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The Latest Breaking News from Aaron Burr

What is the Electoral College and why is 270 so important?

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris – and Democrats – face an unprecedented task with 100 days to election

Vice-president is clear favorite for Democratic nomination, but she will have to win over critics inside the party and out

The Guardian - US

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe

Georgia representative was ridiculed for muddling up details about the signers of the Declaration of Independence

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How to birth a dictator

Donald Trump’s actions to overthrow the US government have been protected by the US Supreme Court. It means it will be much easier for Trump to fulfil his promise to be a dictator.

Crikey

Burr Redux? It’s now legal to try to overthrow the US government (if you’re an ex-president)

Donald Trump’s actions to overthrow the US government have been protected by the US Supreme Court. It means it will be much easier for Trump to fulfil his promise to be a dictator.

Crikey

John Roberts: Federalist Revisionist and Judicial Supremacist

The Chief Justice retconned Federalist Nos. 37 and 78.

Reason

Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the process

Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who appears…

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‘Utter stupidity’: Missouri Republican bids to bring back dueling for senators

State senator Nick Schroer wants to reintroduce dueling to solve political differences in his statehouse

The Guardian - US

A Republic of Scoundrels: America’s original white men behaving badly

A new book considers rogue members of the founding generation – crooks, traitors and other loose cannons

The Guardian - US

New U.S. citizens take oath at Museum of Science and Industry

Friday’s naturalization ceremony was the first held at the museum.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hamilton review – revolutionary musical hits the road with a blazing new cast

The new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble

The Guardian - UK

The untold story of the 200-year old Manhattan Well Murder

22-year old Elma Sands was found dead at the bottom of a well in Manhattan in 1800. A new podcast starring Allison Williams and Tony Goldwyn tells the remakarkable tale of her death and the ensuing murder trial of her lover. Clémence Michallon reports

The Independent UK

‘Hamilton’ remains as compelling and relevant as ever in return visit to Chicago

But this touring version raises the concern that the producers now prioritize a certain level of corporatized consistency over performative inspiration.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cameras in the court: Why most Trump trials won’t be televised

Americans will have few opportunities to binge-watch the Donald J. Trump trials.

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Hitler, Burr and Trump: Show trials put the record straight for history but can also provide a powerful platform for the defendant

The trial of Donald Trump on charges that he conspired to undermine the peaceful transition of power will likely be a show trial – but not in the usual sense of the words.

The Guardian - US

Hamilton: The Energetic Founder review: a fast and satisfying read

RB Bernstein, who died this year, offers a fine, concise case for seeing Alexander Hamilton as the father of the US government

The Conversation

A jury of ex-presidents? No, but Trump's fate will be decided by 12 citizen peers, in a hallowed tradition of US democracy

It is not the federal government that will hold Donald Trump’s future in its hands. It will be 12 jury members in his eventual trial.

The Guardian - US

Dear CNN, giving Trump a town-hall platform is the height of irresponsibility

No more town halls, interviews or rallies. Coverage should be driven by clear editorial choices that serve US democracy

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Dominion threw away its shot by not requiring a correction and apology from Fox News

Tucker Carlson’s abrupt exit from Fox News was a startling turn that could have been indicative of reform and remorse for the company’s deviations from credible journalism.

Reason

Chief Justice Roberts's Letter to Senator Durbin

Last week Senator Dick Durbin invited Chief Justice Roberts to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Despite my hope that the Chief would send Justice Breyer, Roberts respectfully declined Durbin's invitation. And he sent a letter explaining his decision. The letter is short--only one page--but Roberts packs a lot in…

The Street

The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the United States

Explore eclectic and popular cities and towns across the United States.

Salon

Expert: This is what Founders intended

A closer look at American history shows that the indictment of a former president was not unforeseen

The Conversation

Trump’s indictment is unprecedented, but it would not have surprised the Founding Fathers

Much has been made of the unprecedented nature of the April 4, 2023 arraignment on criminal charges of former President Donald Trump following an indictment brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. But a closer look at American history shows that the indictment of a former president was not unforeseen.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Searching for a (workable) two-party system

Recently, in an election of national significance, a Donald Trump-backed candidate was easily bested in his quest to lead the Michigan Republican Party, a state considered pivotal for control of both the Senate and the presidency in 2024. Trump’s choice for the post, Matthew DePerno, had all the qualifications to…

Evening Standard

Michael Luwoye on playing Mandela at the Young Vic, his hit turn in Hamilton and what it means to be free

The actor knew the iconic ideal of the great South African leader, but is excited to show his more human side on stage

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