VP Harris gathers abortion allies ahead of 2024 The 2024 election gives her an even bigger lane to lead on an issue that animates large swaths of the country. Axios · May 13, 2023
Proud Boys and Oath Keepers: what is their future with top leaders jailed? Stewart Rhodes and Enrique Tarrio were convicted – but experts worry what role the groups may or not play in the future path of violent extremism The Guardian - US · May 13, 2023
As Trump’s lies and scandals deepen, the GOP responds as usual – with silence That Republican elders dare not alienate the ex-president’s fanbase shows how fully he has shaped the party in his image The Guardian - US · May 13, 2023
AP News Digest 3:45 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Census Bureau rejects many big-city challenges that claimed the 2020 headcount missed their people Some of America's largest cities that challenged their 2020 census numbers are hearing back from the U.S. Census Bureau The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
DeSantis, Trump look to sway Iowa GOP activists at dueling events Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will share the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday, providing a chance to sway influential conservative activists and contrast their campaign styles in Republicans’ leadoff voting state The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Debt ceiling talks push Washington toward new era of deficit cuts One outcome is clear as Washington reaches for a budget deal to end the debt ceiling standoff: The ambitious COVID era of government spending is giving way to a new focus on stemming deficits The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
NYC Mayor Eric Adams And I Now Share Something In Common We were both protested by CUNY Law students. Reason · May 13, 2023
U.P. Assembly byelections | BJP ally wrests Suar from SP, keeps Chhanbey Uttar Pradesh bypolls: BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) wrests the Suar seat in Rampur from the Samajwadi Party, keeps the Chhanbey seat The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Private detective appeals to Nevada Supreme court in Reno mayor's lawsuit over GPS tracking device A court battle between the mayor of Reno and a private investigator who secretly tracked her with a GPS device ahead of the November election is moving to Nevada's Supreme Court The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Governor says California's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion California's budget deficit is now nearly $32 billion The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Faith leaders speak out against ‘toxic’ Christian nationalist conference arriving at Trump’s Miami resort ‘Christians across the country are sick of seeing our faith hijacked and abused’ The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
Goodbye wishes? Lightfoot issues flurry of executive orders on final day at City Hall Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson can rescind Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s orders once he’s inaugurated Monday, but her 11th-hour move puts him on the spot to publicly slap down the lame-duck decrees. Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023
Ohio 60% supermajority amendment to appear on the ballot on Aug. 8 An amendment that would require a 60% majority from voters to approve constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in Ohio on Aug. 8, 2023. Ballotpedia · May 12, 2023
The Guardian - US · May 12, 2023 New Hampshire governor ‘embarrassed’ by crowd’s behavior at Trump town hall Chris Sununu said the audience’s conduct ‘doesn’t shine a positive light’ on the state, which will hold the first Republican primary
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Order temporarily blocks appointed judges in mostly Black city and county in Mississippi A federal judge has temporarily blocked the appointment of four state court judges in the majority-Black county that is home to Mississippi’s capital city
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Kansas governor vetoes measures to aid anti-abortion centers, limit health officials' power Kansas’ Democratic governor has vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided a financial boost to pregnancy centers run by abortion opponents and curbed state and local officials' powers during infectious disease outbreaks
Ballotpedia · May 12, 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 8-May 12.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023 ‘I’m optimistic about Chicago’s future’ Mayor Lightfoot reflects on her time at City Hall and says Chicagoans are why she’s optimistic about our city moving forward.
The Texas Tribune · May 12, 2023 Bill to protect against hairstyle discrimination sent to Texas governor The CROWN Act would ensure protection for Texans who wear their hair in natural styles such as braids, locs, twists or knots.
Ballotpedia · May 12, 2023 The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 12, 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.
The Texas Tribune · May 12, 2023 U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw tapped to lead GOP response on Mexican drug cartels The Houston Republican has alarmed Mexico and Democrats with previous calls for a military response to the criminal organizations.
Marie Claire · May 12, 2023 How are we still allowing powerful men to dismiss sexual abuse allegations? Donald Trump has been found liable of sexual abuse and defamation in a landmark civil case brought against him by writer and columnist E. Jean Carroll.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Virginia joins list of GOP states leaving bipartisan effort to combat voter fraud amid conspiracies Virginia's top election official says she plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and combating fraud
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Kentucky is latest battleground for secretaries of state facing election falsehoods during primaries Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams still doesn't have a clear path for reelection despite winning bipartisan praise during his first term in office and expanding voter access during the COVID-19 pandemic