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Trump has been indicted: Here’s the other major lawsuits and investigations he is also facing

Former president has fumed that the investigations – and now his criminal indictment – are politically motivated

The Independent UK

GOP lawmaker calls for tracking homeless spending, working with Democrats on mental health

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Republican lawmakers say that, before California spends even more money battling homelessness, the public deserves to know exactly how the tens of billions of dollars already put toward the epidemic are being spent and whether the state is getting results. Among the GOP lawmakers calling for greater…

Tribune News Service

California Democratic leader wants state to repeal ban on government travel to anti-LGBTQ states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a state Capitol dominated by Democrats, where expanding LGBTQ rights is a pillar of the agenda, an announcement Wednesday from one of the most powerful lawmakers came as something of a shock:

Los Angeles Times

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Democratic lawmaker hails Parkland parents as ‘American heroes’ and slams GOP after arrest outside hearing

Maxwell Frost spoke out after Manuel Oliver was arrested by Capitol police outside of a committee hearing

The Independent UK

Outrage as Parkland father violently arrested on Capitol Hill after hearing protest

‘You took my soon away from me,’ Patricia Oliver reportedly shouted at a Republican committee chair in the hearing room

The Independent UK

Analysis: Why Georgia's governor prefers a behind-the-scenes approach in new term

ATLANTA — When Gov. Brian Kemp gathered bipartisan lawmakers a few days ago to celebrate the signing of the state budget, it seemed a prime setting to push for his top priorities in the waning days of the legislative session.

Tribune News Service

West Virginia state police superintendent resigns amid probe

West Virginia's governor has ordered a sweeping investigation of the State Police after he accepted the resignation of the agency’s superintendent

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Democrats keep pushing to bolster California's role as an abortion sanctuary

Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of bills on Monday to further bolster California's role as an abortion haven after last year's repeal of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump's duet with January 6 rioters knocks Miley Cyrus off the top of the charts

Trump recorded the track from his Mar-a-Lago estate as the choir, made up of his supporters, recorded their parts from the Washingtomn, DC, jail where they languish following their actions in the deadly riot

Daily Mirror

From Capitol Hill to White Castle

This week's tech-politics roundup: Tiny burgers in big trouble; Bollywood credit-card scam; Twitter canary silenced

Salon

Two Wetherspoons pubs close down with another 34 at risk - see full list

Wetherspoons is one of the most popular pub chains in the UK and have over 800 sites but the chain has not managed to dodge the effects of the rising cost of living and are closing a large number of its sites

Daily Mirror

The Kentucky GOP’s war on ‘woke.’ What’s behind it and what comes next

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The culture wars are raging on in Kentucky’s Capitol — and transgender children have been forced into the heart of the battle.

Tribune News Service

Despite lawsuit, Fox News doubles down

Despite a violent insurrection and massive lawsuits, the network has only intensified its fascistic propaganda

Salon

Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will revamp economic development program after property tax incentive expires

Abbott told business leaders in Arlington on Wednesday that Texas is already suffering from the end of the tax-break program, recently losing a “massive” computer chip factory to New York.

The Texas Tribune

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Manchin war chest could help, and hurt, if he runs in 2024

Should Sen. Joe Manchin III seek reelection next year, the West Virginia Democrat would almost certainly rely on a network of K Street lobbyists, corporate executives and out-of-state donors to help fund his campaign.

Roll Call

Manchin war chest could help, and hurt, if he runs in 2024 - Roll Call

Sen. Joe Manchin has a $9 million campaign account but could face heat for raising less than 2 percent in his home state of West Virginia.

Tribune News Service

Michigan State shooting prompts protest at state Capitol for stricter gun laws

LANSING, Mich. — More than 100 Michigan State University students sat in lines Wednesday in front of the state Capitol, mimicking the positions they’ve adopted in lockdown drills throughout their education two days after a shooting on the university’s campus.

Tribune News Service

Where is Gavin Newsom? Don’t try checking his schedule, because chances are you won’t find one

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s easy to know where President Joe Biden plans to be Thursday night. His schedule says he’s hosting a showing of the movie “Till” in the White House East Room.

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Failed Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate gets trial date in Capitol siege case

DETROIT — A federal judge Wednesday said former Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley will stand trial July 31 in Washington on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol after prosecutors and Kelley failed to negotiate a plea deal.

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How the politics of race will play a key role in Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign

Haley is a woman of color who led South Carolina in taking down the Confederate flag from its state capitol. That makes campaigning complex in the party of Trump.

Tribune News Service

Republicans say in-person Congress will help bipartisanship; not everyone agrees

WASHINGTON — Deborah Ross doesn’t like to miss hearings or markups, even if it means no sleep.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Vice President Mike Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on 2020 election

The special counsel looking into efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election says Mike Pence’s cooperation is essential.

Al Jazeera

Former US Vice President Pence to resist special counsel subpoena

Mike Pence has been called to testify in investigations looking into ex-President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service

Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight

WASHINGTON — Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar said the search for a new architect of the Capitol will start “immediately,” while urging patience, as the process to find a replacement can take a year or more.

The Independent UK

Clarence Thomas statue backed by Republicans in Georgia

Republican Georgia lawmakers are again trying to erect a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta

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