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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, January 5, 2024

Welcome to our coverage of election-related legislation in the 2024 session! We are currently following 1,445 active bills in 2024, including 1,281 carried over from 2023. These carryover bills were introduced in 2023 but remain active in 2024.

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Trump lawyer's SCOTUS "quid pro quo"

“Imagine for a second if a lawyer for Clinton, Obama or Biden said this. It’d be a massive scandal," attorney says

Salon

Iran mourns those slain in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts as death toll rises to 89

Iran is mourning those slain in an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing targeting a commemoration for a general slain in a U.S. drone strike in 2020

The Independent UK

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‘If no one flies, they won’t give you the money’: Alexander Payne on Marvel, misfits and making movies

The director’s latest picture, The Holdovers, is a bittersweet evocation of 70s cinema. He reflects on how Hollywood has changed, how he dealt with a box office flop – and the meaning of success

The Guardian - UK

Trump remade the Supreme Court. Now it will determine his fate

From keeping Trump on the ballot, to his legal investigations to the abortion pill, the Supreme Court’s actions will shape Trump’s future

The Independent UK

How the Iowa caucuses became the first major challenge of US presidential campaigns

The first and most visible test of Republican candidate support in the 2024 presidential election is the Iowa caucuses, which take place on Jan. 15, 2024.

The Conversation

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Trump's Primary Ballot

Delve into the extraordinary lengths Democrats are going to in an attempt to stop Trump, as his legal team takes on a crucial battle in the Supreme Court.

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Trump's 14th Amendment appeal causes political uproar

Get ready for a wild ride as Donald Trump's 14th Amendment appeal shakes up the legal scene and political landscape. Former Obama aide and Republican congr...

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How Israel failed to learn from the Northern Ireland peace process

There is no peace in the Middle East because there is no effective peace process. This isn’t because the Palestinians and Israelis do not know how to make peace. They do. The Good Friday agreement which brought peace to Northern Ireland a quarter of a century ago, provided a clear…

The Conversation

Biden’s biggest weakness and biggest strength going into 2024

His biggest weakness is a lack of enthusiasm while Biden’s biggest asset is people are starting to feel better about the economy

The Independent UK

Israel and its allies must face facts: peace talks are the only way forward, and they will have to include Hamas

My experience tells me this: tough negotiation will achieve what bombs cannot, says Peter Hain, former UK Middle East minister and Northern Ireland secretary of state

The Guardian - UK

The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it?

In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes

The Independent UK

Nearly 200 names linked to Jeffrey Epstein expected to be made public

List could be released as soon as Tuesday after deadline for objections to unsealing of names passes midnight Monday

The Guardian - US

Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 89

Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, was a towering figure in Texas politics.

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Survey Reveals Most Overrated and Underrated Political Figures in US History

Find out who America's conservative leaders think are the most overrated and underrated political figures in history. The results may surprise you.

Cinemablend

32 Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Cameos On Saturday Night Live

Some of the best SNL moments come courtesy of surprise celebrity guests.

International Business Times

Barack Obama's Net Worth Reflects Only A Fraction Of The Nobel Laureate's Profound Influence

Barack Obama, who was elected the 44th U.S. president in 2009 and served as the POTUS for another term, had a net worth of $1.3 million when he assumed the Oval Office in the White House. Now, 15 years later, that figure is estimated to be $70 million.

The Guardian - US

Crunch time: Biden enters new year facing political fight of his life

The president’s approval rating has sunk to 34% – can he stop Donald Trump from retaking the White House?

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Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2023 include Beyoncé, Shakira, Zach Bryan: See the list

Former President Barack Obama released his favorite music of 2023 on his social media accounts on Friday.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama names Beyoncé and Dave among his favourite music of 2023

Former president also recently selected his pick of the year’s movies

Cinemablend

Leave The World Behind Director Addresses Conspiracy Theories About The Obamas’ Involvement

Leave The World Behind's director Sam Esmail debunks rumors about how the Netflix thriller is connected to the Obamas.

Fortune

How a former IRS boss optimizes his charitable trust to support his alma mater–and give assets to his children tax-free

Former IRS Commissioner John Koskinen knows the tax code inside out. Here are his estate planning secrets.

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Guantanamo Debate Reignited: Biden Seeks Responsible Closure Options

Delve into the captivating saga of Guantanamo Bay's infamous prison as we explore the ongoing debate to close its doors for good. A riveting tale of politi...

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Former President supports resegregation, defends controversial professor at Harvard

Join Horace Cooper as he passionately discusses the importance of standards with creative flair. From defending Claudine Gay to tackling DEI ideology, this...

The Guardian - US

Scranton stands by native son Biden but even here enthusiasm is elusive

The president is never slow to recall his early years in the former Pennsylvania coal-mining town but still faces questions about his age and effectiveness

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