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Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson clash over race, taxes, CTU, violence: ‘Don’t shake your head’

CHICAGO — In a particularly heated forum, Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson repeatedly clashed over economic policy, school closings and street violence.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 19, 2023

Trump arrest claim draws allies to his side as 2024 bid heats up

Donald Trump’s claim of an imminent arrest jolted the 2024 Republican primary field, with party leaders rallying to his side while forcing his potential challengers to choose between publicly supporting the former president or backing the moves of a Democratic prosecutor.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2023

Sanders urges banning bank CEOs on Fed boards in wake of SVB

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he plans to introduce a measure that would prevent big bank executives from serving on the boards of the regional Federal Reserve banks that oversee them.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

In Jimmy Carter's hometown, political memorabilia mix with emotion

PLAINS, Ga. — He makes clear he will pay very little for people’s treasures.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Florida may ban girls' period talk in elementary grades

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Michigan Republicans face debt, crossroads on presidential primary

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Republican Party is facing $460,000 in debt and is in a "pickle" about the looming presidential primary race, according to comments recently made by new state GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Trump claims he ‘will be arrested’ on Tuesday in New York criminal case

Ex-president makes remark on Truth Social without any official confirmation of the likelihood or timing of charges being brought

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2023

Trump announces first 2024 campaign rally in Waco as Texas city marks 30th anniversary of cult siege

Former president returns to Texas on 25 March

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Donald Trump: What is an indictment in US criminal case?

Donald Trump would become first president in US history to face felony charges if indicted

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Some Trump rivals rally to his side as possible charges loom

Top Republicans, including some of Donald Trump’s potential rivals for the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination, are rushing to his defense after Trump said he's bracing for possible arrest

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023