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2nd Trump aide may have perjured himself

"He'll have to pick cooperation or indictment," says former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance

Salon · Jul 14, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene remains a top House fundraiser

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene remains one of the House’s top fundraisers, collecting more than $1.1 million in donations during the reporting period covering April, May and June.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

Trump prosecutors met with Pennsylvania and New Mexico officials in 2020 election probe

Prosecutors have spoken to or issued subpoenas to top elections officials from swing states won by President Joe Biden and targeted as part of Donald Trump’s effort to remain in office despite having lost the 2020 election

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Biden Raised $72 Million in Second-Quarter to Open Campaign

President Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 reelection effort with a $72 million haul in the second quarter, allaying the fears of some big donors that the campaign was off to a slow start.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as president of Rainbow PUSH

Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971. The Rainbow Coalition, which grew out of his 1984 presidential campaign, merged with PUSH in 1996.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023

Property tax special session is over, but months of acrimony could complicate Texas lawmakers’ mission as more work awaits

Efforts to repair rifts, particularly among Republican leaders, begin as another contentious special session looms on Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for “school choice.”

The Texas Tribune · Jul 14, 2023

SAFE Banking Act Turns 10 With Little Fanfare: This Week in Cannabis Investing

The SAFE Banking Act, which aims to improve cannabis companies' access to finance, continues to struggle a decade after being introduced.

Kiplinger · Jul 14, 2023

Biden campaign raised twice as much as Trump in 2nd quarter of 2023

Mr Biden’s campaign has raised $72m since launching in April

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Former President Trump Indicted In Classified Document Probe

Trump Organization staffer receives target letter in special counsel's investigation.

Zenger · Jul 14, 2023

Lori Lightfoot, Jim Gardiner accused of ethics violations that could trigger fines

As the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ-FM Radio reported, the Lightfoot reelection campaign sent more than 9,900 emails to CPS and City Colleges staff over a period of months.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023