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‘Reckless’ Trump rhetoric could get someone killed, top Democrat warns

House leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns former president over behavior related to expected indictment in New York

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023

Graham hit with ethics admonishment

The Senate Ethics Committee scolded Graham for harming "public trust and confidence in the United States Senate"

Salon · Mar 24, 2023

Arne Duncan backs Paul Vallas in April 4 mayoral runoff election

Former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan calls mayoral candidate Paul Vallas “our best hope for a safer Chicago” because of his ability to “tell police the truth and hold them accountable.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

NAACP calls for Texas principal’s resignation after ‘racist video’ shared online

DALLAS — Grand Prairie NAACP is calling for the resignation of John Dubiski Career High School’s principal, pointing to what the organization’s president described as a “toxic” culture of racism that has been ignored by administrators.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023

‘Executive guy’ DeSantis doesn’t want to be Trump 2024 running mate

Florida governor, who trails former president in Republican polls, says he would not accept an offer to join Trump’s ticket

The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023

Dem with trans son vows to block bills

"No one in the world cares less about being petty than me. I don't care. I don't like you," said Sen. Megan Hunt

Salon · Mar 24, 2023

Trump warns of 'death & destruction' if charged with a crime

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential "death destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors probing his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Why was Boris Johnson cast into the wilderness this week? Because a populist without a tribe is nothing

With Trump and Netanyahu wreaking havoc, Johnson’s fall makes clear that only former allies can destroy these strongmen, says Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Progressive icon Bernie Sanders to hold preelection rally for Brandon Johnson

The rally is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the UIC Forum. It has potential to help Johnson energize his base and boost turnout, particularly among young voters who supported Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

Donald Trump’s Stormy Daniels case: Here’s what you need to know

Trump may become the first former US president to face formal charges. Al Jazeera looks at what we know so far.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023