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Mark Meadows subpoenaed by special counsel over Jan 6 Capitol riots, report says

Jack Smith is seeking documents and testimony from former White House chief of staff

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Parts of Georgia special grand jury report to be released

The public is expected to see portions of a report by a special grand jury that investigated whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Haley's candidacy shows balancing act for women in politics

Nikki Haley made a subtle reference to the historic nature of her candidacy as she announced her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

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California's Rep. Lee files to seek Feinstein's Senate seat

California congresswoman Barbara Lee has filed paperwork to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Joe Biden over signing federal spending package

The attorney general argued the House unconstitutionally passed its federal spending bill because not enough members were physically present to vote. Both Republicans and Democrats voted by proxy throughout the pandemic.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 16, 2023

Oakland fires police chief for alleged misconduct cover-up

The Oakland Police Department has lost its seventh head of police in as many years over the alleged cover-up of an officer’s misconduct

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Inside the House GOP's playbook for splashy hearings outside D.C.

Inside the House GOP's 15-page playbook on field hearings.

Axios · Feb 16, 2023

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Trump maintains lead over DeSantis, Haley in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican primary market

As of February 14, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.35, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.30, and former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.27. No other candidate has more than a $0.10 share price. The share price, which rises and…

Ballotpedia · Feb 16, 2023

How state Senates determine term lengths after redistricting

Most of the time, redistricting changes where a district is. But it can also change when incumbents must stand for re-election.

Ballotpedia · Feb 16, 2023

Pence vows to fight subpoena in special counsel probe of Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence is pledging to take his challenge to a grand jury subpoena from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump and his allies to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed, declaring he’s protecting the separation of powers under the U.S. Constitution.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

California and Nevada may ban slavery, forced prison labor

California and Nevada could ban involuntary servitude as lawmakers move toward potential ballot measurers that would remove all forms of slavery from their state constitutions

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

George Santos gets warning to tell truth about his campaign finances

WASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission is warning Representative George Santos to substantiate who is in charge of his campaign’s finances — or risk a ban on raising or spending any money.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Pritzker proposes budget with nearly $1 billion boost for students — from preschool to college

Education, human services, pensions and health care would receive a large majority of the governor’s $49.6 billion budget. “I’ve laid out a budget agenda that does everything possible to invest in the education of our children,” he told lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

Activists rally behind Missouri lawmaker cut off in debate

Missouri faith leaders, activists and elected officials have accused the Republican-led House of silencing Black Missourians after leaders shut down a Black lawmaker’s speech

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

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Salon · Feb 15, 2023

Critics: Nikki Haley "is no moderate"

"The same politics of lies and division that Trump used, just in a softer voice," says Rev. Dr. William Barber II

Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2023

The Rev. Al Sharpton leads Tallahassee protest against Gov. DeSantis’ policies on race

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the shadow of the building where Gov. Ron DeSantis built a resume as a national politician, hundreds of mostly Black protesters led by the Rev. Al Sharpton on Wednesday made the case that a litany of the governor’s policies are an affront to the progress they…

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Barring felons from voting is not unconstitutional, Minnesota high court rules

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that barring felons from voting doesn't violate the Constitution, a long-awaited decision that arrived just as the DFL-controlled Legislature is preparing to change the law.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Georgia bill could end runoffs by deciding winners in general election

ATLANTA — Runoffs would be eliminated after Georgia general elections as long as a candidate wins at least 45% of the vote, according to a Democratic-sponsored bill filed Wednesday.

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Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Pence visits Minnesota, says parents' rights are being 'trampled'

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Vice President Mike Pence stopped in Minnesota Wednesday to crusade against school policies supporting transgender students and call for parents to have more say over their children's education.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Why Donald Trump’s phone call seeking to overturn Georgia election results was so damaging

The fallout from Donald Trump’s call to pressure Georgia’s elections chief was swift

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Party foul: Dem-led NY Senate rejects gov’s top judge pick

Democrats in control of the New York state Senate reversed course and held a floor vote in which they rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

DeSantis signs expansion of migrant relocation program

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to expand his migrant relocation program

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Justice Department reportedly won’t charge Rep. Matt Gaetz

WASHINGTON — The office of Rep. Matt Gaetz confirmed media reports Wednesday that the Justice Department had said it concluded a criminal investigation and does not plan to charge the Florida Republican with a crime.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Messages: Officer often fed information to Proud Boys leader

A jury has heard testimony about Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's private communications with a police officer who provided him with internal information about law enforcement operations in the weeks before members of Tarrio's far-right extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Nikki Haley is trying to look past Trump in her 2024 bid. Will it work?

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nikki Haley hardly mentioned her former political boss Donald Trump’s name Wednesday as she leaped into the race for president. But she made clear she represents a break from his style during her campaign kickoff.

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