The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

SCOTUS strikes down student debt cancellation plan, takes up case on agency enforcement authority

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Jul 20, 2023

Donald Trump faces midnight deadline to decide whether to face grand jury

Three charges relating to the Capitol attack are reportedly being considered, among other legal challenges for the ex-president

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023

Floridians to DeSantis: Come home and fix housing crisis, other woes

TALLAHASSEE — While Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstorms the country campaigning for president, a growing chorus of Floridians are urging him to come home to deal with the state’s soaring housing costs and other problems.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2023

Councilmember calls colleague ‘un-American’ for pushing multilingual ballots in Atlanta suburb

ATLANTA -- A Morrow, Georgia, city councilwoman said a Vietnamese-American colleague “failed as a citizen of this country” and “dishonored” her office because she backed a petition for multilingual ballots ahead of the metro Atlanta city’s upcoming election.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

MTG's Hunter Biden "d**k pics" backfire

AOC told Greene to look at Matt Gaetz if she wanted to follow evidence of "sex trafficking"

Salon · Jul 20, 2023

Defeated GOP candidate seeks arrest of blogger ruled in contempt of court

A former GOP Florida House candidate suing blogger Jacob Engels, who has repeatedly missed hearings and deadlines in the case, is asking an Orange County judge to order Engels to explain why he shouldn’t be arrested and brought into court.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2023

Atlanta law enforcement readies for a possible Trump indictment

ATLANTA -- Downtown Atlanta over the years has played host to a plethora of high-profile sporting, music and cultural events, as well as huge protests and rallies. But the expected indictment of former President Donald Trump in Fulton County presents unique political, logistical and public safety challenges for law enforcement.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Legislation aims to address conflicts of interest and public outcry over lawmakers' stock transactions.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Takes Pro-Israel Stance, Slams Biden’s Israel Policies

Nikki Haley Criticizes Biden's Handling of Israel, Calls for Stronger Stance Against Antisemitism.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

‘SALT’ shakes up House GOP tax package discussions

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans opposed to limits on deductions for state and local taxes are making their first stand in a move that could test their newfound power in the GOP conference.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023