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Rightwingers praise free speech at CPAC Hungary – then eject Guardian journalist

Kari Lake speaks at Budapest meeting of US Republicans and European allies aimed at cementing rightwing ties

The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023

Opinions vary on qualities for next St. Louis prosecutor

Now that Kim Gardner is stepping down as the chief prosecutor in St. Louis, Missouri’s governor is getting plenty of advice about the qualifications Gardner’s replacement should bring to the table

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023

Craft loans her Kentucky GOP campaign an additional $2M

Republican Kelly Craft has pumped another $2.2 million into her campaign for Kentucky governor

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe

The seditious conspiracy convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants bolsters the Justice Department’s high-profile wins in its historic prosecution of the Capitol attack

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Do These Seditious Conspiracy Convictions Prove the Capitol Riot 'Was Not Spontaneous'?

A jury convicted members of the Proud Boys without evidence of an explicit plot, let alone one that most of the rioters were trying to execute.

Reason · May 5, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK budget, end session quietly and go home

After 60 tumultuous days fighting about abortion, immigration, LGBTQ+ issues, guns and teaching sexuality in schools, Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a $117 billion state budget

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Attempt to recall election denier fails in Arizona county as petition falls short

Effort to recall Republican Cochise county supervisor Tom Crosby needed 4,900 signatures but fell 600 short

The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023

DOJ working Trump mole on Mar-A-Lago

Federal prosecutors have been working with an undisclosed witness and issuing subpoenas to Trump employees

Salon · May 5, 2023