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Schultz resigns ahead of Senate grilling

Schultz is slated to testify before Bernie Sanders’s Senate HELP Committee next week

Salon · Mar 21, 2023

Supporters of school choice in Texas seek to sway rural Republicans

DALLAS — Republicans behind an aggressive push for school choice this session are angling to break the bond that previously thwarted voucherlike efforts in Texas: an unlikely coalition of rural Republicans and Democrats.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Donald Trump Jr unloads on Ron DeSantis after he failed to back his father: ‘Owned by the billionaire donors’

Former president Donald Trump Jr’s son Donald Trump Jr blasted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for not defending his father enough as the former president faces indictment and potential extradition from the state.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Unprecedented: Trump indictment would be first criminal case filed against a former president

Officials are bracing for protests and possibly violence after Trump urged supporters to protest ahead of a potential indictment. An indictment could also test a Republican Party divided over whether to support Trump next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023

Racial missteps come under fire in diverse Denver mayor’s race: 'We need to expect more'

DENVER — Campaign flyers that promote a white candidate with racially charged language. A TV ad that includes video of mostly Latino or Black people who are homeless, fighting or engaged in crime. News stories that focus on the alleged mistreatment of legislative staff by a candidate who’s a Black…

The Denver Post · Mar 21, 2023

GOP leader passes confidence vote after social media uproar

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s Republican Senate colleagues have cast a vote of confidence in his leadership after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Democracy scholar alarmed by Trump post

Expert says Trump's demand is "intended actually to undermine respect for democratic institutions"

Salon · Mar 21, 2023

Analysis: Why Georgia's governor prefers a behind-the-scenes approach in new term

ATLANTA — When Gov. Brian Kemp gathered bipartisan lawmakers a few days ago to celebrate the signing of the state budget, it seemed a prime setting to push for his top priorities in the waning days of the legislative session.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Trump asks for donations up to $3,300 off arrest rumours and launches ‘petition’ over charges

Former president has rallied Republicans against district attorneys in New York and Georgia

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

What happens next if Donald Trump is arrested?

Trump could stand trial as he campaigns to be re-elected in 2024

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023