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Up in smoke? Street racing trending downward in LA for first time in three years

As dozens of racers and hundreds of spectators took part in street takeovers throughout South Los Angeles on Sunday evening, two L.A. police squads targeted the gatherings in an effort to bring an end to the dangerous, illegal activity.

Los Angeles Times

Pence: I can't defend Trump allegations

"There's not an Attorney General of either party who would not have brought today's charges," ex-Pence adviser says

Salon

With key Democratic senators undecided, Julie Su's bid for Labor secretary languishes

Former California labor chief Julie Su's bid to become President Biden's Labor secretary is languishing, showing how hard it can be for a progressive Californian to win Senate confirmation in a deeply divided Washington.

Los Angeles Times

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Former Trump chief of staff says ex-president is ‘scared s***less’

John Kelly was seen as leash on more extreme elements of Trump White House during his tenure

The Independent UK

The US debt-ceiling ‘deal’ was a giant exercise in bipartisan class warfare

The elite consensus is clear: spending is fine when it supports military ventures, but bad when it supports social welfare

The Guardian - US

'I Did Everything Right and They Indicted Me,' Says Defiant Trump in Post-Arraignment Speech

Plus: The FTC takes on Microsoft, RIP Cormac McCarthy, and more...

Reason

Donald Trump indictment: Merrick Garland defends special prosecutor Jack Smith in first comments on charges – live

US attorney general praises Smith’s independence and accountability; Republican senators step up threats over Trump charges

The Guardian - US

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The MAGA defense falls apart

The GOP establishment has taken back the wheel and they are now driving the MAGA bus

Salon

Trump pleads not guilty as he makes history as first president to be criminally charged – twice

Donald Trump is a twice-indicted criminal defendant accused of illegally withholding national defence documents and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them

The Independent UK

Who is Jack Smith, the prosecutor overseeing the Trump probes

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally

The Independent UK

Five takeaways from Trump’s post-arrest speech in Bedminster

Ex-president fumes over arrest after second criminal indictment

The Independent UK

How the exposure of highly classified documents could harm US security – and why there are laws against storing them insecurely

When Donald Trump pled not guilty on June 13, 2023, to federal criminal charges related to his alleged illegal retention of classified documents, it was his first opportunity to formally answer charges that he violated the Espionage Act.

The Conversation

Trump's post-arrest speech "confession"

Ex-prosecutor Andrew Weissmann said Trump’s admission to a charge in the indictment is “admissible” in court

Salon

Donald Trump is the first former president arrested on federal charges. Can he still run in 2024?

Trump faces the possibility of two federal indictments and criminal and civil cases in several states

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The Independent UK

What is an indictment? Donald Trump facing third of 2023 over Capitol riot

Republican is already the first former US president ever to face federal charges

The New Daily

For Biden, the indictment of Trump carries a heavy responsibility – and a risk

Biden is attempting to unite Americans 'behind the single purpose of defending our democracy', while Trump is indicted.

The Independent UK

Conspiracy, false statements and retaining national defence documents: The federal charges against Trump

The federal indictment against the former president includes 37 counts stemming from his mishandling of classified files at Mar-a-Lago

The Guardian - US

Kevin McCarthy says documents are safer in bathrooms than garages. Is he right?

After photos were released of boxes piled high in one of Trump’s bathrooms, the House speaker defended the location – but construction experts say otherwise

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Chicago Sun-Times

Voting rights reforms are still needed after Supreme Court ruled against gerrymandered map

The decision striking down Alabama’s gerrymandered congressional map was a rare win. Our future as a multiracial democracy depends on ensuring the full protections of the Voting Rights Act.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump pleads not guilty and claims ‘political persecution’

Former president rallies supporters in New Jersey after appearing in court in Miami on federal charges

The Independent UK

Democrats and Republicans share core values but still distrust each other

A survey finds Americans on the right and the left overwhelmingly agree on several core values but only a minority of each group believes the other side shares them

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan join forces on property taxes. It might help the push for school vouchers.

Phelan announced the formation of a House committee that could set the tone in favor of vouchers ahead of an expected special session on education. The move comes weeks after Abbott sided with Phelan on a plan to lower property taxes.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats aim for unity ahead of expected primary to take on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Lose Cruz, a new super PAC, promises big spending to help the party’s eventual nominee in the 2024 campaign.

Ballotpedia

Oregon’s longest state legislative walkout enters sixth week

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 14, Brew.

Salon

A historic low brings new hope

It's OK to embrace that bit of hope you're suddenly feeling

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