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Home discomfort for Ron DeSantis as Florida Republicans edge away

State party’s decision to allow Trump on to presidential ballot without loyalty oath shows governor’s iron grip is loosening

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2023

A deep dive on voter registration

Welcome to the Monday, September 25, 2023, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 25, 2023

Trump ironically demands all Senate Democrats resign over Bob Menendez scandal

While Trump is calling for the removal of all Senate Democrats, he has refused to stand down from his own political ambitions in the face of 91 criminal charges

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

GOP congressman says Americans ‘sick and tired’ of government shutdowns as his party threatens one

Far-right conservatives offer McCarthy his greatest test as Speaker with shutdown budget demands

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Missouri says clinic that challenged transgender treatment restrictions didn't provide proper care

Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care by filing a new lawsuit accusing the clinic of failing to provide proper care for transgender minors even before the new law took effect last month

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Poll showing Trump up 10 points over Biden for 2024 election criticized

A Washington Post-ABC poll showed results that diverge from most other surveys, and even the pollsters issued a caveat

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2023

America's leaders are older than they've ever been. Why didn't the founding fathers foresee this as a problem?

The US Congress has had no shortage of viral moments in recent months. Senator Dianne Feinstein seemingly became confused over how to vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell experienced two extended “freeze episodes” during press conferences. And several members of Congress mistook TikTok for the name of a breath mint…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several bills aimed at bolstering the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Menendez indictment looks bad, but there are defenses he can make

Reactions came quickly to the federal indictment on Sept. 22, 2023, of New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Bob Menendez. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined other state Democrats in urging Menendez to resign, saying, “The alleged facts are so serious that they compromise the ability of Senator Menendez to…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023

New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim will challenge Bob Menendez for Senate seat after bribery scandal

Senator Bob Menendez has refused to step down after being indicted on federal crimes

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023