AOC likely broke ‘impermissible gifts’ law with Met Gala appearance, says House ethics office Star Democratic lawmaker’s lawyer says there is no evidence she ever tried to avoid making payments The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Santos officially under investigation by House ethics panel The panel’s five Democrats and five Republicans voted unanimously to launch the probe. Axios · Mar 2, 2023
Trump not entitled to immunity from civil suits over Capitol attack, says DoJ Justice department said ex-president could be held liable for physical and psychological harm suffered during January 6 The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023
The top fundraisers in the Wisconsin State Senate Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
The top fundraisers in the Wisconsin Assembly Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
The top fundraisers in the Pennsylvania State Senate Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
The top fundraisers in the Pennsylvania House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023
House Ethics panel launches probe into GOP's George Santos The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
George Santos under investigation by House Ethics committee Scandal-plagued New York representative to be investigated over 2022 campaign, failure to disclose information, and a sexual misconduct allegation, in addition to other issues The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
A ‘national divorce’ is just another half-baked fantasy If Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home state did decide to divorce the USA, what would it do with the people whose political beliefs they don’t agree with? Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics panel The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into New York Republican Rep. George Santos The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Donald Trump CAN be sued by cops and members of Congress over deadly Capitol riot The Justice Department has said the First Amendment's free speech protections do not cover Donald Trump's 'incitement of imminent private violence' Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023
An ‘LGBTQ+ mental health crisis’ could form in Kentucky as anti-trans bills advance, experts say LEXINGTON, Ky. — As Republican lawmakers continue advancing bills that regulate the treatment of and deny health care to transgender youth in Kentucky, medical experts are sounding the alarm on a worsened “LGBTQ+ mental health crisis” that is sure to follow the passage of such measures. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
AP sources: Biden not expected to veto GOP effort on DC laws President Joe Biden isn't expected to veto Republican-sponsored resolutions that would block new District of Columbia laws that change how the nation’s capital votes and how the city prosecutes and punishes crime The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Justice Dept: Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023 Starbucks condemned for ‘intimidation’ of US union organizers Bernie Sanders moves to summon chief executive Howard Schultz to Senate committee to explain repeated anti-union violations
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 Trump can be sued by police over Jan 6, Justice Department says A group of police officers and lawmakers want Mr Trump held liable for inciting the January 6 riot
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 107 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 107, Ballotpedia tracked five from Feb. 13-19. Democrats sponsored three, while Republicans sponsored two. The five bills are:
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 13-19. Republicans sponsored all four bills. The bills are:
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023 As Biden projects unity, Senate Democrats see little action Democrats are seeking to demonstrate unity with President Joe Biden’s visit to the Senate on Thursday, even as leaders are acknowledging that they cannot get much done
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Madison Common Council roundup Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 Filing deadline passes in Irving, Texas The filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Irving, Texas, on Feb. 17. Candidates filed for Irving City Council Places 3 and 5, as well as for mayor of Irving. Two of eight city council seats are up for election this year.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023 Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White endorsing Vallas for mayor The endorsement from a man who four times got more votes than any other statewide candidate could give Vallas a major boost in his efforts to get the 20% of the Black vote strategists say he needs to win the April 4 mayoral runoff.
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 Five noteworthy presidential candidates have declared for 2024, nine fewer than this point in the 2020 cycle Two noteworthy candidates recently entered the race for president of the United States: entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy (R), and author and 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson (D).
Ballotpedia · Mar 2, 2023 President Joe Biden hit a 45% approval rating in February, highest since October 2021 At the end of February, polling averages showed 44% of voters approved of President Joe Biden’s (D) performance. Fifty-one percent of voters disapproved of his performance.