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Telephone Conversation between Michael McClain and Michael Madigan | ComEd Exhibit 86-T

Michael Madigan and Michael McClain discuss an issue involving then-Senate President John Cullerton and anti-Madigan political ads from Senate Democrats.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023

House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case

House Republicans are rallying to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Former North Carolina cop joined Oath Keepers days before Capitol riot. Now she faces prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A former North Carolina police officer, who joined the Oath Keepers militia group only days before the Capitol riot, was convicted Monday of conspiracy and obstruction charges tied to the violence.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Is Trump getting arrested this week?

Ex-president has said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday – although it is unclear whether he was quoting an official source

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Restricting pronoun use in schools gets early backing in Florida Senate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican lawmakers say Florida school employees should not be allowed to call students by pronouns that differ from those given to them at birth — even in cases when a parent is OK with it.

Miami Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Trump legal woes force another moment of choosing for GOP

From almost the moment he first rode down the escalator in Trump Tower, a question has loomed over the Republican Party: Is this the moment to break from Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Minnesota moving to fortify state status as abortion refuge

Minnesota is moving to strengthen its status as a refuge for patients from restrictive states who travel to the state to seek abortions — and to protect providers who serve them

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

2024 WA governor's race taking shape — if Jay Inslee doesn't run again

SEATTLE — Gov. Jay Inslee isn't yet saying whether he'll seek a fourth term next year, but that hasn't stopped a post-Inslee 2024 political landscape from starting to take shape.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

Missouri's Republican attorney general says his office will limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Biden administration suggests Supreme Court drop election case

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration suggested the U.S. Supreme Court drop a closely watched election case after an unusual twist raised fresh questions about the court’s jurisdiction.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023