Eric hit with emails disproving denials MSNBC legal analyst warns Eric Trump is in for a "rude awakening" after trying to "snow" Judge Engoron Salon · Nov 2, 2023
A mom and son are charged in Idaho after a teen is taken to Oregon for an abortion With some narrow exceptions, abortion is banned in Republican-controlled Idaho but is legal in Oregon, and the state made it illegal to help minors get an abortion without their parents' consent. WEKU · Nov 2, 2023
Paid leave ordinance passes key committee vote, despite opposition from some business leaders Proposal would require Chicago employers to give five sick days and five vacation days. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023
Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff The Senate has circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville and confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Experts: Cannon set to delay Trump trial Trump documents case "may very well suffer death by a thousand Cannon continuances," ex-prosecutor predicts Salon · Nov 2, 2023
‘Common sense’ doesn’t explain City Council, so judge to allow Chicago ‘civics lesson’ for Burke jurors Political science professor Constance Mixon’s testimony about government operations will be crucial to helping jury understand the racketeering case against former City Council member Ed Burke, prosecutors say. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023
When is Donald Trump going on trial? Ex-president will be attending multiple trials in 2024 while campaigning for the White House The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson calls far-right Greene and Massie ‘close friends’ ‘I don’t disagree with them on many issues and principles,’ Speaker Johnson says of hard-right Republicans The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
One disgraced ex-president, four trials: Inside Donald Trump’s legal troubles The Former commander-in-chief faces cases in Washington, Florida, New York and Georgia – all while campaigning to become president once again. Josh Marcus explains each one and the lengthy prison sentences that could be attached The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Can Donald Trump still run for president after four indictments? Republican former president Donald Trump faces federal indictments in Florida and DC and criminal and civil cases in both New York and Georgia The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Trump 2024 disqualification hearing reaches far back into history Motion to dismiss trial on grounds of free speech denied by judge The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Mary Trump Speculates On Trump Family’s Testimony In Fraud Trial Donald Trump's niece raises concerns about her cousins' potential stances and their father's influence on the trial. Zenger · Nov 2, 2023
Trump gloats over retirement of Republican who attacked election lie Decision of Ken Buck, who condemned party for questioning Biden’s victory, is ‘good news for the country’, ex-president says The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
Hunter Biden hits out at GOP ‘weaponisation’ of addiction in rare op-ed The rare op-ed by President Joe Biden’s son is part of a public relations push meant to counter GOP attacks on him as his father gears up for a re-election campaign The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023 Trump sons deny knowing of financial statements at heart of $250m fraud trial Donald Jr says he ‘relied upon accountants’ for financial statements while Eric says he ‘never had anything to do’ with them
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Nikki Haley mocks Ron DeSantis over height-boosting heel rumors Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley compared her ‘honest’ use of high heels to the rumours that Ron DeSantis has denied
Ballotpedia · Nov 2, 2023 Costs to collect signatures for state ballot initiatives in 2023 were higher than the average for the previous five odd-year cycles In 2023, $12.95 million was expended on signature drives for seven citizen-initiated ballot measures, including six that voters will decide on Nov. 7. Earlier in 2023, voters decided on a ballot initiative in Oklahoma. The average cost for the signature drives amounted to $1.85 million, ranging from $75,341 for Oklahoma…
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Trump-appointed judge hints she may delay classified documents trial Former president’s legal team claimed it would take 10 years to go through all the evidence in the case
Salon · Nov 2, 2023 Experts: NY AG "set up" Don Jr. to fall NY AG chose not to charge the case criminally but "that could change based on" Don Jr.'s testimony, analyst says
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 George Santos crowns himself king after surviving vote to expel him from Congress George Santos – who has been exposed for lying about 9/11 and is also charged with laundering campaign funds – celebrated his small victory by sharing a self-aggrandising post on X
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Trump aide denies claim ex-president chose not to call National Guard during Jan 6 insurrection Kash Patel’s testimony runs contrary to findings made by Jan 6 committee and Department of Defence
The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023 Trump should be blocked from state ballot, Minnesota supreme court hears Lawsuit argues ex-president should be not be allowed to run in 2024 in state over efforts to overturn 2020 election and January 6
The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023 Book bans and school bathrooms: Republicans to test power of ‘parents’ rights’ movement in Virginia From pandemic to book bans and school bathrooms, ‘parents’ rights’ are playing a key role – but its electoral potency is being questioned
The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2023 Texas GOP lawmakers’ border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7 billion — and counting If bills now being considered pass, lawmakers will be left with $3.3 billion to take care of unforeseen costs over the next two years. Some experts worry that Texas can’t sustain its massive spending on the border and public education.
Ballotpedia · Nov 2, 2023 2023 ballot measure qualification costs higher than the average for the previous five odd-year cycles Welcome to the Thursday November 2, 2023, Brew.