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Sen. Tuberville's blockade of US military promotions takes a historic tradition to a radical new level – and could go beyond Congress' August break

As Congress prepares to head into its August 2023 break, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, shows no signs of ending his five-month-long hold on military promotions for several hundred senior officers, namely generals and admirals.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023

GOP try to block Hunter Biden plea deal at Delaware court hearing

The last-ditch filing from Rep Jason Smith kicked off a firestorm in Delaware court, which culminated in the judge threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Former NY State Rep Dov Hikind Leaves Democratic Party, Citing Radicalization And Criticism Of Israel

Hikind switches to Republican Party, expressing disillusionment with Democrats and their stance on Israel.

Zenger · Jul 26, 2023

Who is Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who could take down Trump

A district attorney with a long history of targeting organised crime gangs has the former president in her sights, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Unanswered questions about Trump’s looming January 6 indictment

Special counsel Jack Smith expected to unveil charges imminently but what they will be and what impact the case will have on the Republican presidential race remains to be seen

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Who is Jack Smith? The ex-war crimes prosecutor who is coming for Trump

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally. Now he is focused on Trump and his inner circle, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Donald Trump is the first former president arrested on federal charges. Can he still run in 2024?

Trump faces the possibility of two federal indictments and criminal and civil cases in several states

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Is Donald Trump going to prison?

The former president is at the centre of several federal investigations and criminal cases

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

A strong whiff of desperation surrounds threats to impeach Biden

Anything to please Trump and disparage the successful Democratic president

The Guardian - US · Jul 26, 2023

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy helps bend powerful House committee further to the right

With help from two other ultraconservatives, the Texas Republican’s seat on the Rules Committee has let him press for red-meat priorities, even in traditionally bipartisan legislation.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 26, 2023