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Close Mayoral Races In America’s Largest Cities Revealed

Recent elections in top 100 cities decided by fewer than 1,000 votes; Democratic committees lead in fundraising

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

DeSantis Unveils 10-Point Plan To Reshape US Economy, Focus On China

Florida Governor and GOP candidate aims to end China's economic control, address federal spending and education reforms.

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Republican Presidential Candidate Vows To Combat Antisemitism In Campaign Against Far-Left Ideology

Vivek Ramaswamy aims to address the root causes of Jew-hatred while building on Trump's Middle East peace efforts

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Hearing on hot-button education issues signals Nebraska conservatives' plans for next year

An out-of-session hearing by the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is signaling plans by conservatives to again push for legislation to determine how schools deal with race, LGBTQ+ issues and other hot-button issues

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Hotlines for abortion patients among latest Illinois efforts to ‘expand reproductive health access’ in face other Midwest states’ bans

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democrat-led Illinois General Assembly have expanded abortion rights in Illinois. Another expansion announced Monday creates a family planning program for people who are otherwise not eligible under Medicaid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Trump attempt to derail Georgia election investigation rejected by judge

A judge has rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to keep a Georgia district attorney from prosecuting him and from using certain evidence gathered in her investigation into potential illegal meddling in the 2020 election in the state

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson “briefly detained” by officers at rodeo near Amarillo

The Amarillo Republican, a doctor, was trying to help somebody experiencing a medical emergency in a chaotic situation, his office said. The sheriff is reviewing the incident.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2023

Trump's early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California

Donald Trump has scored a major victory in his efforts to reshape the mosaic of state Republican Party rules that determine the GOP presidential nominee

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to have most charges dismissed before September trial

Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Leading anti-abortion group rips DeSantis for not pushing for national ban

A leading anti-abortion organization has criticized Republican Ron DeSantis for not supporting a national ban on the procedure, calling the Florida governor’s position “unacceptable” as he seeks the GOP nomination for president

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023