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After convention loss, Georgia Dems stress state’s importance to party

CHICAGO — At the site of this city’s victory lap after winning the Democratic National Convention, national party Chair Jaime Harrison confessed that a family member wanted him to forgo Chicago in favor of Georgia’s capital for the big event.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Commentary: Trump 1, Republicans 0

If there really is no such thing as bad publicity, Donald Trump has had an excellent couple of weeks. Once dismissed by a growing number of Republicans as a candidate whose time had passed, who would be easily bested by a Trump-without-baggage like Ron DeSantis, the real Trump has been…

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Editorial: Why did Chicago get another Democratic National Convention? Because experience matters

On the heels of a divisive mayoral election, news that Chicago has been chosen to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention reawakens something that feels like hope.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 14, 2023

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Editorial: Democrats find their Eden for 2024 national convention

The state of Illinois recently lost three Fortune 500 companies, and its population has declined by more than 100,000 residents in the past two years. Meanwhile, its largest city is a poster child for rampant crime and a failing public education system.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Commentary: How Los Angeles’ first female public defender pioneered the rule that led to Trump’s indictment

Warren G. Harding was a terrible president, but he did get two things right. He freed an ailing Eugene Debs from federal prison, where Debs had been locked up for criticizing World War I, and he appointed Mabel Walker Willebrandt, Los Angeles’ first female public defender, as assistant attorney general…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Warmly welcomed, 'Cousin Joe' jokes of staying in Ireland

In Ireland this week, wellwishers have lined the streets to catch even a glimpse of President Joe Biden

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

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Trump met with chants of ‘New York hates you!’ as he arrives for Manhattan deposition

Video shows chants growing louder as former president’s car passes through crowd

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Donald Trump answers questions for 7 hours in N.Y. fraud lawsuit

A New York attorney general’s lawsuit alleges the former president and his family misled banks, associates by giving them false information about his net worth, asset values.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Judge rejects delay in Donald Trump rape trial, but grants concessions

The former president’s attorney sought a one-month delay in his trial in the alleged rape of a columnist after it was revealed that a Democratic donor was paying her lawyer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Despite cache of secret FBI recordings, ex-ComEd CEO tells jurors in bribery trial she didn’t view Madigan as an ally of utility

Anne Pramaggiore will face more questions when the ComEd bribery trial resumes Monday, when she will surely face vigorous cross-examination by prosecutors in the high-stakes case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Ron DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law in Florida

The ban is set to strike another blow against the availability of abortion in the Deep South

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

DeSantis to sign 6-week abortion ban

The only exceptions to the ban will be in the case of rape and incest up to 15 weeks, per Thursday's hearing

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

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McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 14, 2023

Sen. Ted Budd of North Carolina endorses Donald Trump for president in 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, just a week after Trump became the first president in history to be arrested on felony charges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Mayor-elect Johnson faces fiscal cliff in general operating budget

Chicago’s fiscal challenges can’t be solved with smoke and mirrors

Axios · Apr 13, 2023

Inside the GOP's 100-day "weaponization" war

Republicans face skepticism from the wider public that the investigations are worth the time and money.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Bill requiring Texas schools to tell parents what books kids check out passes

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate passed a proposal Thursday that would require schools to inform parents of all books their children check out of campus libraries.

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Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023

Florida Governor DeSantis signs abortion ban into law

Florida now among some 13 other US states that have enacted bans on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy or earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Don’t chalk up all American political discord to social media

When has the nation not been riven by disinformation?

The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023

Trump questioned for seven hours in NY fraud lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump has dropped his use of the Fifth Amendment right to silence, and answered questions in a New York lawsuit.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Richard Friedman, who took on Mayor Richard J. Daley, and showed a top Soviet official the ‘real America,’ dead at 93

In 1971, lawyer Richard Friedman decided to take on the ‘corrupt Daley machine.’ He lost. One friend called Mr. Friedman ‘the ‘real’ most interesting man in the world.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Chicago’s youngest voters are ‘the future’ — so why don’t more of them vote?

Chicago’s youngest voting bloc — 18-to-24-year-olds — has the lowest turnout relative to size, though nearly a third more cast ballots in the April runoff than in the first round of mayoral voting in February.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 13, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting Democratic efforts to change it, the Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a near-total ban on abortion after six weeks, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis who has said he would sign it.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Missouri House passes Republican-led bill banning gender-affirming care for minors

The Missouri House on Thursday approved a Republican-led bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.

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