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Biden makes it almost official: ‘My plan is to run again’ in 2024

Joe Biden says he has decided to run for a second term and will formally announce his re-election campaign "relatively soon".

The New Daily · Apr 15, 2023

Staffer alleged in complaint that state Rep. Bryan Slaton had sex with Capitol intern

The new details about the allegation stem from the complaint filed against Slaton to the House General Investigating Committee.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2023

Former Sen. Barbara Boxer to Feinstein: “I would call the people who love me … and make a decision”

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein were first elected U.S. senators from California in 1992 — a historic victory for women — Feinstein sat Boxer down and told her, “You’ve got to stick with this. The longer you stay, the better you’ll feel, the more you’ll…

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Dallas judge would be first Latina on 5th Circuit appeals court with Biden nomination

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has picked a longtime federal magistrate in Dallas for the influential 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Texas House investigating committee issues four subpoenas, days after allegations against Bryan Slaton emerge

The committee would not say who was being issued the subpoenas or for what purpose.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz collects $1.5 million in first quarter to fuel his third Senate campaign

The Texas Republican has not yet drawn a serious challenger to his reelection bid.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14, 2023

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Monday, the North Dakota House of Representatives voted 71-17 to override Gov. Doug Burgum’s (R) veto of HB1273, a bill that would ban the use of approval and ranked-choice voting methods in the state. If a two-thirds majority in the Senate does the same, the legislation will become law.

Ballotpedia · Apr 14, 2023

Detroit Reparations Task Force gets to work: 'We are stewards of this process'

DETROIT — Many brought up slavery, the razing of the Black Bottom neighborhood to build a freeway, the millions of dollars in over-assessments in property taxes, the thousands of homes lost to foreclosures, and the deep personal injustice their families endured and rose above.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 14, 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.

Ballotpedia · Apr 14, 2023

Biden to nominate Texas judge to be first Latina on federal appeals court

Both of Texas’ Republican senators voice support for Irma Carrillo Ramirez’s nomination to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 14, 2023