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Trump wants New York judge removed in Manhattan hush-money case

In court papers, attorneys call on judge to recuse himself for ‘preconceived bias’ and alleged conflicts of interest

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

As end of session nears, Louisiana lawmakers advance controversial LGBTQ+-related bills

As Louisiana’s legislative session nears adjournment, lawmakers are pushing forward controversial LGBTQ+-related bills, including advancing a resurrected ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Private meetings prevent public spats in Springfield

Members of the Legislature can hammer things out behind closed doors ahead of public debates because the General Assembly has long exempted itself from the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023

US judge condemns Mississippi city's 'crime cancer' as he removes state justice from lawsuit

The Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice cannot be sued over a state law that requires him to appoint some judges in the capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

FBI offers to show GOP chairman document that purports to relate to Biden, his family

The FBI has offered to show top lawmakers next week a bureau document that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family following weeks of demands by congressional Republicans and a contempt threat against Director Christopher Wray

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there's no guarantee Trump will attend

The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will be held Aug. 23, and candidates participating must pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Biden is America’s oldest president – but tripping over a sandbag tells us nothing

Age, cognitive health and physical fitness are all fair concerns but the president’s tumble in Arizona could have happened to anyone

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023

Mike Pence won’t face charges over classified documents probe

About a dozen documents with classified markings were discovered at the former US vice president’s home in January

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023

Christie rerun will pay residuals

It doesn’t matter if his brand is electable as long as it is bankable

Salon · Jun 2, 2023

DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023