Pence testifies: "Expect decisions soon" Pence appeared before a grand jury investigating Trump's role in the Jan. 6 attack for hours on Thursday Salon · Apr 28, 2023
Republicans hope McCarthy's bill gives him leverage in debt ceiling standoff House Republicans narrowly passed a bill linking a debt ceiling raise to spending cuts, which Biden says he would veto. A political historian explains why he may have to make some concessions. WEKU · Apr 28, 2023
First Thing: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2018 investigation claimed there was ‘no evidence’ behind claims of sexual assault. Plus, Jerry Springer’s legacy The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
‘A dangerous trend’: Florida Republicans poised to pass more voter restrictions Measures seek to limit third-party voter registration groups and will affect non-white voters in latest wave of restrictions The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023
Utah in the top-three for rate of election policy legislation enactment for second straight year Welcome to the Friday, April 28, Brew. Ballotpedia · Apr 28, 2023
How Biden is running against his age in 2024 Republicans are already suggesting the president, 80, might not live through a second term. Axios · Apr 28, 2023
Montana proves it’s just anti-trans hate Gov. Greg Gianforte was convicted of assault against a reporter, proving the MT GOP does not care about “decorum” Salon · Apr 28, 2023
Upcoming civic elections like 'Devasur Sangram': UP CM Yogi Adityanath LUCKNOW: Terming the upcoming Urban Local Bodies elections as no less than a "Devasur Sangram" (the war between Gods and demons), Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that it was time to teach the corrupt and criminals a lesson. The Times of India · Apr 28, 2023
‘Patients will be denied care’: Utah court hears challenge to abortion clinic ban Abortion is legal in Utah up to 18 weeks, but a new law requiring it to be performed only in hospitals will all but end access, critics say The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023
Montana governor’s son pleads with him to cease anti-trans legislation ‘I would like to make the argument that these bills are immoral, unjust, and frankly a violation of human rights’ The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Trump says he can engage with Gen Z voters and brags about popularity on college campuses Rally is former president’s first appearance since Biden announced his re-election bid The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2018 investigation in the lead up to supreme court justice’s confirmation found ‘no evidence’ to substantiate claims of sexual assault The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023
Trump recommits to banning Muslims from entering US if he is re-elected ‘We were very tough on that. We don’t want our buildings blown up’ The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Rising GOP star embroiled in tough Kentucky primary fight Flagged as a rising Republican star, Daniel Cameron could have taken a cautious approach and run for reelection as Kentucky's attorney general The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 Who is running for president in 2024? As the campaign takes shape, here are the names you need to know
Axios · Apr 28, 2023 Abortion bans fail to pass in 2 conservative states Bills severely restricting abortion in South Carolina and Nebraska's GOP-dominated legislatures failed to pass.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 GOP uses state capitol protests to redefine 'insurrection' The silencing of a transgender lawmaker in Montana marks the third time in five weeks that Republicans have attempted to compare disruptive but nonviolent protests at state capitols to insurrections
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 NY judges will get more power in setting bail, governor says Judges in New York will be getting more discretion to jail people awaiting trial
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2023 Brandon Johnson gets advice at his final County Board meeting With a nod to the mayor-elect’s “unfunny” jokes and love of snacks, Cook County Board members feted Johnson before his swearing in next month.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 Culture war clash gives Kansas new medication abortion law Kansas clinics will be required to tell patients that medication abortions can be stopped using a drug regimen that the providers consider ineffective and potentially dangerous
The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2023 Mike Pence testifies to grand jury about Donald Trump and January 6 Former vice-president’s proximity to the ex-president during the Capitol attack makes him a key witness in the criminal inquiry
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Trump revives threat of skipping GOP presidential debates Donald Trump is again threatening to skip a presidential debate
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Gillum trial: Official says PR firm was active in campaign A former campaign official for the Florida Democrat who nearly beat Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018 has testified that a public relations agency owner charged alongside the former candidate was actively involved in the campaign’s get-out-the-vote efforts
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 E Jean Carroll fires back on why she didn’t scream during alleged Donald Trump rape ‘One of the reasons why women don’t come forward is they are asked ‘why didn’t you scream’. It keeps women silent’
ABC News · Apr 27, 2023 Former US vice-president Mike Pence appears before Donald Trump's latest grand jury Former United State vice-president Mike Pence has appeared before a grand jury to give evidence about former president Donald Trump's role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a source familiar with the matter has told Reuters.