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Editorial: In DeSantis’ Florida, obsession with LGBTQ Floridians keeps hitting new lows

By now, most Floridians get it: The DeSantis administration is obsessed with targeting the LGBTQ community in Florida dishonestly, irrationally and repetitively across multiple venues.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Democrats celebrate court decision ending cash bail: ‘Monumental change is possible’

On the other side, Senate Republican Leader John Curran said the ruling warrants a special session to address key concerns before cash bail is eliminated in September.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Trump says he’s officially target of US probe into efforts to undo 2020 election

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal prosecutors have told his legal team that he is a target of their investigation into efforts by him and his allies to overturn the 2020 election and keep him in power.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023

Trump says he is a target of January 6 federal investigation

Former US president says he was told to report to grand jury, ‘which almost always means an Arrest and Indictment’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023

Donald Trump case tracker: where does each investigation stand?

Trump faces charges in New York, Florida, Washington DC and Georgia – now he has been re-elected, what does it mean for the cases?

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023

Trump says he is about to be arrested again after letter confirms he’s target of Jan 6 grand jury

Ex-president could face criminal indictment on charges related to efforts to overturn election

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

IRS Ramps Up Tax Enforcement for Millionaires

IRS tax enforcement led to the collection of $38 million from tax-evading millionaires. But the agency isn’t done making the wealthy pay up.

Kiplinger · Jul 18, 2023

Pro-Paxton group gives $3 million to impeachment trial judge Dan Patrick

Defend Texas Liberty was the lieutenant governor’s largest benefactor in late June, providing a $1 million donation and $2 million loan to his campaign.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2023

Megyn Kelly calls her row with Trump ‘nonsense’ despite him sparking widespread fury with crude reference to her being on her period

‘It was frankly great to see him,’ Megyn Kelly says in surprise statement

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

DeSantis attacks DoJ’s Trump letter during rare CNN interview – as it happened

Florida governor and Trump’s top rival for Republican presidential nomination holds first non-Fox News interview

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023