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Leadership dynamics explain why there’s still no debt limit deal

WASHINGTON — Political calculations and concerns about legislative precedent within Congress and the White House have brought the government within a week of potentially failing to pay all of its debt obligations.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

House ethics panel recommends impeachment for Texas AG Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas – In an historic move that portends the ouster of one of the most powerful Republicans in the state, a House ethics panel on Thursday recommended the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Minnesota governor signs paid family and medical leave act to give workers up to 20 weeks off

Minnesota workers will be entitled to paid time off when they’re seriously ill or to care for newborns and loved ones starting in 2026

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup

New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · May 25, 2023

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for January 6 Capitol riot

The founder of a far-right group involved in the insurrection riot at the US capitol has been jailed for eighteen years.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

DeSantis’ Twitter misfire starts off campaign on wrong foot

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Twitter announcement for president was slammed by critics Thursday not just for its technical glitches but also as an awkward, wonky way to introduce the governor to the country.

Orlando Sentinel · May 25, 2023

Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years

The judge describes Rhodes as a threat who "wants democracy in this country to devolve into violence"

Salon · May 25, 2023

AOC rips Gaetz over "hostage" situation

“For all of this talk about negotiations, Republicans are not negotiating at all,” said Ocasio-Cortez

Salon · May 25, 2023

When Republican Party is infected with Trumpism, can anyone else win nomination?

Most analysts, and plenty of Republicans, seem to know that Donald Trump can no longer win a national election. But can anyone else, including Ron DeSantis, win with Trump’s voters?

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023

Defiant far-right leader jailed over role in US Capitol attack

The founder of the Oath Keepers group has been sentenced to 18 years in jail over his role in the US Capitol riots.

The New Daily · May 25, 2023