Republicans accused of cynical ploy in blaming fentanyl crisis on Biden Critics say GOP leaders misrepresent asylum seekers as being behind smuggling of opioid that kills 70,000 Americans a year The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2023
Ken Paxton, lawyers test limits of gag order restricting comments on impeachment trial Supporters of the suspended attorney general find ways to make known their displeasure about the case — and evidence — ahead of the September trial before the Texas Senate. The Texas Tribune · Aug 7, 2023
Three members of the Temecula Valley Unified School District face recall effort after voting to reject social studies curriculum Welcome to the Monday, August 7, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 7, 2023
Trump's right to a speedy trial matters Why a speedy Trump Jan. 6 trial matters — and why it’s coming faster than many expect Salon · Aug 7, 2023
Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions Some state Republican parties — like Colorado's — are struggling after steep election losses, and are witnessing infighting that has left deep divisions when it comes to the future of the GOP. WEKU · Aug 7, 2023
Donald Trump calls for judge overseeing election fraud case to step aside Donald Trump has called for the judge overseeing the election fraud case against him to step down after claiming “there is no way I can get a fair trial”. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
Pence reveals moment he believes Trump considered accepting that he lost the election Former vice president was key to ex-president’s effort to halt Biden’s victory from being certified by senate The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money An Associated Press analysis of campaign finance data shows that supporters and opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment change in Ohio are largely funded by out-of-state donors, despite repeated messaging about the need to get such interests out of Ohio politics The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Trump's attack on 'filth and decay' in nation's capital just the latest in his personal feud with DC Washington has never been a particularly friendly place for Donald Trump The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Donald Trump says he can’t get a fair trial in ‘filthy’ Washington WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump attacked the nation’s capital as a “filthy and crime-ridden embarrassment” as the leading Republican candidate in the 2024 race seeks to move his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to a more politically friendly venue. The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023
Indictment ignored, Trump barely a mention, as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge him Republican candidates for president are trying to present themselves as Donald Trump alternatives without acknowledging the GOP frontrunner and the new federal criminal charges against him The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Trump lawyer calls Trump request to Pence for Jan 6 ‘aspirational’ New Trump defence hinges on idea ex-president did not order Mike Pence to interfere in Senate certification of election The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Former Trump Aide Shaken By Threat From Ex-Boss: ‘Does Somebody Have To Get Hurt?’ Former President Donald Trump turned to Truth Social and posted an all-caps message on the platform Zenger · Aug 6, 2023
Pence skirts crucial questions about Trump’s election indictment Pence, other Republican 2024 hopefuls have been cautious about openly disparaging the DoJ’s Jan 6 case The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Pence and Trump lawyer share opposite stories of what ex-president said ahead of January 6 Donald Trump's defence attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Voices: Inside the courtroom, it was clear this indictment is different for Donald Trump Trump chose not to quietly slip in and out of the nation’s capital, Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington DC
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan canceling $39 billion in student loans Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Trump insists he isn’t a ‘scared puppy’ in defiant attack on Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi said she thought the former president looked like a ‘scared puppy’ walking into his arraignment on Thursday
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Trump calls for Senate to save him from indictment as he claims Democrats ‘have something on Mitch McConnell’ Ex-president calls for Senate to interfere in DoJ’s prosecutions while inflaming intra-party tensions
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 Donald Trump's defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Federal judge wants Giuliani to clarify ‘incongruous’ and ‘puzzling’ court filing in Georgia defamation case The judge presiding over the long-running case from two election workers wants to know what exactly he is admitting to
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023 The seven alleged lies that could send Michael Madigan’s ex-chief of staff Tim Mapes to prison His lawyers say he testified truthfully for hours in response to questions from prosecutors who asked more than 650 questions. Starting Monday, he faces trial for perjury.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023 Michael Madigan’s ex-chief of staff once seemed to know everything, except on the witness stand — now, he’s headed to trial for perjury Tim Mapes goes on trial Monday on charges of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice for his alleged bid to block the criminal investigation of the former House speaker and Springfield insider Michael McClain.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Trump goes on kooky rant about how long it takes to wash his ‘gorgeous head of hair’ Trump has been publicly complaining about water pressure since at least 2019
Salon · Aug 6, 2023 America's racial history: Truth matters Most Americans believe we're a long way from Birmingham in 1963. But that history still fuels today's conflicts