Trump's penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead Criminal defendants are routinely advised to avoid commenting on pending charges against them The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Chris Christie delivers epic Twitter takedown of Trump boasts about hiring ‘the best’ White House staff The former New Jersey governor continues to attack the indicted GOP frontrunner The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Experts: Trump new defense will blow up Trump's claim on Fox News "is not a valid legal defense," former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade says Salon · Jun 20, 2023
North Carolina legislature pushes limits on transgender youth rights in final days of session Transgender rights are taking center stage in North Carolina as the GOP-controlled General Assembly considers legislation restricting gender-affirming health care and trans participation in sports The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
What to know about the Hunter Biden investigation and what it means The case has already resulted in a political uproar as Republicans express outrage over plea deal The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2023
Texas has enacted the most election-related legislation so far this year As of June 15, legislators across the country have enacted 208 election-related bills this year, 42 more than the 166 bills states had enacted at this point in 2022. Ballotpedia · Jun 20, 2023
DOJ didn't probe Trump til J6 hearings The DOJ “had … enough evidence to open a criminal probe of Donald Trump on January 7th, 2021," ex-prosecutor says Salon · Jun 20, 2023
NC may limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors with new bill Joining the growing list of legislation related to transgender North Carolinians, access to gender-affirming care for some transgender minors may be on the line this year. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
No elections takeover: Georgia board clears Fulton County A unanimous vote by the State Election Board on Tuesday scuttled a potential state takeover of elections in Fulton County following Georgia’s 2020 presidential race. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Sanders launches Senate probe into Amazon's safety practices and asks workers to share stories Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Georgia officials won't take over elections in state's largest, Democrat-heavy county Georgia’s State Election Board won’t take over running elections in the state’s most populous county, ending an investigation that had sparked fears of partisan meddling The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Florida official who criticized DeSantis reaches settlement with education department A school superintendent has reached a settlement with Florida's education department after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized him for infusing “politically charged statements” and “personal views” into his administration The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials' standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure A constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in Missouri will move forward after a judge broke a standoff between two Republican officials that had halted the process The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
North Carolina state House speaker sued for damages over alleged affair North Carolina’s state House speaker is being sued for damages by a local elected official who alleges the powerful Republican ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023 State Rep. Julie Johnson launches campaign to replace Colin Allred in Congress State Rep. Julie Johnson on Tuesday officially launched her campaign to replace Colin Allred in Congress, joining a crowded field in what’s expected to be one of North Texas’ marquee contests.
Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023 As states pass anti-LGBTQ laws, Sharice Davids says she still feels optimistic about progress WASHINGTON -- Rep. Sharice Davids, a Kansas Democrat, compared the journey for LGBTQ rights to walking up a spiral staircase.
Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023 Hunter Biden to plead guilty to minor tax charges, ending sprawling probe by Trump-appointed prosecutor Presidential son Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor federal tax charges in exchange for a recommended sentence of no prison time, effectively ending the sprawling five-year probe into a wide range of allegations trumpeted by Republicans.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Wisconsin governor signs bipartisan bill designed to prevent Milwaukee bankruptcy Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bipartisan bill that sends more money to Milwaukee and gives both the city and county the ability to raise the local sales tax in an effort to avoid bankruptcy
Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023 US judge sets August 14 start date for Donald Trump trial Early date, which remains tentative, shows federal judge’s intent to move quickly with the classified documents case.
Salon · Jun 20, 2023 Judge Cannon sets quick Trump trial date Cannon set a trial date in two months but "Trump barely has a defense team in place"
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Trump says Ivanka, Don Jr and Eric will not return to the White House if he wins in 2024 Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner were senior advisers in the Trump administration
Salon · Jun 20, 2023 GOP's big Biden faux scandal goes bust Missing whistleblowers and an allegedly deceased informant — what is Rudy Giuliani up to now?
The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023 State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 ADR seeks action against parties for failing to publish criminal antecedents of candidates fielded by them An electoral reform advocacy group has urged the Election Commission to take action against political parties for failing to publish criminal antecedents of candidates fielded by them during Assembly polls held in the past few years
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023 Yes, we have a two-tiered justice system — but not like Trump claims Our country’s enforcement apparatus is used exclusively against unwanted outsiders, not against insiders, a Loyola University law professor writes. Former President Donald Trump, in a real sense, had to try hard to get charged with crimes.