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Donald Trump storms out of New York courtroom after receiving $10,000 fine

Former US President was fined after making disparaging remark about court clerk

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Trump isn't accustomed to restrictions. That's beginning to test the legal system

Donald Trump was slapped with a $10,000 fine for violating a gag order after he was unexpectedly called to the witness stand in his New York fraud trial

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Texas House passes three immigration bills after contentious night of debate

Democrats fumed when Republicans tried to block more amendments on a bill that would create a new state crime for illegally crossing the border into Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 26, 2023

Trump loses final bid to stop Colorado case that could see him barred from ballot

Case filed on behalf of Republican and unaffiliated voters represented by advocacy group

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Trump takes the stand and storms out

Donald Trump made a surprise stop on the witness stand in his New York fraud case

Salon · Oct 25, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 195 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 195, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Oct 25, 2023

Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion “travel ban” — for now

Amarillo's city council said it will continue to study the issue. The city is one of just a few in Texas to reject the policy pushed by anti-abortion activists.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 17 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 17, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · Oct 25, 2023

Johnson cements "extreme MAGA takeover"

Johnson's win marks the first time the GOP has unanimously elected a speaker since elevating John Boehner in 2011

Salon · Oct 25, 2023

North Carolina lawmakers approve maps creating gains for the GOP in Congress

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next year.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2023