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Analysis: No longer a ‘broken record,’ White House throws a few elbows with debt messaging

WASHINGTON — “Congress must act.”

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

GOP leaders in Kansas back off threat to sue Democratic governor over education funding

Leaders of Kansas’ Republican-controlled Legislature have backed off a threat to sue the state’s Democratic governor for vetoing parts of a GOP education funding bill

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Trump workers moved classified documents at Mar-a-Lago before prosecutors arrived: report

Former President Donald Trump’s workers at Mar-a-Lago reportedly moved boxes of classified documents just a day before federal prosecutors came to collect papers pursuant to a subpoena.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

In Miami, DeSantis supporters get campaign intel on how governor plans to beat Trump

MIAMI — A day after Ron DeSantis unveiled his presidential campaign, his top pollster met Thursday with a group of fundraisers at a Miami luxury hotel to outline exactly how they plan to knock down former President Donald Trump in the race for the GOP nomination.

Miami Herald · May 25, 2023

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Texas House committee issues 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton

The attorney general, reelected last year by voters who shrugged off his scandals, is accused of a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking. The full House is expected to consider the articles soon.

The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup

New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · May 25, 2023

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for January 6 Capitol riot

The founder of a far-right group involved in the insurrection riot at the US capitol has been jailed for eighteen years.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

DeSantis’ Twitter misfire starts off campaign on wrong foot

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Twitter announcement for president was slammed by critics Thursday not just for its technical glitches but also as an awkward, wonky way to introduce the governor to the country.

Orlando Sentinel · May 25, 2023

Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years

The judge describes Rhodes as a threat who "wants democracy in this country to devolve into violence"

Salon · May 25, 2023