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DNC protesters lining up city permits now to ensure leaders ‘can see us and hear us’

Organizers say early preparations are intended to avoid the obstacles they met under former Mayor Rahm Emanuel ahead of the 2012 NATO summit, but they expect a much more friendly reception from Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Biden, McCarthy in different worlds on debt standoff

As Washington slow-walks toward a crisis over the national debt, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are talking to two very different Americas

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

Trump's former financial chief Weisselberg gets out of jail

The former chief financial officer at Donald Trump’s company is out of jail after serving around three months for tax evasion

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Florida board passes DeSantis' expansion of 'Don't Say Gay'

The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Where’s Walker? After Senate run, Herschel mostly out of sight

ATLANTA — Herschel Walker might be one of the most recognizable figures in Georgia. He also might be one of the least visible.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

GOP sees Biden’s EV push as leverage for permitting

WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress may not like the Biden administration’s recent proposal to squeeze greenhouse gas emissions standards in the name of advancing electric vehicle adoption, but it does provide them with leverage on one of their top priorities: an overhaul of the federal permitting process.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Judge who denied girl abortion over grades shortlisted for Florida’s top court

Jared Smith, who was ousted for decision, will be interviewed before Ron DeSantis picks new supreme court member

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2023

Speaker McCarthy lays out initial cards in debt ceiling debate: 5 essential reads on why it's a high-stakes game

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has laid out an opening gambit in what is likely to be a lengthy battle over the debt ceiling, suggesting that Republicans are open to a deal – but at a very high price.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023