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Anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr files to run for president as Democrat

The environmental lawyer previously had to apologise for comparing vaccine mandates to Holocaust

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

2 candidates take lead in Denver mayoral race as vote counting continues

DENVER — Ballots were still being counted in Denver’s 2023 municipal election on Wednesday afternoon, but two candidates — Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough — remain positioned to meet in a runoff contest for mayor.

The Denver Post · Apr 5, 2023

Johnson hopes to convince police officers to stay on the job by giving them support

What I’ve heard repeatedly is that, much like teachers, police officers are being asked to do their job and someone else’s job,” the mayor-elect told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024

Democrat Robert F

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Donald Trump’s playbook: Paranoid appeals, attacks on everyone

No one is beyond his attacks. And his fire-breathing followers love him for it, even as they pretend to fret that they will become the targets of everyone else, just because Trump says so.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Mike Pence agrees to testify in Jan. 6 probe, won’t appeal judge’s ruling

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said he will testify in the Jan. 6 investigation and agreed not to appeal a federal judge’s order that he must talk under oath to the grand jury.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

How Brandon Johnson can build public support

Once Johnson and voters know how city departments are doing, it will be easier for him to obtain broad support for necessary corrections.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push

Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Mike Pence will not appeal order to testify to January 6 grand jury

Decision clears way for former vice-president to appear before panel looking into 2020 election interference and Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for higher judicial salaries, business courts

In his biennial state of the judiciary, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht also warned against politics’ encroachment into the third branch of government.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 5, 2023