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Senate Democrats Say Modernizing Airline Pilot Training Requirements Will Kill People

If a proposal to let pilots do more of their training on flight simulators passes, supporters will have "blood on your hands," says Sen. Tammy Duckworth.

Reason · Jun 16, 2023

Staff for U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia take first step toward forming a union

Employees for the Houston Democrat become the first congressional office from Texas trying to unionize under rules adopted last year.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2023

Special counsel Jack Smith stared at Trump throughout historic court appearance, report says

The former president was arraigned in Miami on federal charges on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

The Guardian view on Trump and political violence: more than words

Editorial: Though extremist groups are under renewed pressure, the threat they pose has not disappeared

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

3 Republican White House candidates from Florida? No problem, experts say

MIAMI — Can a trio of Florida Republicans run for president at the same time and not get in one another’s way?

Miami Herald · Jun 16, 2023

Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history

Nusrat Chowdhury has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Texas surpasses Tennessee as the state with the most enacted legislation so far this year, with 20 bills signed into law.

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In each issue, you’ll find updates on legislative activity and recent news. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 16, 2023

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Rudy: Key anti-Biden witness is dead

GOP Rep. James Comer also claimed "nobody's had any contact" with another key witness for "three years"

Salon · Jun 16, 2023

In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law largely banning abortion

A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023