‘More extreme, more violent’: experts’ warning over khaki-clad Patriot Front Their button-up shirts and chinos have prompted mockery but experts say the far-right group is becoming increasingly violent The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2023
Trump rivals struggle for attention after classified documents indictment Trump’s latest indictment has again forced the Republican field to defend the ex-president while running against him The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2023
Trump's "yes men" may be the end of him Trump is too narcissistic to see he's just being used by lawyers who tell him what he wants to hear Salon · Jun 16, 2023
First Thing: Trump given date for second defamation suit from E Jean Carroll The New York writer who last month won a $5m jury verdict against Donald Trump is suing him again, this time for $10m The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023
Biden's campaign is getting rolling. Here's what's been happening behind the scenes President Biden launched his reelection campaign almost two months ago. But behind the scenes, there's been a lot of work laying the ground for fundraising and organizing at the DNC. WEKU · Jun 16, 2023
Advocates want Atlanta to dedicate funds for abortion access ATLANTA — Abortion rights advocates are asking Atlanta City Council to step up their support for abortion access a year after women’s reproductive rights were stripped in Georgia and across the country. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he could win the race for US president in 2024: ‘It’s a no-brainer’ ‘I can see so clearly how I could win that election,’ said the ‘Terminator’ star, who is not eligible under constitutional rules The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Editorial: Florida is slow-rolling public records about migrant flights. What’s DeSantis hiding? Gov. Ron DeSantis must know he’s risking voter backlash over his reckless and irresponsible insistence on spending Florida taxpayers’ dollars to ferry migrants from other states around the country. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Michael Hiltzik: A farewell to James G. Watt, environmental vandal and proto-Trumpian Last week was so chock full o' news, what with the Trump indictment and the deaths of religious right-winger Pat Robertson and the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, that I'm concerned that another significant passing has received far less attention than it deserved. Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023
Editorial: Here’s how a new immigration law works against Florida’s interests Florida’s newest crackdown on illegal migrants doesn’t take effect for weeks, but already the legislation is uprooting families and unsettling key pillars of Florida’s economy. It’s another reminder of how poorly we treat the powerless who take some of the most difficult jobs, and of the price that communities, employers… Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Editorial: Trump tried to turn dead-serious Miami case into a campaign sideshow. Don’t fall for it Donald Trump tried to turn indictment day into campaign day in Miami Tuesday — and he kind of succeeded. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Commentary: Our country needs cameras in the courtroom during Donald Trump’s federal trial The country is living through history with the first-ever federal indictment of a former president. A grand jury of Miami residents charged Donald Trump with 37 federal counts, ranging from the willful retention of national defense information to obstruction of justice. Given the unprecedented situation the nation is witnessing, it… Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023
AP News Digest 3 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
NYC mayor Eric Adams signs bill protecting gender-affirming care ‘This executive order reaffirms the fact that hate has no place in our city’ The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions Donald Trump’s attacks on the justice system after his indictment on federal charges this week are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies against the traditions and institutions that have helped maintain American democracy
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Biden is returning to his union roots as his 2024 campaign gears up Joe Biden opened his 2020 presidential run at a Pittsburgh union hall
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Trump declared ‘food for all’ in post-arrest stop at Miami cafe – but reportedly skipped bill The former president visited the restaurant after being arraigned on federal charges
Miami Herald · Jun 16, 2023 Miami Mayor Suarez is in GOP presidential race: ‘Unity is more powerful than division’ SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez publicly kicked off his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination with a speech Thursday evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes more than 70 bills amid property tax impasse The governor says other issues aren’t as important as breaking a House-Senate stalemate over the best course on reducing property taxes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 To Trump supporters: Read the indictment Loose talk about political violence has to be taken seriously, columnist Gene Lyons writes. His advice to would-be, pro-Trump insurrectionists: Read the indictment of the former president. It’s only 44 pages.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2023 As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against “sham” proceeding All eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial. Those rules are expected to be presented to the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023 Biden’s hope to kill debt limit evaporates after recent deal WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s deal with congressional Republicans staved off a federal default crisis for another two years — but also evaporated hopes for now of ending debt ceiling battles once and for all, legal experts and White House allies say.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Suarez backs 15-week federal abortion ban, says he has 'credibility' on immigration conversation Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the newest candidate in the Republican presidential field, is drawing some distinctions between himself and his rivals, suggesting that the six-week abortion ban signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is too severe and showing an openness to changing the country’s immigration system
Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023 News briefs Secession talks emerge in one Northern California county. Is a new state a possibility?
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Group recommends reforms for scandal-plagued Los Angeles city council Los Angeles should add more city council members, create two new independent redistricting commissions and better enforce ethics rules, a panel of academics tasked with proposing reforms for the scandal-plagued city government said Thursday