Daniel Cameron Wins The Republican Primary For Governor Of Kentucky Daniel Cameron will face incumbent Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in the general election this coming November. Zenger · May 19, 2023
Texas may soon have a process to remove local prosecutors who won’t pursue abortion, election cases The bill would allow for the removal of prosecutors who adopt any policy to not pursue certain crimes, including some low-level theft and drug charges. The Senate’s version will need to be reconciled with the House, which had carved out some exemptions. The Texas Tribune · May 19, 2023
Debt ceiling deadlock centers on 2024 spending levels "This kind of a pause is a real problem given the tight timeframe." Axios · May 19, 2023
Financial transaction tax for Chicago? Forget it A Chicago tax on financial transactions, a proposal that’s been repeatedly floated from some progressives, is off the table in Springfield. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
Sotomayor and Kagan "Go Back To School" Each Other in Warhol v. Goldsmith Does The Relationship Between Justices Sotomayor and Kagan "Have Much Of A Future"? Or was this just their "Fifteen Minutes" of Flame Wars? Reason · May 19, 2023
Group accused of making up story about homeless vets being evicted to make room for migrants The founder of a nonprofit group has been accused of fabricating a story about homeless military veterans being evicted from a New York hotel to make room for migrants, a tale that stoked days of outrage on cable news networks The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins formally resigns in wake of ethics probes Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has formally resigned after wide-ranging investigations by two federal watchdog agencies found she sought to use her position to influence a local election and lied to investigators The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Connecticut high court nominee who supported Amy Coney Barrett withdraws A nominee to Connecticut’s highest court has withdrawn her name from consideration The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Debt ceiling talks briefly resume as US default deadline creeps closer Janet Yellen, the treasury secretary, has said that without action the US will cease to be able to pay its debts around 1 June The Guardian - US · May 19, 2023
Nebraska expected to pass 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care Conservative Nebraska lawmakers are expected to have just enough votes to pass a bill Friday that combines restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors with a 12-week abortion ban The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Stock Market Today: Stocks Turn Lower Amid Debt Ceiling Setback The major indexes swung lower Friday after lawmakers reached an impasse in debt ceiling negotiations. Kiplinger · May 19, 2023
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 19, 2023 Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. Ballotpedia · May 19, 2023
DeSantis meets New Hampshire lawmakers, greets voters ahead of expected 2024 announcement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has met with Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire and stopped by a local diner, where he chatted with a mom whose young son was wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Biden Stays Optimistic About The Debt Ceiling Deal As The Clock Ticks On Negotiations Stocks plunged showing concerns in regard to the debt ceiling as the president face criticisms from Republicans. Zenger · May 19, 2023
The Guardian - US · May 19, 2023 DC officer leaked information to Proud Boys leader, indictment alleges Shane Lamond arrested for allegedly warning Enrique Tarrio that law enforcement had a warrant for him
Reason · May 19, 2023 Gorsuch Condemns 'Breathtaking' COVID Emergency Powers That Crushed Civil Liberties "Since March 2020, we may have experienced the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country," Gorsuch wrote. That might be an exaggeration, but it isn't far off.
Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023 McCarthy puts debt-limit talks on ‘pause’ as clock ticks down WASHINGTON — Debt-limit negotiations hit an impasse Friday as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy blamed the White House for resisting spending cuts, casting doubt on efforts in Washington to avert a catastrophic default.
Zenger · May 19, 2023 Lead Negotiator For Kevin McCarthy Walks Out On Biden Administration Officials House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's authority to negotiate the debt ceiling is being challenged by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Salon · May 19, 2023 Trump lawyers "dropping like flies" A report from The New York Times indicated Trump only had two lawyers left
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Pro-Trump Super PAC uses Tim Scott’s announcement to mock Ron DeSantis ‘They smell Ron DeSantis’ blood in the water,’ the super PAC says of other Republicans
Zenger · May 19, 2023 Bernie Sanders Attempts To Push A To Enable Paid Sick Leave On A Federal Level Family and Medical Leave Act doesn't obligate companies to pay for medical sick leave as it is not federally required.
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023 Republican says US debt-ceiling talks to resume Republican Leader McCarthy says deb cap negotiations will resume Friday evening after a pause that rattled markets.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties,' Justice Gorsuch says Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Attacks fly as contentious general election campaign for Kentucky governor begins The general election campaign for Kentucky governor is off to a feisty start
Ballotpedia · May 19, 2023 ICYMI: Top stories of the week Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of May 15-May 19.