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Kansas governor vetoes bills on trans youth care, bathrooms

Kansas’ Democratic governor has vetoed two major Republican proposals for rolling back transgender rights

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Democratic anxiety emerges over Biden's debt ceiling stance

"I respect the White House position, but not in perpetuity."

Axios · Apr 20, 2023

North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban

A prohibition on transgender girls playing on female sports teams in North Carolina schools has cleared a second legislative chamber

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Republicans urge tweaks to House debt limit bill ahead of vote - Roll Call

As some members signal trepidation about their votes, Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans are in “very good shape” to pass legislation.

Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023

DeSantis’ tour hits South Carolina: Here’s what GOP voters thought

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — As she queued up for a Gov. Ron DeSantis speech at a Baptist church in this town of 40,000, Alice Convertino sized up a few Republican contenders for the presidency.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

NY appeals court delays ex-Manhattan DA prosecutor’s deposition before GOP House committee probing Trump arrest

NEW YORK — A New York appeals court has granted an emergency request by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to delay a former prosecutor’s deposition before House Republicans probing Bragg’s criminal case against Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

DeSantis touts Florida in 1st public 2024 message to SC GOP voters

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — In Ron DeSantis’ first public 2024 test in front of South Carolina Republican voters, the Florida governor on Wednesday spent most of his remarks touting his own state and its response, or blueprint, to combat what he called “toxic ideologies.”

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

Senate supporters rally to Labor nominee Su against GOP critics - Roll Call

Senate supporters of Julie Su, President Biden's nominee for Labor secretary, rallied to her cause in the face of Republican criticism.

Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers working on medical pot legalization

After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical marijuana program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

House passes bill barring transgender athletes from sports

WASHINGTON — House Republicans passed a bill Thursday that would bar transgender women and girls from playing on athletic teams that correspond with their gender identity, a key campaign promise that Democrats denounced as cruel and discriminatory.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023