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He worked under Schmidt and Trump. But effort to overturn 2020 election was a breaking point

A former federal prosecutor appointed by President Donald Trump is backing Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly over her Republican opponent, state Attorney General Derek Schmidt, citing Schmidt’s support of a lawsuit that attempted to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss.

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A Saudi woman gets a 45-year prison sentence for social media use that remains unclear

The 45-year prison sentence for Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani are renewing attention on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's crackdown on dissent.

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Biden news – live: Lindsey Graham criticised by president for ‘riot’ rhetoric

Rolling coverage as President Joe Biden makes two key speeches in Pennsylvania this week

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Michael Hiltzik: GOP ratchets up the hypocrisy in opposing Biden's student debt plan

The hypocrisy meter has been stuck at the high end as Republicans and conservatives fill the airwaves and social media to decry President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness proposal.

Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Bernstein: Republican paranoia could cost the party in November

The terror that mainstream conservative Republican politicians have felt over the threat of being called insufficiently conservative — of being tagged as Republicans in Name Only — has made governing difficult for them since the 1990s. But whenever they were the minority party in Washington, they could correctly assume that…

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Sandy Banks: From South Los Angeles to the State Department, fighting for social justice

Growing up in working-class Black Los Angeles, Desiree Cormier Smith was the brainy Catholic school kid who knew she wanted a career in public service, "but I didn't know what was possible," she said.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Canceling student debt helps Black and brown people. That’s why privileged elites are mad

If there is an actual form of indoctrination taking place in our schools, it has nothing to do with liberal ideals, gender identity or a more accurate portrayal of American history. It’s the idea that to be successful, you need to go to college.

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How Biden’s student-debt relief is helping these borrowers: ‘I can pay rent and utilities’

PHILADELPHIA -- For some of the 43 million federal student loan borrowers, President Joe Biden’s cancellation of $10,000 to $20,000 in student loan debt, announced last week, could be life-changing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jon Voight raises eyebrows with ‘rough’ video about FBI’s Trump raid

Actor previously shared video promoting Trump conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

Gorbachev opened path for ‘a free Europe’: World leaders pay tribute to ex-Soviet leader

World leaders were quick to pay tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who oversaw the collapse of the USSR and lifted the Iron Curtain, marking a pivotal turning point in world history. Gorbachev died at a hospital in Moscow on Tuesday aged 91.

France 24

Kellyanne Conway to Republicans who want to dump Trump: ‘You first’

Ex-White House counselor said on Fox News that Republicans should stick with her former boss as Democrats gain ground

The Guardian - US

U.S. must dispel Pelosi's 'negative influence' before climate talks -China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.

Reuters

The Student Loan Debate Shows How the ACLU Has Lost Its Way

The venerable champion of civil liberties is increasingly indistinguishable from myriad progressive advocacy groups.

Reason

Fulton prosecutors to seek testimony of libel lawyer Lin Wood

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors are planning to seek the testimony of conservative Atlanta attorney L. Lin Wood as a special grand jury continues its examination of whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws as they sought to overturn Georgia's 2020 elections.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: tributes pour in for ‘one-of-a kind’ Soviet leader

Western leaders and historians praise former Soviet president, while Russian reaction to his death was much cooler

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Mississippi will tax forgiven student debt in a departure from other states

Several states are moving ahead to exempt residents from being taxed on forgiven student loan debt under President Joe Biden’s relief plan, while Mississippi has decided against the exemption.

Los Angeles Times

As Trump and GOP blast FBI, Biden claims law and order mantle for Democrats

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — After a remarkably productive month in Congress, Democrats have major legislative accomplishments to trumpet on the campaign trail this fall. But President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to address a stubborn liability for his party: crime.

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Federal judge allows lawsuit over dead people on Michigan voter rolls to move forward

DETROIT — A federal judge has rejected Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s effort to dismiss a case challenging the state’s maintenance of its voter rolls when it comes to removing dead people.

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The Independent UK

Fierce lobbying caps fight over California nuke plant future

California is about to send the nation a powerful message on the future of nuclear power — it’s just not clear what it is yet

McClatchy Washington Bureau

You can still order free at-home COVID tests — but not for long. Here’s what to know

WASHINGTON — There’s still time to order a set of free at-home COVID-19 tests in the mail before the government suspends the opportunity.

The Independent UK

Biden renews call for updated assault weapons ban: ‘We have to act’

Biden called for a restoration of the 1994 assault weapons ban he championed as a senator

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman to Biden: Decriminalize marijuana

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov John Fetterman is pressing President Joe Biden to decriminalize marijuana ahead of Biden’s visit to Pittsburgh on Labor Day.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ads on college loan forgiveness showcase lack of kindness

It’s a selfish, ‘where’s mine?’ attitude that we should be able to rise above. Helping people is good, at least the Democrats think so.

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabian woman sentenced to 45 YEARS in jail for social media posts

Qahtani's conviction has come just weeks after a British mother-of-two Salma al-Shehab was handed a 35-year sentence for following and retweeting dissidents and activists on Twitter

The Independent UK

Trump-backed Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters blames economic woes on diversity hires in Federal Reserve

The Trump-endorsed venture capitalist is set to face off against Senator Mark Kelly in November

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