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First hearing held in Georgia for 2020 election interference case

Fulton county judge said he hoped to decide trial schedules for the 19 defendants involved next week

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Peter Navarro declines to defend himself in contempt trial

Jury expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Federal court panel overturns Alabama’s revised congressional redistricting plan

A three-judge panel of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled on Sept. 5 that the revised congressional district boundaries that the Alabama legislature enacted on July 21, 2023, were not in accordance with the Voting Rights Act. The state adopted the revised congressional map…

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023

McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up twice at news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Sept. 3, Ballotpedia has tracked 11 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 11, Ballotpedia tracked one from Aug. 28-Sept. 3. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:   

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023

Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was often Italian or Irish American

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Convicted Jan. 6 criminals are modern-day heroes to Republicans

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, sentenced to 22 years in prison for organizing the storming of the Capitol, and other convicted seditionists are viewed as patriots by conservatives.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Two new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023

Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health

Republican Senate leader, 81, says he will finish term as signs emerge of uncertainty over his future in GOP ranks

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Whistle-blowing protester derails Peter Navarro’s attempts to ask for cash outside contempt trial

Ex-trade advisor to Trump is accused of ignoring congressional subpoena

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023