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US federal holidays 2023: Full list and calendar dates

The list of US federal holidays is made up of 11 days of significance that Americans recognise and celebrate

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Why was Trump hoarding classified government documents?

We don’t know the motive for the president’s retention of files at Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster, but let’s not rule out stupidity

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2023

Smith pierces Trump's "inner circle"

“I would say we are getting closer and closer to another federal indictment," former Watergate prosecutor says

Salon · Jul 3, 2023

Pro-choice Catholics fight to seize the narrative from the religious right

For one organization the belief in individual reproductive rights comes as a result of the Catholic faith, not in spite of

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2023

One party controls the top state executive offices in 44 states—up from 30 in 2010

Welcome to the Monday, July 3, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jul 3, 2023

Fraud justice: SCOTUS duped by fake case

Far-right lawyers created a phony "victim" in made-up case — and the justice with the stolen seat wrote the opinion

Salon · Jul 3, 2023

Commentary: How California’s law against red states is hurting Black academic freedom

When AB 1887 was passed into law in 2016, its purpose was to name, shame and boycott four states — Tennessee, Kansas, North Carolina and Mississippi — which had passed laws that discriminated against LGBTQ+ persons.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023

LZ Granderson: Sure, people are moving to Texas. But not for the reasons Gov. Greg Abbott claims

Four of the nation's 10 largest cities are in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin. Gov. Greg Abbott would like you to think that's because of the economic policies of the Lone Star State.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023

Chris Christie calls Trump-DeSantis nomination feud ‘a teenage food fight’

Former New Jersey governor speaks out after bizarre video from Florida’s governor and ‘juvenile’ nicknames from the ex-president

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2023

Democrats' new primary calendar remains unresolved. The party insists that's OK

New Hampshire is in open rebellion

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023