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Republican who called drag shows a threat to kids quits after sex with intern

Texas lawmaker gave alcohol to intern, 19, and another young staffer, and had sex with intern when she was intoxicated

The Guardian - US

US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?

The US government risks beginning to run out of money in a matter of weeks unless Republicans in Congress reach a compromise with President Joe Biden that would avoid economic Armageddon.

The Week

Trump's problems boost his popularity ahead of 2024

Everything that would seem to hurt the former president only makes him stronger.

Axios

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Failing to Reform Social Security Means Mandatory Cuts

Social Security will become insolvent in the early 2030s if Congress does nothing.

Reason

Trump's very MAGA rape deposition

Trump is sulky, entitled and misogynist in his rape deposition — exactly what MAGA loves about him

Salon

Looking back at Saturday’s elections

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 9, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Path to a debt-ceiling deal: Fail, then succeed

Failure is not an option in the debt-ceiling talks. But flirting with it may be necessary to reach a deal.

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Biden trails Trump in brutal new poll

Biden approval hits lowest on record as reelection bid gets off to slow start

The Independent UK

Biden and congressional leaders met about the debt limit. They'll talk again on Friday

The government could run out of money to pay its bills as soon as June 1. President Biden said talks were "productive" though Speaker Kevin McCarthy said "I didn't see any new movement."

WEKU

Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash

An increasingly unpopular effort by a group of Ohio Republicans to make it harder to change the state constitution by direct voting faces a critical juncture this week

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week

The Independent UK

Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday

The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in place in the first 18 states on the GOP presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table

Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months

The Independent UK

Jury to start deliberations in suit accusing Trump of rape

A jury in New York City is set to begin deliberations in a civil trial over advice columnist E

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Trump forum a big test for CNN, moderator Kaitlan Collins

Donald Trump's town hall forum on CNN on Wednesday is the first major TV event of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a big test for the chosen moderator, Kaitlan Collins

WhatToWatch

Fact vs Fiction: White House Plumbers episode 2 — who is Dita Beard?

In the White House Plumbers episode 2, we learn about Dita Beard and the different projects Hunt and Liddy were planning. But what is fact and what is fiction?

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago plumber pleads guilty to charges in Jan. 6 riot

James ‘Mac’ McNamara, 61, threw a punch at a D.C. police officer and rammed Capitol doors with a bike rack.

The Independent UK

Anti-abortion group aligns with Trump, weeks after criticism

The leader of a major anti-abortion group has aligned herself with former President Donald Trump, just weeks after raising questions about his commitment to restricting access to the procedure

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Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives

As of May 7, Ballotpedia has tracked 22 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 22, Ballotpedia tracked one from May 1-7. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is below:

Chicago Sun-Times

Americans care about the environment, will vote to protect it. They care about jobs more

President Joe Biden must show people that a cleaner economy tomorrow brings jobs they want today, Ben Jealous writes.

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup

Florida is holding elections on May 16, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Axios

White House escalates debt ceiling pressure on eve of McCarthy meeting

"There is no Plan B."

Axios

Judge places limits on Trump's social media posts about hush-money case

Trump can't share details on the case "without prior approval from the Court," the N.Y. judge ruled.

The Independent UK

Biden and McCarthy set for Oval Office showdown as US edges closer to defaulting on debt

Experts say a failure to raise the debt limit would force the government to default on its debt and precipitate a worldwide financial crisis.

The Independent UK

Trump congratulates Melania on ‘doing a great job’ after skipping her birthday message

The ex-president has notably admitted to forgetting his wife’s birthday before

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