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Less Than A Few Days Until Mississippi’s Aug. 8 Primaries

On August 8, Mississippi voters will cast ballots in primaries for state executive and legislative offices. 

Zenger · Aug 5, 2023

Trump’s Niece Pulls No Punches, Brands Former President A ‘Traitor’

Donald Trump was arraigned in a federal courthouse in DC, allegedly attempting to reverse the results of the 2020 election.

Zenger · Aug 5, 2023

Bigoted, antisemitic, gross: Rudy Giuliani finds an even lower low

He was once ‘America’s mayor’, but court filings this week show him vilifying women, Jews and gay people. It’s his latest disgrace

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2023

Marijuana Legalization Campaign Submits Additional Signatures For Nov. 2023 Ballot; Needs 10% To Be Found Valid

Coalition to Regulate Marijuana campaign supporting marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio, submitted round of 6,545 signatures

Zenger · Aug 5, 2023

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest On Election Administration, August 4, 2023

States enacted five bills since our last edition. In the same period in 2022, no bills were enacted.

Zenger · Aug 5, 2023

Justice Department faces biggest test in its history with election conspiracy case against Trump

The Justice Department is facing the biggest test in its history in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

Trump and allies boost calls for Justice Dept. takeover in new attack on democratic institutions

This week's charges against former President Donald Trump for trying to remain in power despite losing the 2020 election have highlighted a new worry about American democracy — increasing calls by Trump and his allies for more control of federal prosecutions

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

Trump indictment emerges as central GOP concern at Utah special election debate

Republican anger over the U.S. Justice Department’s indictment of former President Donald Trump was on stark display at a special election debate on Friday in suburban Salt Lake City

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

Texas abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

The ruling is the first to undercut Texas’ law since it took effect in 2022 and delivers a major victory to abortion rights supporters, who see the case as a potential blueprint to weaken restrictions elsewhere.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2023

A judge has ruled Texas' abortion ban is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

A Texas judge says the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023