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School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches

The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”

The Texas Tribune · May 17, 2023

House Judiciary Democrats call for investigation into DeSantis' use of Florida police force

They accused DeSantis of using the agency "to act in furtherance of his political agenda" and intimidate voters.

Axios · May 17, 2023

House Dem flips the script on GOP, crime

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls out House Republicans

Salon · May 17, 2023

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

A resolution to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress is being referred to the House Ethics Committee

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

On abortion, Democrats take a risk on repeal of parental notification laws

Illinois repealed parental notification in 2021. Bills to repeal these laws are being introduced in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere, and it’s creating a divide in the party, S.E. Cupp writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for what could be the most hotly contested election of the year

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Democrats to urge Biden to use 14th amendment powers to avert ‘global economic catastrophe’

Senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders argue in letter that Republicans are not negotiating ‘in good faith’

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023

VIDEO FOR YOU: Kentucky Gov. Beshear discusses jobs, his campaign and abortion

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The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

New work requirements for federal aid? GOP pushes proposals in debt talks

Work requirements for federal aid programs have emerged as a sticking point in ongoing negotiations over raising the nation’s debt ceiling, and President Joe Biden has signaled openness to a possible compromise even as many in his party have balked

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

At least 80 calls to National Archives since 2010 about mishandling classified information

The National Archives has been called more than 80 times in the past decade-plus about classified materials found in the papers of former members of Congress and other U.S. officials

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023