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Defense of former top aide to Madigan in perjury trial begins with talk of high school reunions, old crushes and a faulty memory

Defense attorneys argued that Tim Mapes did not lie to a grand jury in 2021 but didn’t know or couldn’t remember the answers to certain questions he was asked under oath.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Donald Trump's right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants

Former President Donald Trump often complains that he is being treated unfairly by the prosecutors charging him with crimes.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023

Donald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington. That won't be easy

Donald Trump and his legal team face long odds in their bid to move his 2020 election conspiracy trial out of Washington

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

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First Thing: Ohio voters reject Issue 1 in major win for reproductive rights

Proposal would have made it considerably harder to amend state constitution. Plus, what it’s like to try and make dishes from The Bear

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Republicans lose on abortion again

Republicans want to impose their policies on unwilling voters, just like they'll force childbirth on women

Salon · Aug 9, 2023

Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez draw distinctions on key issues as they target Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Heading into the primary, the U.S. House member and state senator answer questions on guns, the border, abortion and other parts of their platforms.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2023

Five years later: where Janus-related litigation stands today

Welcome to the Wednesday, August 9, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2023

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How we can ban Trump from office

There's a serious movement aimed at keeping Donald Trump off the ballot — and it's backed by the Constitution

Salon · Aug 9, 2023

Biden pitching his economic policies as a key to manufacturing jobs revival

Bringing back factory jobs is one of the most popular of White House promises — regardless of who happens to be the president

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Trump vows to keep talking about criminal cases despite prosecutors push for a protective order

Donald Trump assailed Jack Smith as a ‘thug prosecutor’ and a ‘deranged guy’ after being indicted on felony charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Trump isn’t happy about Biden’s ‘Dark Brandon’ social media post

Trump’s complaint about the ‘Dark Brandon’ meme post came in a court document arguing against a protective order in the criminal case

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Why Ohio's Issue 1 proposal failed, and how the AP called the race

Ohio voters rejected a proposal that would have made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Abortion rights advocates win major victory in Ohio as voters reject GOP plan to thwart ballot measure

Proposal making it harder to change state’s constitution fails, teeing up an upcoming vote on a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

All candidates for Nashville Metro Council District 11 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Sept. 14, 2023, general runoff election for Nashville Metro Council District 11 — Jeff Eslick (nonpartisan) and Eric Patton (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2023

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Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2023

All candidates for Tucson City Council Ward 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Tucson City Council Ward 1 — Incumbent Lane Santa Cruz (D) and Victoria Lem (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

The measure would have required a 60% supermajority to pass future constitutional amendments. This vote sets up a fall battle over abortion rights in the GOP-leaning state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Obama Foundation, fueled by two mega-donors, has record fundraising year in 2022

The Obama Foundation compensation package for its chief executive, Valerie Jarrett, jumped to $754,064, in 2022, up from $592,905 in 2021.

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2023

Win for reproductive rights as Ohio voters reject effort to make it harder to amend state constitution

Proposal would have made it considerably harder to amend state constitution as voters give verdict on Issue 1

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WEKU · Aug 9, 2023

Ohio voters reject measure that would have made it harder to change constitution

Ohio votes down Issue 1, rejecting conservative lawmakers' attempt to change the constitutional amendment process ahead of a vote on reproductive rights this November.

France 24 · Aug 9, 2023

Ohio voters reject proposal that could have curbed abortion rights protection

Ohio voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state’s constitution, setting up a fall campaign that will become the nation’s latest referendum on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned nationwide protections last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Trump lawyers urge judge to narrow proposed rules on evidence sharing in election subversion case

Lawyers for Donald Trump argue a judge should impose a limited order barring the public release only of materials deemed ‘sensitive’ — such as grand jury documents.

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2023

Fulton county prosecutors to seek new 2020 election charges next week

District attorney Fani Willis had indicated to her staff they were sufficiently prepared to go to trial tomorrow

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Post-GOP walkout, Oregon elections chief says lawmakers with 10 or more absences can't run next term

Oregon's elections chief says the 10 Republican state senators who had more than 10 unexcused absences during a walkout in the most recent legislative session can’t run for reelection in 2024

WEKU · Aug 8, 2023

A protective order is unlikely to curb Trump or affect his popularity

A hearing is set for Friday on the parameters of a possible protective order dictating how former President Donald Trump and his legal team can talk about evidence in the Jan. 6 criminal case.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Trump says ‘young racist’ Georgia DA had an affair with a gang member – days before she’s due to indict him

Fulton County DA Fani Willis expected to charge former president in coming weeks

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