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OPINION - The Standard View: Donald Trump doubles down on a false narrative

It was a striking spectacle. Donald Trump, little more than two years ago the most powerful person in the world, sat in a courtroom as the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2023

'We are living through the darkest hours of American history,' Trump says

Former US president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 charges in connection with the alleged payment of bribes to a porn star and others when he appeared in court in New York on Tuesday. The French daily newspapers wonder if the media show won't boost Trump's chances of re-election,…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5, 2023

Long to-do list looms for new Mayor Johnson

From assembling a staff and cabinet to speeding up police hiring and devising a plan to stop the usual summer surge of violent crime, the new mayor has his work cut out for him. No wonder so many would-be contenders took a pass.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Trump isn’t the ringmaster he once was. But we’re still watching his show

Despite everything, Trump now seems more likely to secure the Republican nomination. He’s still the sun around which the Republican party orbits

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Clyburn backs ex-staffer to lead South Carolina Democrats

Congressman Jim Clyburn is backing a former staffer in her effort to lead South Carolina’s Democrats, as the state prepares to host the party’s opening presidential primary in 2024

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Trump’s indictment is about more than hush money – it’s a question of democracy

And it’s just the first of possibly many charges against the ex-president, the only US head of state to be charged with a crime

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Dark money groups push election denialism on US state officials

Groups have created incubator of policies that would restrict ballot access and amplify election fraud claims

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Amendment to make school board elections partisan advances in Florida

Welcome to the Wednesday, April 5, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2023

What can we expect from Brandon Johnson — Chicago’s next mayor

What will the incoming mayor do about high crime rates and low test scores? Here is what Brandon Johnson said on the campaign trail.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

First Thing: Trump attacks hush money case in grievance-filled Mar-a-Lago speech

Former president appeared subdued in New York, only to return to his inflammatory ways in Florida. Plus, the campaigners using using dating apps to boost voter turnout

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023