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Pope says 'backward' U.S. conservatives have replaced faith with ideology

Pope Francis has blasted the “backwardness” of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

There's no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

President Joe Biden was “fine,” according to White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, after tripping over a sandbag at a U.S. Air Force graduation ceremony on June 1, 2023.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

Judicial orders restricting Trump's speech seek to balance his own constitutional rights

In each of former President Donald Trump’s four indictments, he has been allowed to stay out of jail before his trial so long as he abides by certain conditions commonly applied to most people accused of crimes in the U.S.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

A look at who is running this year’s presidential campaigns

Welcome to the Monday, August 28, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Aug 28, 2023

Rural Texas sheriffs, stretched thin, are getting an injection of cash from state lawmakers

With little in local tax revenue to help pay staff, rural Texas sheriffs are often forced to do more with less. Lawmakers hope a new grant program will help rebuild the ranks of rural law enforcement.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2023

Jan. 6: Battle in America's endless war

Many Republicans believe violence may be necessary. After decades of overseas war, why should we be surprised?

Salon · Aug 28, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy picked up steam at the GOP debate. How far could he go?

Ramaswamy has pitched himself as a younger, more extreme version of the former president. While he's gained in the polls, a GOP strategist warns "he'll never surpass Trump by trying to mimic Trump."

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Biden and Harris to meet King’s family on ‘I Have a Dream’ speech anniversary

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family to mark Monday’s 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

Judge to hear arguments on Mark Meadows' request to move Georgia election case to federal court

A federal judge in Atlanta is set to hear arguments Monday on whether Mark Meadows should be allowed to fight the Georgia indictment accusing him of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election in federal court rather than in a state court

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Trump lawyers back in DC court as two sides differ over trial date in election subversion case

Lawyers for Donald Trump are due back in court Monday as a federal judge considers radically conflicting proposals for a trial date in the case accusing him of working to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023