What to know about the Comstock Act as abortion pill fight escalates Anti-abortion groups have revived the centuries-old law. Axios · Apr 12, 2023
US Sen. Baldwin seeking reelection in battleground Wisconsin WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is running for a third term, she said Wednesday, setting up another battleground Senate race next year. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Florida to execute 'ninja killer' who murdered couple when 'devil had more hold than God' Louis Bernard Gaskin, 56, was convicted of killing the Sturmfels in their Flagler County winter home. He stole from the house a clock, two lamps and a videocassette recorder which he wanted to give to his girlfriend as a present Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023
Tim Scott launched an exploratory committee. What is it? An exploratory committee, like the one launched Wednesday by GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, allows a potential candidate to start raising money without officially becoming a candidate The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Poll: Trump holds 21-point lead among South Carolina Republicans COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Republican support for Donald Trump is still strong, according to a new Winthrop University Poll that shows the former president with a 21-point lead over his GOP challengers for president. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Georgia attorney seeks $67 million in damages over Jan. 6 committee investigation ATLANTA — A prominent Georgia attorney is seeking $67 million in damages from the U.S. government, saying the House Jan. 6 committee spread false information about his representation of a star witness. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Pa.'s 2024 presidential primary is scheduled for the first day of Passover, giving lawmakers a new push to move up the swing state's election HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania's presidential primary is scheduled for the first day of Passover next year, potentially disenfranchising observant Jews across the state and giving new urgency to lawmakers hoping to move the state's primary election to earlier in the year. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2023
Who is Tiffany Trump? Donald Trump thanks his daughter in post-arraignment speech Pundits predict formerly behind-the-scenes family member could fill Ivanka Trump’s boots Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023
Bragg sues Jim Jordan for intimidation Manhattan DA accuses Jim Jordan of "intimidation campaign" amid "racially charged" threats from Trump supporters Salon · Apr 12, 2023
Is Donald Trump going to jail? Ex-president appeared for historic arraingment in New York on 4 April – and that looks like being only the beginning of his legal troubles, with several other criminal and civil investigations underway The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
SC’s Tim Scott launches exploratory committee for 2024 presidential run COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina U.S. Sen Tim Scott has launched an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential run. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Joe Biden calls for restoration of power sharing at Stormont during Northern Ireland visit Joe Biden has paid tribute to the “pioneering” politicians who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland as he called for a restoration of power sharing at Stormont. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023
Republican Tim Scott launches exploratory bid to take on Trump in 2024 race The Senate’s sole Black Republican is leaning in heavily into his personal story but has avoided mentioning Mr Trump in his announcement video The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Nebraska lawmakers taking up debate on abortion restrictions Nebraska lawmakers plan to begin debate on a bill that would ban abortion once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
The Conversation · Apr 12, 2023 State battles over abortion are leading to state constitutional amendments – an option in all states and available directly to citizens in 18 states The battles over abortion – who can get one, when they can get one – largely shifted from a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court back to state lawmakers and judges in June 2022. That’s when the Supreme Court ruled that there was no federal constitutional guarantee of the right…
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Diverse Georgia Legislature made for awkward moments, learning experiences ATLANTA — About six weeks into Georgia's 2023 legislative session, freshman state Rep. Long Tran started growing a beard.
Reason · Apr 12, 2023 State "Higher Ed Reform" Roundup: Texas Legislative showdown looming on tenure and academic freedom
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Look back at some of Chicago’s other Democratic National Conventions The list famous figures who have been nominated in Chicago is impressive — including many who did not win.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Democrats celebrate Chicago’s convention win today: News conference with key players DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison will be joined by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a co-chair of the DNC, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.
Axios · Apr 12, 2023 Tim Scott launches exploratory committee for 2024 presidential bid Scott had been inching towards a 2024 presidential campaign.
Salon · Apr 12, 2023 Trump's Easter threats of World War III Trump "gives permission to unstable people to carry out their grievances at a murderous level"
Ballotpedia · Apr 12, 2023 Biden issues second veto of his presidency Welcome to the Wednesday, April 12, Brew.
Salon · Apr 12, 2023 Why the GOP can't see Trump's a loser Voters hate Trump, hate GOP abortion politics, hate the racism, but Republicans keep doubling down
Axios · Apr 12, 2023 Bragg strikes back Bragg is calling House Republicans' push to interfere in the case unconstitutional.