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US groups celebrate first Muslim woman to serve as federal judge

Confirmation of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury as a federal judge in New York is a significant first for US Muslim community.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023

GOPers admit Biden tape may not "exist"

Sen. Ron Johnson suggested House Republicans may have fallen for a "bluff"

Salon · Jun 15, 2023

Let’s be clear: Trump should not be pardoned

The idea from his GOP supporters that pardoning Donald Trump, if he is convicted of any crimes, would do anything to make things less “intense,” Americans less “divided,” or the country “good” is absurd.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Trump snubbed fans after promising food

Trump stopped at the renowned Miami restaurant to pray with fans after his arraignment

Salon · Jun 15, 2023

Lindsey Graham says it would be a ‘major outrage’ if Trump is indicted over January 6

South Carolina senator claims DoJ is applying inconsistent standard even as agency nears decision on charging Hunter Biden

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

In a first, House Education and the Workforce panel’s Democratic staffers look to unionize

The campaign to unionize Capitol Hill took another step forward Thursday, as the Congressional Workers Union announced that committee staffers filed to hold union elections for the first time.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Who's running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

With roughly a year and a half until the 2024 presidential contest, the field of candidates is largely set

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Analysis: Trump’s Miami arraignment could provide roadmap for Fulton

MIAMI — As far as political circuses go, this one somehow felt tame.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Back to school: Herschel Walker is taking classes at UGA after Senate defeat

Former football star Herschel Walker has re-enrolled at the University of Georgia after his failed U.S. Senate bid, taking steps toward earning his college degree as he retreats from the public spotlight following his humbling defeat.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Trump was not interested in negotiating settlement over mishandling of secret papers, report says

Member of Trump’s legal team suggested move to preempt charges in late 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023