The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Can Trump be banned from 2024 presidential race? Legal experts divided on 14th amendment arguments

Legal effort seeks to bar supporters of ‘rebellion’ or ‘insurrection from serving

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Trump’s election interference trial explained: Everything to know about the case as new evidence revealed

A sprawling Justice Department probe into the former president and his allies yielded four criminal charges in a stunning indictment outlining a path to power at whatever cost, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

All of Trump’s court dates as Trump Organization civil suit trial begins

Ex-president will be attending multiple trials in 2024 while campaigning for the White House

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Will Hurd ends Republican presidential bid and endorses Nikki Haley

Former Texas congressman, who failed to gain much support during his campaign, said Haley is now best option for Republicans

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2023

Ex-GOP congressman Will Hurd drops out of 2024 race and endorses rival

‘If the Republican party nominates Donald Trump or the various personalities jockeying to imitate his divisive, crass behavior, we will lose,’ Hurd says as he drops out

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Biden interview sinks Trump narrative

Analyst calls Biden's interview with special counsel “what people do when they’re not hiding anything”

Salon · Oct 10, 2023

Supreme Court to hear arguments in key case about gerrymandering

A South Carolina case about gerrymandering – the drawing of legislative district lines to maximize political power – that could affect voting rights around the country will be one of the cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during its upcoming 2023-2024 term.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

Trump roasts DeSantis for supposedly wearing ‘hidden heels’

Mr DeSantis’ choice of footwear has been driving speculation for some time

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

School board deep dives continued—Virginia edition

Welcome to the Tuesday, October 10, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Oct 10, 2023

Michigan Democrats want to ease access to abortion. But one Democrat is saying no

Michigan Democrats want to pass new bills to remove abortion obstacles like a 24-hour waiting period, and a ban on Medicaid reimbursement. But one Democrat doesn't agree — and they need her vote.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023