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DeSantis suggests indicting Donald Trump for Jan 6 would be ‘criminalising political differences’

Mr DeSantis said the US is ‘going down the road of criminalising political differences’ by allowing Mr Trump to face charges

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Michigan attorney general charges 16 Trump-backing fake electors in scheme to overturn 2020 election

The first criminal charges in a nationwide scheme target a GOP-backed effort to reject Biden’s victory

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Censure Cases Surge In State Legislatures, Reaching Record High In 2023

Six state lawmakers face censure, accounting for 19.3% of tracked cases this year, the second-highest in history.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

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LGBTQ-related earmarks fight erupts during House markup

House Republicans are seeking to cut three Democratic projects that would provide services to the LGBTQ community during Tuesday’s fiscal 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations markup, enraging Democrats on the committee.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Trump Maintains Strong Lead Among GOP Voters For 2024 Election: Poll

Despite indictments, Trump holds 35-point lead over DeSantis in latest Morning Consult survey.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

What is a target letter? 3 things to know about how the Justice Department notifies suspects, like Donald Trump, ahead of possible charges

Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on July 18, 2023, that he had received a letter from the Department of Justice, notifying him that that he was “a TARGET of the January 6th Grand Jury investigation.”

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Judge appears inclined to delay Trump classified documents trial into 2024

Judge Aileen Cannon said she would issue a ruling later after appearing skeptical of arguments from both sides

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023

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GOP melts down over Trump target letter

Marjorie Taylor Greene called the letter informing Trump of likely indictment "absolute bulls**t"

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Attempt To Criticize Biden’s Policies Backfires

Comparisons to FDR and LBJ draw White House response as US faces debt and inflation challenges.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Progressive Democrats protest Israeli president’s address to US Congress

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib say they intend to boycott address due to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023

DeSantis’ latest policy plan, this time on the military, again focuses on ‘woke’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a sweeping plan on Tuesday to “rip the woke out of the military” and restore a “mission first” vision for American servicemembers, claiming that liberal political and social agendas had weakened the country’s ability to defend itself.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

Financial Services Committee holds four hearings targeting ESG policies

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Jul 18, 2023

Republicans under fire for hosting Robert F Kennedy Jr on the Hill in wake of antisemitism claims

Comes as Republicans hope to criticise Democrats on antisemitism

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Expert lists likely Trump Jan. 6 charges

Target letter indicates indictment is "likely imminent, in a matter of days or weeks," former prosecutor says

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Legal bills mount for Georgia Republican Party in Trump investigation

The Georgia GOP spent more in the first six months of 2023 than it paid out in all of 2022 to represent “alternative” Republican electors targeted amid Fulton County’s probe into whether Donald Trump and his allies committed crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 defeat.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

DeSantis says Trump should have ‘come out more forcefully’ against Jan. 6 rioters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said that former President Donald Trump should have “come out more forcefully” against the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but rejected the notion that Trump should face criminal charges for his behavior on that day.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Targeting Trump for prosecution - 4 essential reads on how the Jan. 6 investigation laid the groundwork for the special counsel

With the news on July 18, 2023, that Special Counsel Jack Smith had informed former President Donald Trump that he was a target of the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the related Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, speculation began immediately among…

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2023

6 large donors fuel Ken Paxton’s post-impeachment campaign fundraising

The suspended attorney general’s campaign disclosure did not shed light on how he is paying for his impeachment legal defense.

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The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Kentucky attorney general can’t explain why he hasn’t used key to his office in three years

Daniel Cameron is currently a candidate for governor

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2023

Travis County won’t pursue driving while intoxicated charges against State Sen. Charles Schwertner

The Republican from Georgetown was arrested in Austin in February. But the county attorney said there wasn’t sufficient evidence to prosecute.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Former White House Communications Director Expresses Concern Over Trump’s Plan To Expand Powers

Alyssa Farah Griffin warns of potential dangers of increased presidential authority if Trump wins 2024 election.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023

Christians United For Israel Heads To Capitol Hill

On Tuesday 1,200 attendees of this year’s Christians United For Israel Summit will trek from their hotel in Virginia to Washington

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

Legal expert: "Sounds like Rudy flipped"

While Giuliani has avoided federal charges, "Rudy has decent odds of being charged in Georgia," legal expert says

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Trump says he would consider two of his Republican 2024 rivals as his running mates

When she asked if he would consider one of the Republican contenders as a potential running mate, Mr Trump replied: ‘Possibly’

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Trump gets letter saying he is a target of DOJ Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump said he has been notified that he is a target in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, signaling that he is likely to be charged with federal crimes.

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