The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

DeSantis snubbed; Dem wins in J'ville

Democrat Donna Deegan won 52 percent of the vote in the largest U.S. city currently led by GOP mayor

Salon · May 17, 2023

Biden, top Republican say confident debt default will be averted

Experts say a default would be catastrophic for US economy, but political standoff has persisted as deadline looms.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Man sues Giuliani over false arrest after ‘pat’ on back led to assault charge

Daniel Gill seeks monetary damages for assault charges in 2022 after slapping mayor on back and saying: ‘What’s up, scumbag?’

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2023

Trump lawyer exits legal team as Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe heats up

Lawyer has been heavily involved in the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Key abortion debates this week in US courts and statehouses

Abortion bans are back on the agenda for lawmakers in the Carolinas and Nebraska this week

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Trump takes credit for overturning of Roe v Wade while raising questions about DeSantis’ six-week ban

During Trump’s presidency he nominated three Justices to the Supreme Court, making it possible to overturn landmark Roe v Wade ruling

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

DeSantis reacts to Trump implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’ as 2024 fight heats up

Gov Ron DeSantis is criticising Donald Trump for implying Florida's new six-week abortion ban is ‘too harsh’

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Key Trump attorney says he's departing legal team as Mar-a-Lago probe intensifies

A key lawyer for former President Donald Trump says he's leaving the legal team, a move that comes as a special counsel investigation into the retention of classified documents shows signs of being in its final stages

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy is becoming law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Who will fill Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat?

The application process for those interested in serving the rest of Brandon Johnson’s term on the county board was announced Wednesday. Those already vying for the spot include three members of the Leaders Network, a West Side faith-based group.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023