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William Brandt Jr., influential Democrat, corporate restructuring pioneer, dies at 73

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said, ‘Bill was always a no-bulls---, honest and direct sounding board — whether we agreed or not.’

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023

First Thing: Debt ceiling deal clears first hurdle and advances for debate

The committee voted 7-6 to allow debate by the full chamber with expected vote on passage today. Plus, the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

North Carolina’s gerrymandered districts set stage for 2024 Republican wins

State’s congressional delegation likely to go from even split to 10-4 or 11-3 in favor of GOP despite fewer registered Republicans

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2023

Markets tumble as Republicans threaten US debt deal

HONG KONG: Asian markets sank on Wednesday on worries that hardline Republicans could vote down a crucial bill to hike the US borrowing limit and risk a catastrophic default that could hammer an already fragile global economy.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

Deal averting US default clears first hurdle

WASHINGTON: A deal to raise the US debt ceiling passed its first major test in Congress on Tuesday, surviving a crucial procedural vote amid a conservative backlash that resurrected the threat of the country's first-ever default.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023

Ron v Don / Britain’s numbers game: Inside the 2 June Guardian Weekly

Why the UK is an immigration nation. Plus: Can Trump be toppled?

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

AP News Digest 3:20 am

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The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

DeSantis tries to connect with voters during first full day of campaigning in Iowa

Ron DeSantis begins his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday with a four-stop blitz through Iowa, trying to prioritize personally connecting with voters while proving he has the mettle to take on former President Donald Trump.

France 24 · May 31, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of May 28, Ballotpedia has tracked 157 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 157, Ballotpedia tracked nine from May 22-28. Democrats sponsored all nine bills. Five of nine bills are below:   

Ballotpedia · May 31, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of May 28, Ballotpedia has tracked 178 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 178, Ballotpedia tracked three from May 22-28. Democrats sponsored all three bills. The three bills are:   

Ballotpedia · May 31, 2023