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Commentary: Before Donald Trump’s indictment, there was Nixon VP Spiro Agnew’s plea in 1973

The news has been full of concerns about the fate of our republic following the indictment of former President Donald Trump. There have been questions about the politicization of criminal laws and the credibility of the judiciary, the polarization of the electorate and threats of violent domestic reaction.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Redistricting must wait until 2032: Dems need better candidates, not rigged lines, to win back the House

A lawyer for the Democrats argued with a straight face before five Albany appellate justices the other week that New York’s 26 current congressional districts were only an emergency solution to a (Democratic) violation of the state Constitution last year and that the lines should now be redrawn for the…

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Jackie Calmes: Trump cites 'American carnage.' The real carnage is the devastation he leaves in his wake.

For loyal service to Donald Trump both in the White House and since — as valet, Diet Coke gofer and occasional box mover — Walt Nauta now finds himself joined even closer to his boss: as the former president's co-defendant. You have to feel sorry for the guy.

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Nearly 100 letters containing white powder sent to Trump and senior Republicans

Republican senators say they received letter from someone who referred to themselves as ‘your secret despirer’

The Independent UK

Inside the deepening rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there’s no chance “on God’s green earth” he’s running for president in 2024

The Independent UK

Roaming Polansky and the Constitutionality of Qui Tam

Three decades later, the George H.W. Bush SCOTUS strategy finally has three votes.

Reason

Biden raising cash in the San Francisco area as he revs up his 2024 campaign

Biden, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will fan out across the country in the next few weeks to build coffers and make a case for reelection in ’24.

Chicago Sun-Times

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State Sen. Angela Paxton will “carry out my duty” and attend her husband’s impeachment trial

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice in his upcoming impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Biden announces funding to combat climate change, raises campaign money, during swing through California

PALO ALTO, Calif. — On his first trip to California since announcing his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden on Monday announced $600 million in federal funding to fight the effects of climate change after touring a Northern California nature reserve with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Los Angeles Times

Language for veto referendum challenging the LEARNS Act is the longest ballot title in Arkansas history

Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students (CAPES) began filing ballot language for a proposed veto referendum with the Arkansas attorney general in May after the Arkansas State Legislature adjourned its 2023 legislative session. After two previous attempts were rejected, Attorney General Tim Griffin certified the ballot language submitted by…

Ballotpedia

Coloradans have voted on 36 TABOR-related ballot measures since 1993, rejecting 69% of them

Coloradans have decided on 36 statewide ballot measures that were designed to increase revenue for the state, which required voter approval under TABOR. Of the 36 measures, 11 (30.56%) were approved and 25 (69.44%) were defeated.

Ballotpedia

President Biden speaks in California's Bay Area as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis heads to region

PALO ALTO, Calif. — President Joe Biden visited the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center and Preserve in Palo Alto on Monday to promote his environmental policies and kick off a three-day trip to the Golden State that also includes private fundraisers for his re-election campaign.

Tribune News Service

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Trump and DeSantis stay quiet on Juneteenth as long shot 2024 GOP candidates celebrate

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DoJ dragged feet over including Trump in Jan 6 probe over fears of appearing biased, report says

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision virtually ensured that probe would take place largely during 2024 election

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Lawsuit claims Tim Moore used position as NC speaker to pursue affair with official

RALEIGH — A lawsuit against one of North Carolina’s top Republican leaders, House Speaker Tim Moore, claims he had a years-long affair with a married woman, using “his position as one of the most powerful elected officials” in the state to “entice” her into an “illicit relationship.”

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz under fire for Father’s Day message where he celebrates dad’s immigrant story – while ‘bashing other illegals’

The Democratic messaging strategist claimed Mr Cruz was represents the ‘worst’ of America

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New York Democrats Sponsor Bill For 2024 Presidential Primary

Assembly Member Carl Heastie introduces bill for selecting delegates and alternate delegates, early voting and absentee ballots.

Salon

A history of Republican climate denial

Republicans didn't always deny the reality of climate change. Then, George W. Bush took office

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The Kavanaugh Concurrence When He Swings Left

I'm holding my breath on his predictions in Allen and Brackeen.

Tribune News Service

Trump and DeSantis stay quiet on Juneteenth as long shot 2024 GOP candidates celebrate

Long shot Republican presidential candidates Sen. Tim Scott and Asa Hutchinson celebrated Juneteenth Monday as former President Donald Trump and the rest of the GOP field kept quiet about the national holiday marking the end of slavery.

The Independent UK

These House Republicans opposed making Juneteenth a holiday two years ago

Republicans said the holiday was meant to stoke racial division

The Independent UK

Trump faces questions about whether he'll drag down the Republican Party after his indictments

For now, no one comes close to Donald Trump in his command of the voters who'll decide the Republican Party's presidential nominee next year

The Independent UK

Chris Christie slams GOP debate pledge as a ‘useless idea’ as he doubles down on plans to take on ‘loser, loser, loser’ Trump

Republican Party wants all debate participants to pledge to support eventual nominee

Al Jazeera

Judge says Trump team cannot release evidence in documents case

Judge in the US federal case against Trump says lawyers cannot release evidence to media or on social platforms.

Tribune News Service

Donald Trump thrives amid legal woes, but the stakes couldn’t be higher

With two criminal indictments and several more possible, Donald Trump carries more legal baggage than any presidential candidate in history.

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