A new GOP tradition: Frontrunner to dud It's an exact replay of DeSantis' fellow Floridian Marco Rubio's 2016 strategy. How did that work out for Rubio? Salon · Aug 18, 2023
Winning The 2024 Election Won’t Save Donald Trump From A Georgia Prison Donald Trump's recent indictment in Georgia is arguably the strongest case against the former president Zenger · Aug 18, 2023
Joe Biden says US, Japan and South Korea ‘doubling down’ on joint defense against security threats – as it happened US president, Yoon Suk Yeol and Fumio Kishida meet as they agree to take trilateral defence cooperation to ‘unprecedented levels’ The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023
Biden’s awkward silence on Trump’s legal woes – and what it could mean for 2024 ‘The person who is doing the most effective job of driving the indictment news is Donald Trump,’ one Democratic strategist tells Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Ex-President’s Niece Calls Georgia Election Indictment ‘Beyond Ironclad’ In a recent podcast episode, Mary Trump claimed that the Fulton County case is not ironclad. Zenger · Aug 18, 2023
Georgia indictment and post-Civil War history make it clear: Trump's actions have already disqualified him from the presidency After three indictments of former President Donald Trump, the fourth one in Georgia came not as a surprise but as a powerful exposition of the scope of Trump’s efforts to remain in power despite losing the 2020 presidential election. The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
Ohio Could Become 24th State To Legalize Marijuana If Voters Approve Initiative On November 7, Ohio voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana for adult use. Zenger · Aug 18, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act Turns 1 Year Old: Biden Aims To Rekindle American Dream The Inflation Reduction Act's first anniversary was commemorated in the White House. Zenger · Aug 18, 2023
Rudy's bills pile up, Trump gets nervous Rudy Giuliani is hit with another lawsuit just as he reportedly returns from a trip to Mar-a-Lago to beg for cash Salon · Aug 18, 2023
“We have got to get that monkey out of the office before he kills us all.” How metal (mostly) united against George W. Bush in the 2000s Years before Trump dragged US politics into the gutter, George W. Bush's Presidency caused outrage amongst many prominent metal bands Metal Hammer · Aug 18, 2023
Kansas paper raid shines light on rising anti-media rhetoric in US Incident charts a disturbing spike in intimidation and violence toward journalists following hateful bombast from politicians The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023
Trump judge: Women owe us more sonograms Judge James Ho argues women must be forced into pregnancy so others can "cheer at the sight of an unborn child" Salon · Aug 18, 2023
An early look at Louisiana’s upcoming gubernatorial primary Welcome to the Friday, August 18, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 18, 2023
Trump's mental health is a big problem Experts: Trump's "denial of reality" and "primitive projections" are imploding. He's even more dangerous Salon · Aug 18, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023 Woman who posted ricin poison to Trump in 2020 jailed for almost 22 years Pascale Ferrier, 56, pleaded guilty to biological weapons charges for sending ricin in 2020 to then-US President Trump.
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2023 US authorities investigate threats to grand jury after Trump indictment Threats reported after personal data of 23 jurors and three alternates, including images and addresses, posted online.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 96th birthday at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community commemorates the former first lady’s years of public health advocacy
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Trump's 2024 GOP rivals converge on Atlanta just days after his latest indictment Several Republican White House hopefuls are appearing at a conservative conference with hopes of making up ground against former President Donald Trump
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Trump cancels press conference on election fraud claims, citing attorneys' advice Former President Donald Trump now says he won’t be holding a press conference next week to unveil what he claims is new evidence of fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia, citing the advice of lawyers
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Trump attacks on judges may be ‘crossing the line,’ but experts say he will avoid punishment The former president’s behaviour would pose serious legal perils for a normal defendant – but Donald Trump is no normal defendant. Josh Marcus reports
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Execution set for Florida man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in 1996 A man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in the Florida Panhandle in 1996 is set to be executed
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Trump proposes date for trial for subverting 2020 election – in three years Special counsel Jack Smith has asked for the trial to begin in Washington DC on 2 January 2024
USAFacts · Aug 17, 2023 How has the role of women changed over the last 50 years? Women's representation in Congress and participation in the workforce has grown, but disparities still exist at home and elsewhere.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Trump can’t help himself: Experts warn ex-president is going to Truth Social himself into trouble Ex-president could violate protective order or trigger a new one, writes John Bowden