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WASHINGTON — House Republicans struck three Democratic projects that would provide services to the LGBTQ community during Tuesday’s fiscal 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations markup, enraging Democrats on the committee.

Tribune News Service

Michigan charges 16 fake electors with meddling in 2020 election

Charges are first levied against those accused of using political system to overturn ex-President Trump’s election loss.

Al Jazeera

Mayor Brandon Johnson praises Jackson in PUSH keynote, says ‘I am not here’ without him

If not for the trail blazed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the retiring, longtime leader of Rainbow PUSH, Johnson said, he would not be mayor of Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

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California GOP mayor announces US House campaign, setting up another competitive congressional race

Another tough U.S. House fight is shaping up in California’s Central Valley farm belt

The Independent UK

City Council members to propose 2-year timeline for eliminating ‘sub-minimum’ wage

Despite the proposal, however, Ald. Ramirez-Rosa acknowledged negotiations with the restaurant industry continue and may result in an even longer phase-in period.

Chicago Sun-Times

Virginia finalizes guidance on transgender students, including rolling back some accomodations

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students

The Independent UK

Israel ‘not a racist’ state, US House resolution proclaims

Measure is the latest backlash against Israel’s critics in the US, as Israeli President Herzog visits the White House.

Al Jazeera

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Missouri Supreme Court weighs fate of amendment to restore abortion rights

Whether Missouri voters get a chance to weigh in on legalizing abortion is now up to state Supreme Court judges

The Independent UK

Louisiana lawmakers overturn governor's veto on gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors

Louisiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature overturned Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Commentary: Affirmative action is banned — except at military academies? Why that won’t help students

With a conservative majority on the bench, the recent Supreme Court ruling to strike down affirmative action was widely expected. One unexpected twist, however, was an inconspicuous footnote exempting military academies from the drastic change.

Los Angeles Times

Man arrested on Capitol riot charges after prison sentence for white nationalist march in Virginia

A man imprisoned for joining torch-toting white nationalists in marching through the University of Virginia’s campus in 2017 has been arrested on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol and attacked a police officer

The Independent UK

16 false Trump electors face felony charges in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel is leveling felony charges against 16 Republicans who signed a certificate falsely stating that Donald Trump won Michigan's 2020 presidential election, launching criminal cases against top political figures inside the state GOP.

Tribune News Service

George Santos received donations from only three residents in his district

The third district is the wealthiest in New York and the fourth-wealthiest in the country

The Independent UK

Judge hints at setting Trump documents trial before election, promises decision soon

A federal judge on Tuesday heard opposing arguments for when to set the politically charged trial of former President Donald Trump on a 38-count indictment accusing him of mishandling of classified materials at his Palm Beach estate.

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The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis says Trump January 6 charges would not be good for country

Florida governor and presidential hopeful tells CNN he hopes his rival is not charged after Trump says he is target of DoJ inquiry

The Independent UK

DeSantis suggests indicting Donald Trump for Jan 6 would be ‘criminalising political differences’

Mr DeSantis said the US is ‘going down the road of criminalising political differences’ by allowing Mr Trump to face charges

The Independent UK

Michigan attorney general charges 16 Trump-backing fake electors in scheme to overturn 2020 election

The first criminal charges in a nationwide scheme target a GOP-backed effort to reject Biden’s victory

Zenger

Censure Cases Surge In State Legislatures, Reaching Record High In 2023

Six state lawmakers face censure, accounting for 19.3% of tracked cases this year, the second-highest in history.

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House Republicans are seeking to cut three Democratic projects that would provide services to the LGBTQ community during Tuesday’s fiscal 2024 Transportation-HUD Appropriations markup, enraging Democrats on the committee.

Zenger

Trump Maintains Strong Lead Among GOP Voters For 2024 Election: Poll

Despite indictments, Trump holds 35-point lead over DeSantis in latest Morning Consult survey.

The Conversation

What is a target letter? 3 things to know about how the Justice Department notifies suspects, like Donald Trump, ahead of possible charges

Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on July 18, 2023, that he had received a letter from the Department of Justice, notifying him that that he was “a TARGET of the January 6th Grand Jury investigation.”

The Guardian - US

Judge appears inclined to delay Trump classified documents trial into 2024

Judge Aileen Cannon said she would issue a ruling later after appearing skeptical of arguments from both sides

Salon

GOP melts down over Trump target letter

Marjorie Taylor Greene called the letter informing Trump of likely indictment "absolute bulls**t"

Zenger

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Attempt To Criticize Biden’s Policies Backfires

Comparisons to FDR and LBJ draw White House response as US faces debt and inflation challenges.

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrats protest Israeli president’s address to US Congress

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib say they intend to boycott address due to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians

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