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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

Back in the 1960s, the push for parental rights over school standards was not led by white conservatives but by Black and Latino parents

A key issue underlying the 2023 Virginia election first drew statewide – and national – attention in a debate two years ago.

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

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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

Trumpist Mike Johnson is the US House speaker. There’s plenty to fear

The newly elected speaker, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, had a leading role in trying to overturn the 2020 election

The Guardian - US

Former Trump Aides Flip As Legal Troubles Mount

A former lawyer and aide of Donald Trump plead guilty and testify against him, further complicating his legal battles.

Zenger

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

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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

The Guardian - US

Meadows could be Smith's smoking gun

Meadows testified before a federal grand jury three times this year after being granted immunity, ABC reports

Salon

Donald Trump storms out of New York courtroom after receiving $10,000 fine

Former US President was fined after making disparaging remark about court clerk

Evening Standard

Trump isn't accustomed to restrictions. That's beginning to test the legal system

Donald Trump was slapped with a $10,000 fine for violating a gag order after he was unexpectedly called to the witness stand in his New York fraud trial

The Independent UK

Texas House passes three immigration bills after contentious night of debate

Democrats fumed when Republicans tried to block more amendments on a bill that would create a new state crime for illegally crossing the border into Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Federal prosecutors urge judge to reinstate Trump gag order, citing comments about ex-chief of staff

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to reinstate a gag order on Donald Trump

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago police oversight panel to push new outside investigation into cops with extremist ties

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will vote Thursday on asking the city’s inspector general to investigate cops named on an Oath Keepers list.

The Independent UK

Republicans slammed for booing reporter asking about overturning 2020 election

One lawmaker told the reporter to ‘shut up’

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

Salon

Trump takes the stand and storms out

Donald Trump made a surprise stop on the witness stand in his New York fraud case

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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:

The Texas Tribune

Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion “travel ban” — for now

Amarillo's city council said it will continue to study the issue. The city is one of just a few in Texas to reject the policy pushed by anti-abortion activists.

Ballotpedia

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:

Salon

Johnson cements "extreme MAGA takeover"

Johnson's win marks the first time the GOP has unanimously elected a speaker since elevating John Boehner in 2011

WEKU

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

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 22, Ballotpedia has tracked 20 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 20, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 16-22. Republicans sponsored one, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the other. The two bills are below:

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