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Ethics reform not enough to restore public confidence in partisan Supreme Court

Our nation seems stuck with a court that is selectively responsive to the arguments and interests of only some Americans — those on the right.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Johnson’s transition report inspires — but sidesteps how to pay for it all

Without reforming the city’s finances, the proposed new initiatives will be hard to realize. History shows City Hall’s judgment quickly goes south when it fears Chicago’s coffers are running low.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Mayra Flores announces bid to retake South Texas congressional seat

Flores won a special election in 2022 but lost to U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat, five months later in the general election. Redistricting may complicate her comeback.

The Texas Tribune

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Iowa Legislature will take up 6-week abortion ban during special session Tuesday

Iowa’s Legislature convenes Tuesday in a special session focused exclusively on abortion restrictions

The Independent UK

GOP women are reaping what they sowed

The Freedom Caucus ousts Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ron DeSantis ends alimony for older, mostly conservative women

Salon

Race-based college admissions are now banned, but Texas schools still have ways to ensure campuses are diverse

Higher education experts say universities can implement other strategies like targeted recruitment in underserved communities, eliminating legacy admissions and getting rid of test requirements.

The Texas Tribune

Casey Desantis likes being called ‘America’s Karen’

Ron DeSantis said his wife Casey will wear the label of ‘America’s Karen’ as ‘badge of honour’

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US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

The Independent UK

Georgia grand jury meeting today whether Trump is charged over Georgia’s 2020 election

A new grand jury being seated this week in Atlanta will likely consider whether criminal charges are appropriate for former President Donald Trump or his allies for their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley raises $7 million despite polling lower than Trump, DeSantis

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley raked in $26 million in the second quarter, including $7.3 million in direct donations, demonstrating support from donors, despite persistently low poll numbers.

The Times of India

GOP confidence in 2024 vote count low after years of false election claims, AP-NORC poll shows

Few Republicans have high confidence that votes will be tallied accurately in next year’s presidential contest, suggesting years of sustained attacks against elections by former President Donald Trump and his allies have taken a toll

The Independent UK

Iowa fires starting gun in race to stop Trump

Iowa's first-in-the-nation GOP caucus date has officially been set for Jan. 15.

Axios

Conyears-Ervin in a switch, poised to challenge Rep. Danny Davis in 7th District primary

In April, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin launched an exploratory committee, saying she would run for Congress only if Rep. Danny Davis retires. She changed course, even as Davis seeks another term.

Chicago Sun-Times

Colorado lawmakers sue colleagues over closed-door meetings

Two Democratic representatives in Colorado are alleging that their colleagues repeatedly violated state open meetings law

The Independent UK

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Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff

Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.

The Independent UK

Ex-Congressman suggests Hunter Biden alleged laptop data fabricated

Lawyers for the president’s son have not said any of the data on the purported laptop is authentic

The Guardian - US

US mother pleads guilty to giving daughter abortion pills and burying fetus

Jesssica Burgess of Nebraska admits to providing abortion after 20 weeks and tampering with human skeletal remains

The Independent UK

Trump’s co-defendant wants to delay routine hearing on classified documents case

Walt Nauta’s attorney has asked to delay a key hearing in the criminal case against his client and former president Donald Trump

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The Independent UK

Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against US Rep. Ryan Zinke

Montana Democrat Monica Tranel is seeking to challenge U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in 2024 after losing a close contest last year to the former Trump administration Cabinet member

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott taps longtime aide Angela Colmenero as interim attorney general

Governor’s deputy chief of staff replaces John Scott as agency leader while suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton awaits his September impeachment trial.

The Independent UK

Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger

Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron is pulling out of a September political rally he had planned to attend

The Guardian - US

US Marines without leader for first time in 150 years as Republican blocks nomination

Gen David Berger steps down as Alabama senator stages months-long blockade of successor to protest over abortion policies

Ballotpedia

All 10 states with the largest percentages of open seats since 2010 have term limits

Since 2010, Ballotpedia has covered state legislative elections to 44,639 seats across all 50 states over 13 election cycles.

The Independent UK

Trump leads DeSantis by 20 points in poll of Florida Republicans

Former president’s win in Florida could mean doom for a DeSantis campaign

The Independent UK

Pence shuts down voter who blamed him for certifying Biden’s 2020 win

The former vice president insisted he ‘kept’ his oath to the Constitution on January 6

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