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U.S. House speaker fight is jeopardizing Israeli aid, Texas Rep. Michael McCaul says

Foreign Affairs Chair Michael McCaul said the attack on Israel by Hamas has increased the urgency to select a House speaker.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023

George Santos could be implicated in fake $500k loan, report says

Mr Santos’s campaign treasurer pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge relating to her management of congressman’s finances

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Who is Jack Smith? The special prosecutor who could take down Trump

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally. Now he is focused on the Republican and his inner circle, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

DOJ could give Cannon opening to delay

"It ultimately comes down to Judge Cannon, who has thus far appeared receptive to Trump's arguments," attorney says

Salon · Oct 10, 2023

Trump fraud trial: Allen Weisselberg grilled on financial report discrepancies

Prosecutors questioned former chief financial officer about the value of Trump’s triplex apartment in Trump Tower

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2023

Laphonza Butler’s appointment makes the Senate looks a little bit more like America

Butler, the former head of Emily’s List, has an impressive track record of social and economic activism, Marc Morial writes. She becomes just one of a handful of Black women and LGBTQ individuals to serve in the Senate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader

Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023

Unveiling of city’s 2024 budget will be 2nd big test of Brandon Johnson’s leadership

Mayor Brandon Johnson will stand before the City Council Wednesday to disclose how he plans to plug a $538 million budget shortfall, more than $200 million of it tied to the migrant crisis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Nikki Haley’s campaign raises $11m as poll puts her as Trump’s closest rival

The former South Carolina Governor is vying for position with Ron DeSantis, looking to take the lead with just over three months to go before the first GOP nominating contest in Iowa

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Matt Gaetz calls McCarthy’s insults a ‘death rattle’ as House GOP remains in disarray

Congressmen Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are vying for the Speakership, but questions remain over whether they can muster the votes

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023