Mike Pence will enter presidential race ‘well before late June’ – if he does at all Former vice-president, adrift of Trump and DeSantis in polls, makes less-than-bold presidential prediction to CBS The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
Slotkin's Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
Congress squabble over debt ceiling as risk of default inches closer Kevin McCarthy kickstarted talks with the White House, but his proposal may not even have the Republican votes to move forward The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
The workers who say their migrant status has been ‘weaponized’ against them Undocumented workers play a crucial role in California’s labor force, but are forced to take exploitative jobs The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
Bye George! Here's how Dems win House George Santos and Lauren Boebert top the list of vulnerable Republicans — and there are more than enough others Salon · Apr 23, 2023
New York trial could confer new title on Donald Trump: rapist Jury will hear writer E Jean Carroll’s civil claim that Trump assaulted her in 1990s – could this case finally bring a reckoning? The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
The NAACP is suing Mississippi over an expanded role for state-run police in Jackson The NAACP says "separate and unequal policing" will return to Mississippi's majority-Black capital under a state-run police department. WEKU · Apr 23, 2023
Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
NAACP sues Mississippi over 'separate and unequal policing' The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
With the latest endorsement, Trump has support of 11 Florida members of Congress. DeSantis has 1 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When Congressman Carlos Gimenez endorsed former President Donald Trump this week for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, it gave him the support of 11 of Florida’s 20 Republican representatives. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
Chief Justice Roberts hasn’t responded to invitation to testify on ethics matter, Durbin says WASHINGTON — A request by Senate Democrats that Chief Justice John Roberts investigate possible ethics violations by Justice Clarence Thomas has instead been referred to a judicial panel, prompting a renewed request for Roberts to testify on the matter. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
2024 Republican hopefuls set to meet with Iowa evangelicals Republican White House hopefuls are courting influential religious conservatives at an event later Saturday in Iowa that marks the unofficial start of the state’s 2024 caucus campaign The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Rape lawsuit trial puts spotlight back on Trump and women Former President Donald Trump’s behavior toward women has long been a source of flashpoints in his political career The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg allows Congress to question former prosecutor over Trump probe Mark Pomerantz will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on 12 May The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Salon · Apr 22, 2023 Sick of Trump? Try laughing at him We may be tired of Trump, but we aren’t tired of making fun of him
Axios · Apr 22, 2023 “It’ll have to be tweaked": Inside the GOP maneuvering to pass something on the debt ceiling Biden's "not gonna want to take a vote ... right before his reelection."
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 Donald Trump to follow in Joe Biden’s footsteps and visit Ireland next month Visit by the former US president will come just weeks after his successor took four-day trip to the island of Ireland
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Noah Feldman: Florida can't take trans teens from their parents Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives have passed a bill authorizing the state to take custody of children if their parents have agreed to give them gender-affirming health care. The law is obviously terrible policy. And it’s particularly hypocritical given that conservatives claim to support parental rights in making…
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Editorial: Biden isn’t banning gas stoves. But facts don’t stop Missouri and Kansas GOP outrage It’s not a surprise anymore when prominent politicians focus their energies on rabble-rousing culture war battles instead of doing the hard stuff of governing, but we still feel compelled to point out when Kansas and Missouri leaders actively mislead their constituents.
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Editorial: Florida is now where religious freedom goes to die Republican lawmakers in Florida are crusaders for religious freedom — until it interferes with riling up the MAGA base. Why else would they criminalize pastoral outreach as a means to attack President Joe Biden on immigration policy?
The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2023 Rough week, Ron? DeSantis flounders with Disney feud and abortion stance Florida governor’s recent moves see him lose political capital – and support – as he prepares for likely presidential run
Irish Mirror · Apr 22, 2023 Fat Freddie Thompson escorted from prison as he's granted temporary release to see beloved mother after her death Exclusive: Fat Freddie, 43, got to spend a short time with his mum Lisa before he was brought away and back down to the jail, with strict security measures in place at all times.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 New wave of GOP candidates to challenge Trump, DeSantis A second wave of Republican candidates is preparing to enter the presidential race later this spring following a monthslong lull as the GOP field finally takes shape
Reuters · Apr 22, 2023 U.S. abortion providers relieved but wary as Supreme Court preserves pill access Abortion rights supporters expressed relief on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court preserved access to a widely used abortion pill but warned of a long fight ahead as a legal challenge to the medication continues.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2023 Black mayors of Chicago, LA, NY, Houston speak in DC: ‘We’ve come forth at some difficult, challenging times’ For the first time, Black mayors run the four largest cities in the U.S. Here’s what they have to say.