi governor’s mansion for the Democrats? Will a famous last name be enough to defeat a scandal-ridden incumbent? The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Special counsel strikes at Trump’s ‘culmination’ of election lies Former president asked a federal judge to strike violent descriptions of January 6 in the government’s indictment against him
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 RFK Jr seeks restraining order against home intruder The lawyer and conspiracy theorist, who is running as an independent in 2024, reportedly filed for the court protection on Monday
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Abortion, Elvis and clues to 2024: The top races to watch on Election Day Democrats and Republicans are watching several states for signs of Biden’s weakness
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Trump falsely claims ‘60 Minutes’ proves Pence could flip election Former president raged as legal adviser went on ‘60 Minutes’ amid Georgia conspiracy case
Salon · Nov 7, 2023 Trump court theatrics could backfire Legal experts say Trump's blowup at the judge was aimed at audience outside the courtroom
The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2023 Appeals court considers Texas’ challenge to federal abortion guidance The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act requires hospitals to stabilize any patient in the emergency room, even, the Biden administration noted in recent guidance, if that requires performing an abortion. Texas sued over the guidance last year.
Ballotpedia · Nov 7, 2023 House Judiciary Committee subpoenas ESG supporters Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Where abortion rights are being voted on today Abortion has become a driving issue in getting voters to cast ballots in local and state elections on Tuesday
Zenger · Nov 7, 2023 Biden Has Successfully Appointed 148 Federal Judges Through November 1 Of His Third Year Biden has appointed and U.S. Senate has confirmed 148 Article III federal judges through November 1, 2023,his third year in office
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Friends share last conversations with Alabama mayor who died by suicide after cross-dressing revealed FL Copeland, also known as Bubba, died on Friday in front of police officers
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Who are the moderators for the third Republican debate? The third debate will be moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker of NBC News and conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt