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‘Stickler’ defense? Opening statements wrap in Burke trial, feds begin calling witnesses

Prosecutors kicked off their case with Elmhurst University political science professor Constance Mixon, who began to explain Chicago city government to the jury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York fraud case

Judge Engoron shoots down ‘nonsensical’ arguments and ‘disingenuous’ and ‘bad faith’ statements

The Independent UK

Judge denies Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case has denied his bid for a mistrial

The Independent UK

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023

Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1.

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Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…

France 24

George Santos faces new move to expel him from Congress after ethics report

Bill introduced to expel New York Republican as committee suggests federal prosecutors should bring more charges

The Guardian - US

Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas House

If elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work against conservatives.

The Texas Tribune

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US labor board delays new employment rule after business groups sue

The federal government is delaying a new rule that could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize after business groups sued

The Independent UK

Biden's low approval ratings don't mean he is bound to lose the 2024 US election -- here's why

US Democrats have been spooked by some recent polling which suggests that voters intend to pick Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden in some key states in the 2024 presidential election.

The Conversation

Biden expected to avoid charges over handling of classified documents

Last year several classified documents were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office

The Independent UK

GOP Lawmakers Demand SALT Deduction Cap Increase: Tax Letter

Republicans from high-tax states are clamoring for the SALT deduction cap to rise from its $10,000 limit.

Kiplinger

Trump unleashes outrage at court clerk online barely an hour after gag order paused

New York judge temporarily lifted gag order, opening window through which Trump could vent his unrestrained feelings

The Guardian - US

House GOP's main agenda: Impeach Biden

Sure, their first effort was an "unmitigated disaster" — according to them! But stay tuned for much more

Salon

Thirteen Republicans support resolution to expel George Santos from Congress - as it happened

Mississippi Republican brings forth measure to expel the New York lawmaker after report found pervasive misuse of campaign finances for personal use

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Profs question Cannon's ability to serve

"It's not just she is continually going for Trump but that she is now doing it almost strategically,” expert says

The Independent UK

Botox, OnlyFans and a stay in the Hamptons: Key revelations from George Santos ethics report

The report details a months-long investigation which had, until now, been Mr Santos’s golden ticket to survive the repeated efforts by his fellow lawmakers to kick him out of Congress

The Independent UK

Voters don’t want Biden, another top Democrat warns party

Exclusive: Tim Ryan, the former congressman who challenged Pelosi for control of Democratic caucus, tells John Bowden about his party’s ‘brand’ problem and why he thinks Biden shouldn’t hide from a 2024 Democratic rival

The Guardian - US

Ohio voted to protect abortion rights. Republicans are scheming to undo it

Twenty-seven GOP members emphasized in a letter after the 7 November vote they would work to prevent its implementation

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In crooked Bridgeport bank case, investigators are looking into longtime city contractor

They’re looking at ties between a dumpster company, owned by James W. Bracken III, and a former city official who was on the bank’s board, the Sun-Times has learned.

The Guardian - US

Trump classified documents trial running about four months behind schedule

Judge Aileen Cannon put off setting deadline for Trump to submit notice about what classified information he intends to use at trial

Salon

The death of a "small government' GOP

Speaker Mike Johnson ushers in a new GOP era where "spending cuts" have given way to far-right obsessions

Ballotpedia

The impact of 2023’s elections on future statewide ballot measures

Welcome to the Friday, November 17, Brew.

The Texas Tribune

“Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchers

Despite intense political pressure, Republican Rep. Gary VanDeaver said he won’t support a bill that includes school vouchers. Rural Republicans like VanDeaver have long opposed school vouchers because of the unique role public schools they play in their communities.

The Independent UK

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release

The embattled congressman and serial liar took to X late on Thursday night to paint himself as a victim of ‘dirty’ politics and ‘poison’ from the House Ethics Committee

Salon

Profs: Fulton case may take many months

Legal scholars break down the myriad issues that could push Trump’s RICO trial to 2025

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