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Seth Meyers on Mike Johnson: ‘A far-right conservative almost no one has heard of’

Late-night hosts react to the end of speakership chaos in Congress as Republicans elect Mike Johnson, an election denier

The Guardian - US

The Maga-fication of congressional Republicans is now complete

Republicans have elected an obscure and extreme Trumpist, Mike Johnson, as speaker of the House

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Senate may be Scott-free for a while - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Mike Johnson: Who is the new Republican speaker of the US House?

Mike Johnson has become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives

Evening Standard

Mike Johnson won't contain the chaos

Johnson goes from "who the hell?" to second in line for the presidency. But don't expect a functional government

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Federal judge orders new Georgia congressional map before 2024 elections - Roll Call

A federal judge in Georgia found the state's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act and ordered a new map before the 2024 election.

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(Republican) War Is Over

Plus: Extra credit at Berkeley, 4 percent of Cuba has migrated to the U.S. in the last two years, 20 hours in a kibbutz safe room, and more...

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Special counsel accuses Trump of threatening Mark Meadows after he testified in election case - as it happened

Jack Smith says the former president threatened his former chief of staff, citing posts on Truth Social

The Guardian - US

How often do you lie? Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth

Prominent cases of purported lying continue to dominate the news cycle. Hunter Biden was charged with lying on a government form while purchasing a handgun. Republican Representative George Santos allegedly lied in many ways, including to donors through a third party in order to misuse the funds raised. The rapper…

The Conversation

Jamaal Bowman calls Republicans who compared him to Capitol rioters ‘crazy’

Democrat pleads guilty to misdemeanour charge for pulling fire alarm in congressional building as crucial funding vote loomed

The Guardian - US

GOP-drawn map spurs freshman Rep. Jeff Jackson to run for NC attorney general - Roll Call

Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., is running run for state attorney general after his district was broken up by the GOP-controlled legislature.

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Mike Johnson as speaker shows ‘Maga is ascendant’ in Congress, Matt Gaetz says

Far-right Florida congressman who triggered ousting of former speaker Kevin McCarthy says ‘the swamp is on the run’

The Guardian - US

Republicans, Democrats both aim to restrict free speech on social media

The two parties sometimes differ on the details, but they are united in believing that political imperatives trump constitutional guarantees.

Chicago Sun-Times

The 15 battleground districts that will decide Virginia’s legislative elections

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The Guardian - US

Abortion on the ballot: six US states with elections in 2023

Here’s what you need to know about where and how Americans will vote on abortion this year

WEKU

Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump who refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.

Roll Call

Will the GOP’s House speaker battle matter in 2024? - Roll Call

At a minimum, a three-week fight over House speaker was a distraction from Republican efforts to focus attention on President Joe Biden.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Mike Johnson is the new House of Representatives’ speaker, but for how long?

After much ado, the GOP made their choice – a leading figure in the Republican attempt to overturn the 2020 election – but he faces the same bind as his predecessor

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The speaker of the U.S. House nobody knows, Mike Johnson

I’ve been covering Congress for years, and I never heard of the man who was elected speaker on Wednesday, writes Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet.

The Independent UK

Trump loses final bid to stop Colorado case that could see him barred from ballot

Case filed on behalf of Republican and unaffiliated voters represented by advocacy group

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Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 195 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 195, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 17 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 17, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The two bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 14 election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 14, Ballotpedia tracked one from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:

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North Carolina lawmakers approve maps creating gains for the GOP in Congress

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next year.

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson’s speaker win reveals the iron grip Trump still has on Republicans

The previously little-known rightwinger from Louisiana shows all the hallmarks of the ex-president’s voice

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