‘What happened to Donald Trump?’ DeSantis supporting super PAC launches attack ad against former president The ad appears to be a rebuttal to a Trump-supprting super PAC’s attack against Mr DeSantis The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Andrew Gillum was almost elected Florida governor. Now he’s going on trial in federal court TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Five years ago, Andrew Gillum was one of the brightest stars in Florida politics. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
George Santos campaign operating at a loss this year, according to election filings The New York Republican is facing rivals and investigations after numerous controversies The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race In an early test of strength in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Adam B. Schiff has a notable financial edge over Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, according to federal campaign documents released Saturday. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
Feinstein needs to decide her future in Senate soon, Klobuchar says WASHINGTON — Dianne Feinstein, who has been absent from the U.S. Senate for weeks due to illness, needs to make a decision soon about her fate if she doesn’t recover enough to return for key votes in the closely divided chamber, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Lindsey Graham calls fellow Republican ‘irresponsible’ for defending Pentagon leaker Conspiracy theorist and election denier Marjorie Taylor Greene says national guardsman Jack Teixeira has been treated unfairly The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2023
He's been Mexico's voice abroad. Now he wants the presidency He’s been the face of Mexico internationally for nearly five years and often the country’s leading voice in meetings with top world leaders — including volatile ones, like former U.S. President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Lindsey Graham "stunned" alleged Pentagon leaker had access to classified intel "Some people need to be fired over this," Graham added. Axios · Apr 16, 2023
Scoop: DeSantis super PAC strafes Trump in first TV ad In the TV ad, the pro-DeSantis group says: “Donald Trump is being attacked by a Democrat prosecutor in New York. So why is he spending millions attacking the Republican governor of Florida?" Axios · Apr 16, 2023
In Tennessee, expulsions echo a decades-old protest movement In barely two weeks, two young Black Tennessee state legislators have gone from neophyte politicians to national prominence The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
How Black labor leaders propelled Brandon Johnson to the Chicago mayor’s office CHICAGO — One warm evening last July, SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer got a call out of the blue from Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who wanted to meet. Chicago Tribune · Apr 16, 2023
The GOP is making it harder for college students to vote Republican lawmakers are making it harder for students to cast ballots where they attend school, after the GOP suffered stinging recent electoral losses largely because of an historic surge in turnout from younger voters backing Democrats. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene spent $65,000 in campaign funds on home fence The fence cost $10,000 more than the median household income in her district The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
‘Jews Against DeSantis’ protesters interrupt Ron DeSantis speech The protesters were quickly forced off stage The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023 'Stand and fight': Vice President Harris surprises crowd at reproductive rights rally in LA LOS ANGELES — Vice President Kamala Harris urged a group of demonstrators gathered in downtown Los Angeles to “stand up and fight” for its ideals following recent court rulings over reproductive rights that have divided the country.
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 Trump attorney compelled to testify recuses from Mar-a-Lago work WASHINGTON — Evan Corcoran, a member of former President Donald Trump’s legal team, has stopped working on the federal criminal investigation into alleged mishandling of classified documents in light of his recent appearance before a grand jury, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of people protested new limits to abortion rights in demonstrations across the country
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 What’s on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s desk after the 2023 General Assembly session? BALTIMORE — Maryland Democrats had an ambitious agenda at the start of the first session of a Gov. Wes Moore’s brand-new term.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2023 Terrified and angry, LGBTQ Texans and allies rally at Capitol to protest bills targeting queer community With six weeks remaining in the legislative session, advocates implored Texans to join the “resistance” against fast-moving efforts to curb health care, drag queens, education, trans athletes and more.
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 Tim Scott has $22 million to test waters for presidential run WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has a nest egg that would allow him to seek the Republican nomination.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2023 In NJ city, the mayor and a commissioner won’t resign despite indictments. People are cheering them on WILDWOOD, N.J. — In Jersey, you never know what you’ll get.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Judge who wants to block mifepristone removed his name from anti-abortion article before Senate confirmation US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk reportedly failed to disclose to lawmakers that he wrote an article defending religious objections to abortion access and gender-affirming care
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023 Kemp makes case for anyone but Trump in 2024 ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp delivered a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump on Saturday as he urged national Republican leaders to set aside the former president’s obsession with his 2020 election defeat and focus on issues that can attract broader support.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Marjorie Taylor Greene spent more than $65,000 in campaign funds on home fence The fence cost $10,000 more than the median household income in her district
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 NRA crowd greets Mike Pence with boos: ‘I love you too’ “I hope you gave Pence a good, warm approval,” Mr Trump told the crowd