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Expert: DOJ targeting broad "conspiracy"

DOJ building "mother of all election conspiracy cases that could be charged in any one jurisdiction," analyst says

Salon · Jul 13, 2023

Biden attacks ‘ridiculous’ Republican senator for blocking military picks

President says Tommy Tuberville is jeopardising national security with protest against defense department’s abortion policy

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023

Mississippi Senate Sees Decrease In Incumbent Retirements Ahead Of 2023 Elections

Only three incumbents have chosen not to seek re-election, marking a significant drop from previous cycles.

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023

No DNA or fingerprints found on bag of cocaine left at White House, Secret Service says

‘Without physical evidence, the investigation will not be able to single out a person of interest’, officials have said

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

No fingerprints, DNA sample or leads from cocaine found at the White House, the Secret Service says

No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in the West Wing lobby last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect, according to summary of the Secret Service investigation obtained by The Associated Press

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

DOJ: Oath Keepers' sentences too lenient

Prosecutors say Stewart Rhodes' 18-year sentence and others are below sentencing guidelines

Salon · Jul 13, 2023

Special election gives Florida Democrats a shot at swing district

An upcoming special election for a House seat in Central Florida could be a major test for whether state Democrats can bounce back from the drubbing they took last year.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2023

Mississippi State Senate sees lowest number of incumbent retirements since 2011

Three incumbents did not file for re-election to Mississippi’s Senate in 2023. This was the lowest number of retirements since 2011, and a 66% decrease from the average of 8.7 retirements per cycle between 2011 and 2019.

Ballotpedia · Jul 13, 2023

'Bidenomics' Is Nothing New

It's a familiar program. And it will result in higher prices, slower growth, and fewer jobs.

Reason · Jul 13, 2023

House GOP anti-spending fervor may not apply to member pay raise

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans would give lawmakers their first pay increase in nearly 15 years under a spending bill for the upcoming fiscal year that the Appropriations Committee approved last month.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023