‘Bullying’ campaign after US graduate speech criticises Israel Politicians from both US major parties condemn CUNY Law graduation address by young woman critical of Israeli policies. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Trusted aides may testify against Trump Aides in reported “dress rehearsal” could show not only Trump’s intent but also knowledge that it was illegal Salon · May 31, 2023
How Kayleigh McEnany went from Donald Trump’s biggest defender to a ‘milktoast’ rival Why did the former president so dismissively insult one of his most loyal White House aides? Oliver O’Connell charts the pair’s path The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Former US VP Mike Pence plans 2024 campaign launch next week Former Republican Vice President Mike Pence, who incurred Donald Trump's wrath by refusing to support his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is set to enter the 2024 presidential race against his former boss on June 7, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters. Reuters · May 31, 2023
Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named John Scott to temporarily serve as the state’s attorney general The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate. The Texas Tribune · May 31, 2023
Is Chris Christie aiming to stop Trump in the GOP presidential primary? Maybe winning isn’t the point for Christie, who is the most unpopular among GOP candidates. He just might succeed at a loftier goal: stopping Donald Trump. Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023
GOPer: 3 days not enough to read bill Rep. Ralph Norman's argument didn't cut it on Fox News Salon · May 31, 2023
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin is joining the list of Republican governors sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Chris Christie will seek to be alternative to Trump in expected presidential campaign Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will announce a presidential run at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., on Tuesday, according to a source close to Christie. WEKU · May 31, 2023
Chris Stewart, 6-term Utah Republican, resigning from Congress Utah Republican Chris Stewart is resigning from his seat in the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Denver To Elect A New Mayor For The First Time Since 2011 Democrats Brough and Johnston promise to address affordability, public safety, and homelessness. Zenger · May 31, 2023
Nikki Haley's husband to deploy with National Guard to Africa as she seeks 2024 GOP nomination Nikki Haley’s husband will soon begin a yearlong deployment with the South Carolina Army National Guard to Africa The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
House Democrats fracture on debt ceiling vote “Fair to say that Chip Roy also spoke for most Democrats when he called the deal a ‘turd sandwich.'" Axios · May 31, 2023
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Capitol rioter who threatened to hang Nancy Pelosi in Jan 6 mob is jailed for over two years Pauline Bauer screamed death threats directed at then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi while storming the US Capitol on January 6 2021
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023 GOP’s Ron DeSantis is no champion of freedom Whether the Florida governor is targeting the “biomedical security state,” “wokeness,” “Big Tech censors,” or Disney, DeSantis’ grandstanding is a threat to individual rights.
The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she will vote against US debt ceiling deal Democratic congresswoman confirms she will not support agreement to raise debt ceiling and avoid 5 June default
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 AOC warns Elon Musk is ‘testing waters’ to interfere in 2024 election ‘All of it is precedent-setting and testing waters ahead of ‘24. It will get worse,’ AOC says
Salon · May 31, 2023 MAGA threatens McCarthy's speakership Growing number of House Republicans threaten to use McCarthy's key concession to become speaker to remove him
WEKU · May 31, 2023 House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker Lawmakers are working against the clock to avert an unprecedented debt default. The Treasury Department has said the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 5.
The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023 Conservatives are bullying pro-LGBTQ+ companies, just in time for Pride Month We’ve already seen a wave of hate campaigns against brands who support LGBTQ+ people in even the smallest of ways
Salon · May 31, 2023 Default averted, lesson left unlearned If Democrats don't abolish this monstrous terrorist weapon the next time they get a trifecta, it'll be unforgivable
WEKU · May 31, 2023 Debt limit deal claws back unspent COVID relief money As part of spending negotiations between the White House and House Republicans, pandemic-era aid is getting pulled back. A document circulated by the White House shows what would be cut.
Metal Hammer · May 31, 2023 Paramore's Hayley Williams says fans who vote for Republican Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis are "dead to me" Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams calls out fans who might be thinking of voting for Republican politician Ron DeSantis
The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023 Chris Christie will reportedly announce 2024 presidential bid next week Former New Jersey governor, who ran for Republican nomination in 2016, intends a ‘more hopeful note’ as he takes on Trump