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Johnson’s first budget leans on one-time revenue, hopes for federal, state help to avoid tough choices down the road

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first budget is expected to sail through the Chicago City Council on Wednesday. It’s balanced in part with $786.5 million in one-time revenues. The search for new revenue sources has been punted to a Council subcommittee.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Republicans divided on funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown

Thirteen Texas Republicans opposed the GOP-led legislation, which would keep the government funded as Congress negotiates federal appropriations. The bill passed after nearly all Democrats came to back it.

The Texas Tribune

More House Democrats than Republicans vote to keep the government open

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the ‘laddered’ approach is ‘goofy’ but expects it to pass the upper chamber

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup

North Carolina is holding elections, including for executive offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for state legislature, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Trump can appear on Republican primary ballot in Michigan, judge rules

Setback for challengers who say Trump should be barred from presidential run under ‘insurrection’ clause of 14th amendment

The Guardian - US

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Wisconsin roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for state legislature, on Aug. 13, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud

Sam Miele admitted to charge in relation to impersonating a senior aide to then House speaker Keven McCarthy

The Guardian - US

Senator mocked after challenging hearing witness to fistfight

Democratic strategist shares ‘reminder that big time coward @SenMullin hid in fear from the insurrectionists he helped foment’

The Independent UK

NYC mayor deflects key questions on FBI probe, but he insists the law was followed

New York Mayor Eric Adams is deflecting key questions about the scope and specifics of an FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign

The Independent UK

Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Passes In The House

As government shutdown deadline nears, the House passed a a two-step temporary funding bill to keep the government open. The bill now moves to the Senate, which is expected to vote on it this week.

Kiplinger

One new candidate declares in Colorado

Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Colorado between Nov. 6-12. This was one more candidate than the prior week.

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Republican chairman calls opponent a ‘smurf’ in angry exchange at committee hearing

‘Mr Chairman, this seems to have gotten under your skin,’ Rep Jared Moskowitz said

The Independent UK

Oklahoma Supreme Court keeps anti-abortion laws on hold while challenge is pending

The Oklahoma Supreme Court is reiterating its position that the state constitution guarantees a woman’s right to an abortion when necessary to preserve her life

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Georgia prosecutors seek protective order after leak of videos in Trump case

Request follows publication of ‘confidential video recordings’ of statements by Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell and Ken Chesebro

The Guardian - US

Trump complains of sister’s ‘merciless’ treatment by US media

Ex-president says ‘truly beautiful’ Maryanne Trump Barry, who died on Monday at 86, was ‘made to suffer in those years from 2016’

The Guardian - US

Sanders intervenes after Republican senator challenges union boss to fight

Senator bangs gavel and calms tensions after Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters’ Sean O’Brien if he wanted to 'finish it here’

Salon

GOPer challenges union boss to fight

Markwayne Mullin dared Teamsters President Sean O'Brien to "stand your butt up" and fight over mean tweets

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Salon

Experts: Ex-MAGA lawyers implicate Trump

Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell place Trump as the “principal player in the conspiracy to delegitimize the election"

The Independent UK

Ex-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash

A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge

Zenger

Donald Trump Is Not The Only Candidate With Legal Troubles

Former zoo owner Joe Exotic is another candidate who currently in jail.

The Independent UK

‘The boss is not going to leave’: Prosecutors hear Trump official’s 2020 comments

Former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis claimed that ex-president’s allies ‘didn’t care’ about election rules

The Independent UK

Mexican government sends conflicting messages over death of LGBTQ+ magistrate

Mexican authorities are sending conflicting messages about the violent death of a leading LGBTQ+ figure after thousands of Mexicans marched Monday night demanding justice

Ballotpedia

House Republicans continue ESG pushback

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

The Independent UK

Trump shares call for ‘citizen’s arrest’ of Letitia James and his fraud trial judge

The former president’s lawsuits and criminal cases fuel threatening rhetoric against his political opponents

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