The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023

Republican’s non-profit paid PR firm that also represents her for-profit work

Revelation of payments by Center for American Liberty blur lines between Harmeet Dhillon’s non-profit work and political career

The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2023

Analysis: The 2023 Texas House, from right to left

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2023 regular session.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023

Jackie Calmes: Trump cites 'American carnage.' The real carnage is the devastation he leaves in his wake.

For loyal service to Donald Trump both in the White House and since — as valet, Diet Coke gofer and occasional box mover — Walt Nauta now finds himself joined even closer to his boss: as the former president's co-defendant. You have to feel sorry for the guy.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2023

Nearly 100 letters containing white powder sent to Trump and senior Republicans

Republican senators say they received letter from someone who referred to themselves as ‘your secret despirer’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Inside the deepening rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there’s no chance “on God’s green earth” he’s running for president in 2024

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Roaming Polansky and the Constitutionality of Qui Tam

Three decades later, the George H.W. Bush SCOTUS strategy finally has three votes.

Reason · Jun 20, 2023

Biden raising cash in the San Francisco area as he revs up his 2024 campaign

Biden, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will fan out across the country in the next few weeks to build coffers and make a case for reelection in ’24.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2023

State Sen. Angela Paxton will “carry out my duty” and attend her husband’s impeachment trial

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice in his upcoming impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023

Biden announces funding to combat climate change, raises campaign money, during swing through California

PALO ALTO, Calif. — On his first trip to California since announcing his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden on Monday announced $600 million in federal funding to fight the effects of climate change after touring a Northern California nature reserve with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2023