California's Feinstein returns to Senate after monthslong absence California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has returned to the Senate after a two-and-a-half-month absence recovering from a case of shingles The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Republicans offer no evidence of crimes at press conference on alleged ‘Biden family corruption’ House Republicans have alleged Joe Biden financially gained from his time in public service but failed to provide documentation The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
DeSantis signs immigration overhaul ahead of expected White House run With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature, a sweeping immigration bill that bolsters his migrant relocation program and limits social services for immigrants lacking permanent legal status is now law The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Biden considering 14th Amendment on debt "The problem is, it would have to be litigated," the president said of the strategy Salon · May 10, 2023
Here are the 13 counts New York Rep. George Santos faces A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses U.S. Rep. George Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Ex-state senator who did prison time over job that required ‘little to no work’ finds work on the outside — as a state lobbyist Ex-state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty last summer to embezzling funds from a labor union and was sentenced to more than a year in prison. But he was released early — and 11 days later, he registered as a lobbyist with a public relations and government affairs firm. Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023
It's Been 10 Years Since the IRS's Tea Party Scandal. Will Congress Finally Act? The partisan and constitutional dangers of letting the IRS police speech are simply too great. Reason · May 10, 2023
George Santos pleads not guilty to duping donors, stealing campaign cash to burnish wealthy image U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging a financial fraud at the heart of a political campaign built on dubious boasts about his personal wealth and business success The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Donald Trump verdict: E. Jean Carroll says she feels ‘fantastic’ after court ruling Trump’s courtroom opponent has reacted to the jury’s decision in an interview on US television Evening Standard · May 10, 2023
The 2024 Presidential Election Is Poised To Have The Oldest Candidates Ever President Joe Biden joked about his age as Donald Trump continues to mock him despite being a few years younger. Zenger · May 10, 2023
US Republican George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud, theft charges U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn't deserve. France 24 · May 10, 2023
Michael Fanone condemns CNN’s town hall ‘party’ for Trump as backlash rises Fanone was one of the police officers assaulted during the Capitol riot The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
How Republicans responded to Trump being found liable of sexual abuse of E Jean Carroll Few Republicans sided with the jury and criticised Mr Trump The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Donald Trump CNN town hall channel, streaming links and timing confirmed following trial The town hall in New Hampshire has been organised by CNN and will be hosted by anchor Kaitlan Collins, who was once barred from a press event at the White House after asking Trump about the Michael Cohen tapes. Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023 The Guardian view on consequences for Trump: this beginning took bravery Editorial: A jury verdict finding the former president liable for sexual abuse and lies won’t fix US politics. But it still matters
The Conversation · May 10, 2023 George Santos indicted on fraud, money laundering and other criminal charges -- 3 essential reads Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Mitt Romney calls for George Santos’s immediate resignation as own party turns on him The Utah Republican is no fan of the indicted New York congressman, who he previously called a ‘sick puppy’
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Trump-backed candidate for Kentucky governor downplays jury verdict against former president Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is touting his endorsement from Donald Trump as an honor in his quest to become the GOP nominee for governor
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Defying the state, Kansas City would be a sanctuary for people seeking gender-affirming health care Officials in Missouri’s largest city are moving to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care
Salon · May 10, 2023 Ex-aides: We witnessed Trump harassment Former communications chief says she saw "countless cases" of Trump's "impropriety" and reported it to superiors
Ballotpedia · May 10, 2023 Colorado voters will be asked in November to make changes to property taxes and tobacco taxes The Colorado State Legislature referred two ballot measures concerning taxes and state revenue to the Nov. 2023 ballot before adjourning the legislative session on May 8.
Ballotpedia · May 10, 2023 A roundup of May 6 Texas election results Local elections took place across Texas on Saturday, May 6. Ballotpedia covered 47 ballot measures on May 6. That was nearly three times more than we covered in May Texas elections in 2019 and 2021, mainly due to an increase in bond measures and charter amendments this year.
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 Can Donald Trump run for the US presidency now? After the former US president is found liable for sex abuse, we look at what this means for his 2024 White House hopes
Reuters · May 10, 2023 US defense secretary cites security concerns as senator holds promotions over abortion U.S. Senate Democrats released a letter from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday saying a Republican's decision to hold military nominations harms national security, intensifying a dispute over the military's abortion policy.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023 53 people applied to be Chicago’s next police superintendent. Fred Waller is not among them. More than half of the applicants came from people affiliated at one time with CPD. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will submit three names to Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson by mid-July.