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OPINION - The Standard View: Justice finally catches up with Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s presidency comprised a series of firsts: the occupant of the Oval Office without any prior military or government service. The first to be impeached twice. And last night, he made further history, becoming the first former US President to be criminally indicted.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Donald Trump’s indictment explained, and what comes next

Donald Trump's indictment is unprecedented. A lot remains unknown, but there are a few things we know for certain.

The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023

Indicted Trump: Too irresistible for GOP

The party that wanted to "lock her up" has little choice but to rally around a criminally indicted Donald Trump

Salon · Mar 31, 2023

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Donald Trump facing more than 30 charges after indictment over hush money

The first former US president to face a criminal case will have his mugshot taken ahead of New York court date

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Could Trump use this indictment to boost his campaign?

A campaign poster featuring a police mugshot? It’s not outside the realms of possibility for ‘Teflon Don’ says Sarah Baxter. Could this indictment really help the former President’s chances in 2024?

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment

The charges come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2023

Trump attorney goes on media blitz as he says there’s ‘zero chance’ former president will accept plea deal

Former president is expected to be arraigned in Manhattan on Tuesday, with a tentative hearing time set for 2.15pm

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

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First Thing: Trump becomes first former US president to face criminal charges

Businessman expected to face arraignment on Tuesday with New York police warned they may face ‘unusual disorder’. Plus, Tokitae, the oldest orca in captivity, to be set free

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

Will Trump go to jail? His indictment explained

We explain Trump's indictment and whether he could go to jail - as he becomes the first ex-US president to face criminal charges.

GoodToKnow · Mar 31, 2023

Idaho’s abortion travel ban is incredibly cruel

Republicans are seeking to restrict women and girls’ right to travel by criminalizing friends and family who would help them

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2023

The $37m question: why do US states elect judges in expensive, partisan elections?

The Wisconsin state supreme court election urges the question: why are partisan groups able to be involved?

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2023

Trump's real crimes are being ignored

Like Richard Nixon, Trump is being punished for his sins against the dominant order, not his most serious crimes

Salon · Mar 31, 2023

Here’s who is in line to replace your governor in the event of a vacancy

Welcome to the Friday, March 31, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2023

Arrests at historic lows, murders up 50% since last election: Next mayor faces daunting challenges on public safety

Brandon Johnson says he’d hire 200 more detectives while Paul Vallas vows to build the detective ranks to 10% of overall staffing. The next mayor will also have to address the controversial spike in people being stopped for traffic violations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

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Reuters · Mar 31, 2023

Trump to face criminal charges in Stormy Daniels hush money probe

Donald Trump is due to be fingerprinted and photographed in a New York courthouse next week as he becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges in a case involving a 2016 hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is charged with criminal offences - what happens next?

Donald Trump will be mugshot and fingerprinted, but he can still run for US president even if he is convicted. Sources claim he faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud

Axios · Mar 31, 2023

The forces behind anti-trans bills across the U.S.

The push by Christian and conservative groups represents a multimillion-dollar effort to limit LGBTQ rights.

Axios · Mar 31, 2023

Obamacare ruling gives Democrats new political ammo

Defending the ACA has been a tried-and-true strategy for Democrats since the GOP tried to repeal it in 2017.

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The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Trump takes aim at Hunter Biden as he goes on Truth Social frenzy following criminal indictment

As well as hitting out at the president’s son, Mr Trump also went on to reTruth posts from some of his GOP allies who came out in support of him after news of the grand jury vote broke

WEKU · Mar 31, 2023

Trump uses his indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring

After the indictment news broke, the Trump GOP machine rolled out a political playbook meant to insulate him with his base. It may work, but his brand is toxic with much of the rest of Americans.

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2023

Trump to appear in court Tuesday as Stormy Daniels interview postponed over ‘security issues’ – as it happened

Court officials confirm arraignment while Manhattan district attorney rejects House Republicans’ demands for documents and testimony

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Editorial: The medical debt burden

The legacy of more than two centuries of inequality that haunts Virginia and other Southern states affects us more than we may realize.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Editorial: What Florida’s assault on public education means

The conservative agenda that Florida Republicans have unleashed will fundamentally alter public education. That’s why it’s critical now when ingesting this fire hose of bad news to step back and consider the big picture: Where is our education system going? What’s driving these changes, who wins, who loses and what’s…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2023

Commentary: Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ fate is a cautionary tale for our nation’s Trump quandary

With barricades surrounding the Manhattan criminal courthouse and plainclothes officers ordered to dress in their full uniforms, it’s only human to ponder the wisdom of trying Donald Trump for a nonviolent offense related to buying a porn star’s silence.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Commentary: Improving voter engagement for all Americans

Most discussions of voting tend to think of the U.S. as a monolith, when in fact every state (and territory) runs its own election system. At the National Vote at Home Institute (NVAHI), we believe that robust mailed-out ballot systems are the key to voting that is fair and equitable…

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