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Man in custody after baseball bat attack hurts 2, including intern, at congressman’s Virginia office

Two staffers working in Rep. Gerry Connolly’s district office in suburban Virginia were hurt when a man entered and struck them with a metal bat. He was taken into custody.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

Georgia prosecutor fights back against Trump attempt to remove her from election probe

The Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws as they tried to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state is fighting back against the former president’s attempt to remove her from the case and exclude certain evidence

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Pence allies launching super PAC to back former vice president's expected 2024 candidacy

Allies of former Vice President Mike Pence are launching a new super PAC to support his expected candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

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History, humility, hope — and a few hugs — mark swearing in of younger, more diverse City Council: ‘We need a fresh start’

New members said they were moved by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inaugural address and caught up in the excitement of taking the oath of office. “It’s a new day in the city of Chicago,” said freshman Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th).

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

Texas GOP’s broadest attempt yet to erode blue cities’ power gets one step closer to becoming law

Gov. Greg Abbott and other supporters of the bill have long sought legislation to push back against local regulations that they say hamper business owners and harm the state’s economy.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2023

As Trump gains steam, DeSantis bets big on Iowa to reverse momentum

Trump lost the first-in-the-nation caucuses to Ted Cruz in 2016.

Axios · May 16, 2023

DeSantis signs Florida SB 256, unions file lawsuits

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed Senate Bill 256 on May 9. In part, the bill says that except for unions representing law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and firefighters — which are exempted from the bill’s provisions — “[A]n employee organization that has been certified as a bargaining agent may not…

Ballotpedia · May 15, 2023

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Succession season 4 episode 8 recap: America didn't decide

Succession season 4 episode 8 features the results of election night playing out in almost real time, and it's a real nightmare.

WhatToWatch · May 15, 2023

Payback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights

Kansas’ Democratic governor has vetoed state funds for a project backed by a Democratic lawmaker who helped Republicans override her vetoes of anti-abortion and anti-transgender rights measures

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

FBI’s handling of Trump-Russia probe flawed

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's handling of a probe into Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election was flawed, an investigation has concluded.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

Meet the mayor: Hundreds line up to shake hands with Johnson, who vows ‘the fifth floor belongs to the people’

Waiting patiently in a line that wound through City Hall, many said they wanted to wish Johnson good luck. “I think he has great ideas — new ideas, and he believes in investing in the people instead of just arresting our way out of problems,” said Shawn Childs, 47, a…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

Rudy Giuliani said he and Trump were selling pardons for $2m apiece, ex-aide claims

Mr Giuliani reportedly claimed he would split the $2 million fee with then-president Donald Trump

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Probe of FBI’s handling of Trump-Russia investigation ends

US special prosecutor criticises FBI approach to politically charged investigation but does not issue new charges.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Trump-Russia: what we know about the Durham investigation of an investigation

William Barr asked special counsel in 2019 to investigate the FBI investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia in 2016

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Are truckers really boycotting Florida over Gov DeSantis’ immigration policies?

‘I’m aware of the reports, but have not heard of any issues,’ truckers’ group says

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

DeSantis bans funding for Florida college diversity programmes

Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and likely US presidential candidate, says programmes impose an ‘ideological agenda’.

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2023

FBI accused of failures but key report finds no deep-state plot against Trump

Agency ‘failed to uphold mission of strict fidelity’, special counsel John Durham concludes in investigation launched by Bill Barr

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Minnesota Democrats set emergency meeting in response to melee at Minneapolis political convention

Minnesota Democratic leaders will convene an emergency meeting Thursday evening to respond to the chaos that broke out during a convention to endorse a candidate for a Minneapolis City Council race

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Axios · May 15, 2023

Yellen holds firm on potential June 1 debt ceiling deadline

“I still think we’re far apart,” McCarthy told NBC News on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Trump tells former adviser Michael Flynn: 'We’re going to bring you back'

Former President Donald Trump called into an event hosted by his former national security adviser Michael Flynn over the weekend, telling his ex-adviser, “We’re going to bring you back.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

Community schools can make a big difference for Chicago’s youth

Studies show that community schools — with activities and resources for students and families — improve student outcomes. Ideally, every Chicago public school would be a community school, Stacy Davis-Gates of the Chicago Teachers Union writes.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected presidential candidacy

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Connecticut high court nominee regrets signing 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett

A nominee to the Connecticut Supreme Court has told state lawmakers that she would not have signed a 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett for a federal appeals court position if she knew Barrett would later vote to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion protections as a member of the U.S.…

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Wisconsin judge allows for lawsuit against fake Trump electors to proceed

A Wisconsin judge has refused to break up a lawsuit filed against 10 fake electors for former President Donald Trump and two of his attorneys, saying the case could proceed in the county where it was filed

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Rick Perry teases possible 2024 run against Trump

‘It’s early in the process, I think, for any of us to sit back and say, I’m for this person or that person,’ former Texas governor says

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