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Virginia jury acquits school spokesman of perjury in probe that was a focus of governor’s campaign

A jury has acquitted the longtime spokesman for a northern Virginia school system of perjuring himself during a high-profile investigation of two school-based sexual assaults

The Independent UK

House impeachment managers got most of what they wanted in trial rules adopted by the Texas Senate

Supporters and opponents of impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton pressed for favorable rules governing a Senate trial that will begin on Sept. 5.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: General Assembly of North Carolina

As of June 18, members of the General Assembly of North Carolina, which includes the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate, have passed seven bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those seven bills, legislators passed one during the week…

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New York bill aims to help the wrongfully convicted. Prosecutors say it would aid the guilty, too

People who have pleaded guilty to crimes they didn’t commit would have an easier time challenging their convictions under a bill passed by New York lawmakers this week

The Independent UK

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Legislature

As of June 18, members of the Texas State Legislature, which includes the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate, have passed 34 bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those 34 bills, legislators passed zero during the week of June 12-18.

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GOP releases whistleblower testimonies from ex-IRS agents in Hunter Biden case

House Republicans have released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter

The Independent UK

Arizona election denier Kari Lake ‘couch-surfing like a bum’ at Mar-a-Lago, ex-Trump lawyer says

Failed gubernatoiral candidate’s campaign team denies the accusation

The Independent UK

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Chicago’s inspector general would be limited to 2 terms under reform proposal

Ald. Matt Martin’s plan also sets timelines to avoid watchdog post remaining vacant for long periods.

Chicago Sun-Times

3.7% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries

So far this year, seven state legislative incumbents—five Democrats and two Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. As of June 21, there were two incumbents in uncalled races.

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Why are Republicans accusing Joe and Hunter Biden of bribery?

Republicans claim the president took a $5m bribe to change US policy towards Ukraine but the allegations are the same discredited ones floated during Donald Trump’s first impeachment

The Independent UK

Planned Parenthood, Emily's List and NARAL-Pro Choice America endorse Joe Biden in 2024 race

Three top reproductive rights groups are endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection in 2024

The Independent UK

Legislators introduced triple the number of constitutional amendments related to parental rights in 2023 compared to prior years

Since 2013, at least 38 state constitutional amendments related to parental rights have been introduced in state legislatures. From 2013 to 2021, there were between one and three amendments introduced each year. In 2022, there were four constitutional amendments introduced. In 2023, that number more than tripled, with 13 state…

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Republicans to cut University of Wisconsin System's budget by $32M in diversity programs spat

Republican lawmakers will cut the University of Wisconsin System’s budget by $32 million despite a projected record-high $7 billion state budget surplus, leaving the university nearly half a billion dollars short of what it requested

The Independent UK

Kentucky attorney general asks FBI to investigate donations to his rival in governor's race

Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office has asked the FBI to investigate an infusion of campaign donations linked to a credit card

The Independent UK

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Experts: DOJ will use Trump's statements

"It's Defendant School 101: Never talk about the facts of your case," former federal prosecutor says

Salon

GOPers fume at "politically dumb" MAGAs

"House members are losing patience with a lot of these investigations," longtime Capitol Hill aide says

Axios

Top GOP senators bristle at House impeachment efforts

"This seems like an extremely partisan exercise," said one Senate Republican.

The Independent UK

‘Trump in heels’ loses election bid

Amanda Chase previously censured by colleagues for defence of Jan 6 rioters

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Democrats Raise $127M For 2024 Election Cycle, Outpacing Republicans

Republican committees raised $107M as of May 31, 2023, according to recent campaign finance filings

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Louisiana Governor Race: Nine Candidates Vie For Open Seat In All-Party Primary

Jeff Landry, Hunter Lundy, John Schroder, and Shawn Wilson emerge as top contenders in the primary on Oct. 14

Zenger

Oregon’s Longest Legislative Walkout Continues Over Controversial Bills

Republican senators absent to prevent vote on parental consent for abortion, firearms, and transgender treatments.

The Independent UK

New ad mocks Trump’s excuse that he was too ‘busy’ to hand back boxes of secret government intel

Trump is facing 37 felony charges over his handling of classified documents

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Nancy Mace being tipped as Donald Trump’s new running mate

South Carolina congresswoman once critical of former president over Capitol riot has emerged as reliable defender of his name since federal indictment

Zenger

Single-Party Control Of State Executive Offices Rises To 44 States

Republicans hold 24 state government triplexes, Democrats hold 20, with potential for more to come

Zenger

Louisiana Republicans Face More Term-Limits In 2023 Elections

Term-limited legislators make up 15% of seats in the Louisiana State Legislature, with 16 Republicans and 6 Democrats affected.

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