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Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on ‘Democrats are paedophiles’ remark during 60 Minutes interview

‘Sexualising children is what paedophiles do,’ Greene says during her interview with Lesley Stahl

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Calm down! Indictment won't help Trump

Trump cost the Republicans three elections in a row. His relentless whining will not make things better for them

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Members of Congress on TikTok Defend app's Reach to Voters

Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina has used it to explain the complex fight over raising the debt limit. Rep. Robert Garcia of California has used it to engage with members of the LGBTQ+ community. And Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has used it to give an overview of Election…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat

A former congressional staffer and advisor to Ron DeSantis and other Republican officials is set to announce plans Monday to seek the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia next year

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

How Trump's case will stress the system

Here are the four key points about Alvin Bragg's historic prosecution of Donald Trump — and what will happen next

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Will Chicago elect school privatizer?

Vallas is running on his educational record in Philly and New Orleans — but some parents say it was disastrous

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Manchester urged to act on ‘scandalous’ lack of Black people in prominent roles

In city where they make up 14.8% of the population, Black people occupy just 4.6% of top public positions, analysis finds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Past presidents, while never indicted, have faced legal woes of their own

President Nixon was named as an "unindicted co-conspirator" in the Watergate scandal, and President Clinton was impeached following the fallout from his affair with a White House intern.

WEKU · Apr 3, 2023

The next mayor has a chance to revitalize public education in Chicago

Mayoral control over schools is on the way out. But as the city’s leader, the next mayor still has a duty to exercise his authority — and use the bully pulpit of City Hall — for their betterment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

Why some Texans feel targeted by bills banning land ownership from China, Iran and Russia

Jerry Pi identifies as a conservative and has donated to Republican candidates for years. He recalled how he started leaning into politics during Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s senate confirmation hearings in 2018.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023