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Texas expected to ban puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids

Gov. Greg Abbott said he will sign Senate Bill 14 into law, which will make Texas one of over a dozen states that restrict transition-related care for transgender minors. Legal groups have already pledged to challenge it in court.

The Texas Tribune

‘We will not be erased’: Critics slam Ron DeSantis for unprecedented bills attacking LGBTQ+ people

Bills crack down on trans people’s access to medical care, bathrooms, and using their chosen pronouns

The Independent UK

School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches

The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”

The Texas Tribune

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House Judiciary Democrats call for investigation into DeSantis' use of Florida police force

They accused DeSantis of using the agency "to act in furtherance of his political agenda" and intimidate voters.

Axios

House Dem flips the script on GOP, crime

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls out House Republicans

Salon

George Santos says Congress is like ‘Mean Girls’: ‘I’m Cady’

Santos faces a potential expulsion vote in the House

The Independent UK

AOC heckles George Santos after Congress votes on his future: ‘Resign! Resign bro!’

‘New Yorkers need better!’

The Independent UK

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New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal money under a proposal issued by the Biden administration on Wednesday

The Independent UK

More Trump indictments would give Biden and Democrats huge 2024 boost, poll finds

The poll shows Democrats becoming more energised if Mr Trump faces more criminal charges

The Independent UK

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

A resolution to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress is being referred to the House Ethics Committee

The Independent UK

On abortion, Democrats take a risk on repeal of parental notification laws

Illinois repealed parental notification in 2021. Bills to repeal these laws are being introduced in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere, and it’s creating a divide in the party, S.E. Cupp writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for what could be the most hotly contested election of the year

The Independent UK

Democrats to urge Biden to use 14th amendment powers to avert ‘global economic catastrophe’

Senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders argue in letter that Republicans are not negotiating ‘in good faith’

The Guardian - US

VIDEO FOR YOU: Kentucky Gov. Beshear discusses jobs, his campaign and abortion

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New work requirements for federal aid? GOP pushes proposals in debt talks

Work requirements for federal aid programs have emerged as a sticking point in ongoing negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling, and President Joe Biden has signaled openness to a possible compromise even as many in his party have balked

The Independent UK

At least 80 calls to National Archives since 2010 about mishandling classified information

The National Archives has been called more than 80 times in the past decade-plus about classified materials found in the papers of former members of Congress and other U.S. officials

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McCaffery defeats Kunselman in Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

Daniel McCaffery defeated Deborah Kunselman in the Democratic primary for one seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 16. McCaffery will face Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio—who won the Republican primary—in the general election on Nov. 7.

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May 5 Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

Through May 17, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 75 vacancies. Seventy-three of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships.

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Who's who in the debt limit fight: Meet the four negotiators who could save the US from default

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are turning to a select group of negotiators to help broker a deal to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid the economic carnage that would ensue if a deal is not reached soon

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Donna Deegan (D) wins runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida

Donna Deegan (D) defeated Daniel Davis (R) 52% to 48% in the May 16 runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. Deegan will be the second Democrat to hold the office since 1993.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Senate Bill 15 would allow people to sue colleges or universities they believe violate a prohibition on trans athletes’ sports participation.

The Independent UK

Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

Illinois is more protective of abortion access than most any state

The Independent UK

Independent candidate poised to become first elected Black mayor of Colorado Springs

An independent mayoral candidate is poised to defeat his Republican opponent to become the first elected Black mayor in the conservative city of Colorado Springs, Colorado’s second largest city

The Independent UK

Key Trump attorney says he’s departing legal team as Mar-a-Lago probe intensifies

A key lawyer for former President Donald Trump says he's leaving the legal team, a move that comes as a special counsel investigation into the retention of classified documents shows signs of being in its final stages

Salon

"Shame": Protests and outrage at NC Dem

Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-N.C., switched from being a Dem last month but sponsored a bill codifying Roe four months ago

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