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Greg Abbott asked other governors for help patrolling the Texas-Mexico border. Ron DeSantis answered the call.

Although border encounters have fallen since Title 42 ended Thursday, Texas’ top Republican asks for “all available law enforcement personnel and resources.”

The Texas Tribune

North Carolina GOP takes first step to override veto of 12-week abortion limit

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of two steps necessary to enact the policy over Gov. Roy Cooper’s opposition

The Independent UK

Senate votes to block 2nd DC crime law; Biden veto expected

The Senate has voted to overturn a District of Columbia law enacted last year to improve police accountability, the second time this year that Democrats have joined with Republicans to try and block the district’s crime regulations

The Independent UK

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George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

House Democrats are seeking to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos from Congress

The Independent UK

Paul Gosar faces calls for investigations after allegedly hiring Nick Fuentes-linked congressional staff

The Arizona Republican reportedly hired a white nationalist with ties to the neo-fascist pundit

The Independent UK

Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of May 14, Ballotpedia has tracked 143 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 143, Ballotpedia tracked three from May 8-14. Republicans sponsored two, while Democrats sponsored one. The three bills are below:

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Vaccine support plummeting among Republicans, Pew survey finds

Americans on the whole have a largely positive view of childhood vaccinations

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Lauren Boebert denies claim husband flew into rage after being served divorce papers

The Colorado Republican has been married to her husband Jayson since 2007

The Independent UK

What to expect as the US continues with debt ceiling negotiations

Republican lawmakers continue to insist on cuts to social programmes as US debt default looms on the horizon.

Al Jazeera

House Democrat introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress

The measure is expected to fail but will force lawmakers to go on the record about the scandal-plagued New York Republican.

WEKU

House Republicans target Capitol Police preparedness in review of Jan. 6 attack - Roll Call

The Capitol Police are failing to make necessary changes in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, House Republicans asserted Tuesday.

Roll Call

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Orders Are Fewer In 2023 Than In 2022

DeSantis' notable executive order was the suspension of Andrew Warren who refused to prosecute abortion cases.

Zenger

Bowser argues for DC autonomy as she defends city on crime response - Roll Call

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser sought to “set the record straight” Tuesday as Republicans ramp up criticism of the city’s policies.

Roll Call

Kari Lake headed to trial on last remaining claim in suit over loss in Arizona governor’s race

A judge has rejected a bid by election officials to throw out the last remaining election misconduct claim by Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor

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How Republicans and right-wing media turned Jordan Neely’s killer into a hero

From the outset of the media spectacle surrounding the case, right-wing lawmakers and commentators have sought to focus Jordan Neely’s death as a failure of Democratic policy around crime while justifying the actions of the man who fatally choked him, writes Alex Woodward

The Independent UK

Unsuccessful Republican candidate in Arizona attorney general race pushes for new trial

The Republican candidate who lost last year’s election for Arizona attorney general is returning to court to request a new trial in his efforts to overturn the results of the November contest

Roll Call

Capitol Police boosted in Legislative Branch appropriations bill - Roll Call

Fiscal 2024 spending authority for the legislative branch would be cut by 2.2 percent, according to a bill released by House Republicans.

Roll Call

Republicans weigh changes to law meant to protect abortion access - Roll Call

A House Judiciary subcommittee chairman said Tuesday that Republicans could pursue changes to a 1994 law on abortion clinic access.

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Erdogan calls Turkish voters to ensure stability in runoff vote

President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called Turkish voters to support him in a May 28 election runoff to maintain stability in Turkey, as he seeks to extend his rule into a third decade.

Roll Call

House Republican deficit plan seen as shift in thinking on China - Roll Call

The Republican effort to cut spending suggests a shift in Washington thinking about how to confront Beijing's ambitions.

France 24

EU approves Microsoft bid to acquire Activision Blizzard game studio

Europe's competition watchdog gives the green light to Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the game studio behind "Call of Duty", "World of Warcraft" and "Candy Crush", but UK and US regulators remain opposed. Also, Joe Biden is set to meet with Republican lawmakers to seek a compromise on…

The Guardian - US

Republican who expanded Kentucky voting opportunities wins primary

Michael Adams, who defended his state’s election system from claims of fraud, goes on to face Buddy Wheatley in November

Salon

Comer's big Biden "informant" is missing

Have Republicans asked QAnon about this mysterious "whistleblower"? Does Sidney Powell have his contact info?

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Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 16, Brew.

The Independent UK

Trump goes after AOC’s ‘bad looking boyfriend’ in wild rant

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls CNN town hall with Trump ‘70 mins of steamrolled propaganda’

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