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Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 24, 2023

Can Texas’ public universities use diversity initiatives to hire staff? Abbott says no

Texas public universities are now at the forefront of a battle against considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Trump set to remain 2024 favorite as GOP rivals walk on eggshells

Potential Republican candidates have been busy trying to define themselves while dancing around the elephant in the room.

Axios · Feb 24, 2023

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Donald Trump Jr. goes on homophobic rant against ‘gay guy’ Pete Buttigieg

Donald Trump Jr. went on a homophobic rant against Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during an appearance on a far-right cable news network Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Vote to rid Nev. constitution of slavery moves to '24 ballot

Nevada voters will decide whether to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment from the state constitution on the 2024 ballot, part of a growing push among some states to scrub outdated, century-old language

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Trump 2020 fraud backer’s ethics case is tossed out

A Texas judge has tossed out a disciplinary case against attorney Sidney Powell finding state bar regulators failed to present enough evidence to keep alive claims that she violated ethics rules by filing frivolous post-election lawsuits.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Democrats target Rep. George Santos and 5 other NY Republicans in bid to retake House

Democrats believe the road to retaking the House of Representatives in 2024 runs through the Empire State — with Rep. George Santos as their poster child.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

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Jimmy Carter: White House rise depended on twists before '76

Jimmy Carter’s path to the presidency is an oft-told story, especially by aspiring presidents trying to be the next politician to defy Washington expectations

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner calls removal attempt a 'political stunt,' defends handling of case

ST. LOUIS — Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner spurned an ultimatum from Missouri’s attorney general on Thursday, declining to step down and claiming that calls for her resignation are a “political stunt.”

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 23, 2023

Speaker Dade Phelan endorses Medicaid expansion for new mothers, repeal of “tampon tax” in first batch of 2023 priorities

The leader of the state House also threw his support behind bills to crack down on how companies handle private data and to protect children from “addictive algorithms” by digital companies.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

New wave of Georgia election bills target ‘Zuckerbucks’ and bar codes

ATLANTA — Republican Georgia senators rolled out a package of bills Thursday that continue to focus on perceived flaws in the 2020 presidential election, attempting to restrict outside money, eliminate votes scanned from bar codes and ban foreigners from being hired as election workers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Republicans set opening presidential debate for August

The Republican National Committee has decided that the opening Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election season will take place in Milwaukee this August

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Trump brags about McDonald's knowledge

Tucker Carlson is encouraging Fox News viewers to "treat" themselves to a tape of Trump ordering McDonald's in Ohio

Salon · Feb 23, 2023

Donald Trump Jr attacked for ‘unvarnished homophobia’ in comments about Pete Buttigieg

Transporation secretary under fire for Ohio derailment response

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Florida bill would end diversity programs, ban majors, shift power at universities

A bill filed this week in the Florida House would turn many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wide-ranging ideas on higher education into law by limiting diversity efforts, vastly expanding the powers of university boards and altering course offerings.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Senators urge halt to Chinese carriers overflying Russia on U.S. flights

The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the committee's top Republican urged the Biden administration to halt Chinese airlines and other non-American carriers from flying over Russia on U.S. routes.

Salon · Feb 23, 2023

Critics: MTG plan is "white supremacy"

Greene’s plan would increase states’ powers while potentially limiting rights protected by the federal government

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2023

US court skeptical of bid to access congressman’s phone in January 6 inquiry

At issue is whether a protection afforded by the constitution applies to ‘informal’ fact-finding by members of Congress

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Salon · Feb 23, 2023

McCarthyism, then and now

It could get much worse (and more dangerous) in Washington in the months to come

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Trump ordered to give evidence in lawsuit by ex-FBI figures he targeted

Unless President Joe Biden intervenes to invoke executive privilege, Mr Trump will face questioning by attorneys for former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok and ex-FBI attorney Lisa Page

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

Johnson’s momentum could land him in April 4 runoff with Vallas, analyst says

David Axelrod has helped to elect mayors, senators and the nation’s first Black president. While not ready to “write the epitaph” of incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said: “She definitely has a very, very steep uphill climb.”

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Anti-LGBT+ ‘attacks’ from Ron DeSantis spark statewide student walkout in Florida

Campus actions follow governor’s request for information on students who sought gender-affirming care

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Protect gas stoves? NC bill would prevent local bans on natural gas hookups

Members of North Carolina’s House of Representatives are again seeking legislation that would prevent counties and municipal governments from banning the use of natural gas or any other form of energy to heat buildings or power appliances.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

White House urging higher fines for train safety violations

The White House is calling on congressional Republicans to increase the fines levied on rail companies for safety violations in the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Appeals court weighs protections for Congress members' cellphone contents

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in Washington grappled with what constitutional protections members of Congress might have for content on their cellphones, during oral arguments Thursday related to a criminal grand jury probe.

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