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Trump plot to "rough up" DA may backfire

"The precedent of Jan. 6th would probably be uppermost in the court's mind" as Trump risks gag order, expert says

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Heated mayoral race wraps up, but outcome may not be known for days

“I highly doubt either camp will concede on election night because up to 100,000 votes may not be counted when we go to bed on election night,” said pollster Matt Podgorski of M3 Strategies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

60% of Americans approve of Trump indictment related to hush money case, but majority says charges are ‘political’

NEW YORK — Six out of 10 Americans agree that former President Donald Trump deserves to be charged in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, a poll revealed Monday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

Trump arrives in New York City ahead of Tuesday court appearance

Ex-president departed Florida around midday and is expected to appear at the Manhattan courthouse Tuesday afternoon

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2023

America has yet to learn that racial unity is key to fighting poverty

If you ever forget the logic of King’s strategy, just pull out a $1 bill and turn it over. It’s right there in the Great Seal of the United States: E Pluribus Unum. Out of many, one.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

Donald Trump indictment: What does it mean and what will happen next?

Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted and will be handing himself in at the lower Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, February 4 with an arraignment expected later that day

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Unlike in Trump case, Secret Service kept this one secret

The last time Secret Service agents escorted a U.S. leader to face criminal charges, they kept their mission a secret -- even from their own bosses

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Trump lawyer undermines his judge attack

"Of course not," Joe Tacopina says after Trump claimed judge overseeing Manhattan case "hates" him

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Trump’s Secret Service agents set to testify to grand jury in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Secret Service agents are reportedly set to testify about former President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at his Florida resort home.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

As Chicago's most active voting precinct, Cook County inmates vote with help from jail and advocates

CHICAGO — Chicago’s most active voting precinct has an unlikely cornerstone. A big chunk of its voters don’t cast ballots at an elementary school gym or a library — they vote from jail.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023