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GOP's Tim Scott says he backs 20-week federal abortion ban

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he'd support a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Texas House passes $12 billion property tax relief package, setting up fight over appraisal cap with Senate

House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

Constitutional amendment passed in Delaware requiring state legislators to live in their districts

The Delaware General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that would require state senators and state representatives to reside in the legislative districts that they represent for the duration of their term in office. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 13, 2023

Dianne Feinstein bows to pressure and asks to be ‘temporarily’ replaced on judiciary panel

The California Democrat’s continued absence has led to others to call on her to resign

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Debate resumes on Nebraska bill to ban trans care for minors

Nebraska lawmakers have begun a second round of debate on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

DOJ probes if Trump committed wire fraud

Special counsel Jack Smith focused on whether Trump's $250 million post-election haul violated wire fraud laws

Salon · Apr 13, 2023

Youth records in mainly Black Louisiana areas may go public

In Louisiana, a Republican lawmaker has filed legislation that would make all adult criminal court records and certain juvenile court records and case information available to the public online, at no-cost

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

As a single Black mom, Barbara Lee felt unrepresented. Now she runs for the US Senate

WASHINGTON — Barbara Lee was in her early 20s, a single mother of two young boys, attending Mills College in Oakland, California. The future California congresswoman needed public assistance and food stamps. She couldn’t afford child care, so often her children would attend classes with her.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 13, 2023

Experts: Trump may face espionage charge

Jack Smith's team is asking witnesses if Trump showed off a map containing sensitive national security info

Salon · Apr 13, 2023

POINT: Perpetual ‘border crisis’ echoes through American history

Don’t feel dismayed if you have no idea what’s going on at our southern border.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023