Trump vs. Biden 2024: All-time ugly Trump lies about his weight — and that's what the press focuses on? We won't save democracy that way, folks Salon · Sep 7, 2023
Democratic senator ‘dares’ Republicans to impeach Biden: ‘You’re going to lose’ Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman says any attempt to impeach president would end up hurting the Republican party The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023
Do unbiased jurors exist to serve at Trump's trials in the age of social media? As trial dates approach for former President Donald Trump’s indictments, both he and prosecutors are already claiming it will be hard to secure an impartial jury. The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023
Incoming top cop Larry Snelling should have the chance to pick his own leadership team Snelling will inherit personnel changes he should have been the one to make. We’re also concerned about questions surrounding four of Interim Supt. Fred Waller’s picks. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023
Biden wants federal workforce to come to the office more. Some ask why? As employers including the federal government cut back on remote work, employees who never had any intention of working from an office push back and threaten to retire or resign. WEKU · Sep 7, 2023
DeSantis eyes revoking constitutional safeguard for Florida’s Black voters The state’s Republican governor is already appealing a judge’s decision to strike down unlawful election maps The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023
Michigan Democrats are lining up to replace Republican Rep. John James in his battleground district Democrat Carl Marlinga will again seek a House seat in Michigan's 10th District after losing by half a percentage point to Republican John James last year The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
The states where it’s impossible to vote if you have a felony conviction While states in recent years have moved away from Jim Crow-era policies, several still make it difficult for people leaving prison to regain the right to vote The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023
Texas AG Paxton proves MAGA loves crooks Like Trump, the ridiculously corrupt politician talks smack on social media, but won't testify in his own defense Salon · Sep 7, 2023
A look at presidential campaign suspensions in recent cycles Welcome to the Thursday, September 7, 2023, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 7, 2023
California becomes first US state to pass bill banning caste discrimination Bill passed by margin of 31-5 and now needs to be signed into law by governor The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Get real: Trump plans to be a dictator Project 2025 is a strategy that has been developed by right-wing think tanks Salon · Sep 7, 2023
The legal strategy of Trump's threats Special counsel alleges Trump's daily statements may bias the Washington jury pool Salon · Sep 7, 2023
WEKU · Sep 7, 2023 This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl is the youngest state GOP chair. He wants to increase GOP turnout among Black and young voters amid a larger redistricting battle and a looming election.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Mexico is likely to get its first female president after top parties choose 2 women as candidates With the selection of former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum as the candidate of the country’s ruling party in next June’s election, Mexico will have for the first time two women from its main political powers competing for the presidency
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Bombshell moment Proud Boys leader finally admits Trump lost 2020 presidential election Enrique Tarrio’s admission – more than two years after the Capitol riot – came too late to save him from the longest January 6 sentence to date
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Georgia judge rules that Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro can be tried together starting Oct. 23 Lawyers for former President Donald Trump cannot sever their cases in Georgia election interference prosecution, a Fulton County Superior Court judge rules.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as Republican senator demands end to abortion policy Top military officials are voicing their concerns that national security is being harmed by an impasse that has stalled more than 300 top military promotions
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Lawsuit contends Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause bars Trump from running again for president As former President Donald Trump leads the GOP pack heading into 2024 he faces four criminal cases. A lawsuit alleges he cannot run based on a clause prohibiting those who support insurrection from seeking higher office.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 California courts may weigh acceptance of child's gender identity in custody cases California lawmakers have passed legislation requiring judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings
Salon · Sep 6, 2023 Navy secretary slams GOP Sen. Tuberville Tuberville's eight month blockade over Pentagon abortion policy is hurting officers, military leaders told CNN
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Trump was warned FBI might search Mar-a-Lago for missing secret papers, ex-attorney’s notes claim Trump is known to have battled with DoJ for months before FBI raided his estate
Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023 Florida Secretary of State says he will appeal state court decision overturning congressional district boundaries On Sept. 4, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd filed notice that his office and the state legislature would appeal a Leon County Circuit Court decision overturning the state’s congressional district boundaries in North Florida to a state intermediate appellate court. Florida 2nd Circuit Court Judge J. Lee Marsh declared…
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Wisconsin Republicans want to impeach a liberal state Supreme Court justice before she has even heard a case After her blowout victory secured the court’s liberal majority, GOP officials want her off the bench