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‘Uncharted territory’: elections officials weigh Trump’s presidency eligibility

The constitution bars anyone from holding public office if they ‘engaged in insurrection’ – but political vitriol makes it a tough call

The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2023

Biden impeachment effort ‘eight months of abject failure’, watchdog report says

Congressional Integrity Project reports on several inconsistencies and untruths in James Comer’s House investigation

The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2023

Head of the class: 33-year-old new Ed Board president praised for ‘thoughtful, insightful’ leadership

Schools leader Jianan Shi says his style is about “listening and collaborating. And that may not be sexy, but it’s what builds trust. It’s what builds relationships. And that’s how I lead.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023

Previewing Louisiana’s Secretary of State primary on Oct. 14

Welcome to the Monday, September 11, 2023, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 11, 2023

What if Biden bows out?

There may not be a constituency for a direct challenge — but that doesn't mean Democrats shouldn't be prepared

Salon · Sep 11, 2023

Why a 4-day work week is on the table for auto workers

Shawn Fain, the president of the UAW, is calling for a 32-hour work week at 40 hours of pay for autoworkers, an idea that was first embraced by the union's leaders almost a century ago.

WEKU · Sep 11, 2023

Why Trump’s Candidacy Faces Graver Threat From 14th Amendment Case In Colorado

A lawsuit filed to prevent former President Donald Trump from contending for the presidency could have far-reaching implications

Zenger · Sep 11, 2023

McCarthy juggles government shutdown and Biden impeachment inquiry as House returns to messy fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Why Sen. Duckworth slammed cartoon mocking Senators as disabled and aged

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., blasts a cartoon in Roll Call saying in a ‘poor attempt to comment on the age of some senators, this cartoon inherently is ageist and ableist.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023

Dara Singh Chauhan’s defeat in Ghosi signals voters’ wrath on turncoats in U.P.

The defeat of BJP candidate Dara Singh Chauhan, a known party-hopper, in the just-concluded Ghosi byelection, points to a trend of turncoats losing elections in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023