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Patronage at ComEd benefited Madigan when he became unrivaled Statehouse king

Madigan’s crew put the arm on plenty of special interests.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Over 100 Trump presidential gifts unaccounted for: US Democrats

Legislators say Trump family didn’t disclose $250,000 in gifts from foreign governments received while in White House.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023

Biden, McCarthy unite on Ireland at St. Patrick’s Day lunch

WASHINGTON — A very Irish American president finally got to experience the most Irish presidential tradition after years of pandemic restrictions canceled the annual St. Patrick’s Day toast in the Capitol with Irish leadership.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea

A former Tennessee state senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Donald Trump says 'I'M BACK' as he posts on Facebook for first time in 2 years after ban

Former US president Donald Trump has made his return to Facebook, promoting his run for presidency next year as he shared a video with the caption "I'M BACK!"

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

Calling voting a fundamental right, Kansas Court of Appeals rules restrictions face high bar

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled Friday that voting is a fundamental right and that restrictions on it must clear the highest possible bar, in an opinion drawing upon a prior ruling that upheld abortion rights under the state constitution.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

Trump returns to Facebook

Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday, marking his return to the social media platform two years after he was banned.

Reuters · Mar 17, 2023

Ohio becomes latest Republican state to leave a key voting data partnership

Six GOP-led states have now pulled out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, despite it being considered one of the best tools states have to detect voter fraud.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2023

New NCAA President Meets With Lawmakers on Next Steps for NIL

Charlie Baker met with at least five U.S. senators, from both sides of the aisle, to begin discussions around national legislation for name, image and likeness.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023

Donald Trump allowed back on YouTube after two-year suspension following Capitol attack

Donald Trump's YouTube account has been reinstated more than two years since the January 6 Capitol riots. He can now post on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter but has snubbed them all

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023