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‘Why didn’t you scream?’: Trump lawyer takes hostile approach to rape trial

Joe Tacopina’s outdated tactics have won freedom for accused killers and rapists, but will they work in E Jean Carroll case?

The Guardian - US

WV candidates still fighting over 2020; voters, not so much

Some Republican officeholders in West Virginia are already revving up campaigns for governor in 2024

The Independent UK

Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy

For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can stick a soft landing—possibly avoiding a recession as the 2024 election nears

The Independent UK

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South Shore residents angry about migrant shelter would make MAGA proud

The community meeting where people shouted ‘We don’t want them here’ and one person held up a ‘Build the Wall’ sign was a pathetic and embarrassing display of NIMBYism in a city that prides itself on its racial and ethnic diversity.

Chicago Sun-Times

Half of Trump’s ‘fake electors’ accept immunity in Georgia investigation

The eight people are now protected from prosecution, limiting the possibility of a conspiracy indictment

The Guardian - US

Jan. 6 prosecutors seek 25 years for Oath Keepers’ Rhodes

The Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as a violent plot to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House

The Independent UK

Trump's deposition video made public

“Historically, that’s true with stars,” Trump said when asked if celebrities can grab what they please

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‘Culture war’ legislation leads to anger, foolishness in Springfield

Perhaps the least controversial was House Bill 1591, which deletes some anti-miscegenation laws still on the books since 1915. Even so, nine Republicans voted against the bill.

Chicago Sun-Times

Veteran jurist picked to weigh moving Trump’s criminal trial

A judge known for his care and cautiousness in presiding over litigation in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks was selected Friday to decide whether Donald Trump’s criminal case proceeds in state or federal court

The Independent UK

Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law creating a new commission empowered to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors

The Independent UK

Texas House may revise anti-diversity legislation to allow some programs to maintain grants, federal funding

A new version of Senate Bill 17 expected to be considered by the House’s Higher Education Committee on Monday would still ban DEI offices and prohibit required diversity training, but it would open the door for university boards of regents to approve such programs in certain circumstances.

The Texas Tribune

What the polls say

Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4).

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Georgia governor signs bill that allows removal of district attorneys

Law that is seen as thinly veiled power grab sets up commission with power to investigate complaints against DAs

The Guardian - US

Mississippi Gov. cosplays Clint Eastwood

"We're back," Reeves writes in the caption for the clip of him as Eastwood, gunning down "Mexican bandits"

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The Guardian - US

Video of Trump confusing E Jean Carroll with ex-wife in deposition is released

Former president shown pointing to photograph of writer who accuses him of rape and saying ‘That’s my wife’

The Guardian - US

Rightwingers praise free speech at CPAC Hungary – then eject Guardian journalist

Kari Lake speaks at Budapest meeting of US Republicans and European allies aimed at cementing rightwing ties

The Independent UK

Opinions vary on qualities for next St. Louis prosecutor

Now that Kim Gardner is stepping down as the chief prosecutor in St. Louis, Missouri’s governor is getting plenty of advice about the qualifications Gardner’s replacement should bring to the table

The Independent UK

Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors

A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken Paxton

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Campaign finance reform can help keep democracy from crumbling

Current campaign financing drives corruption and ill-advised loyalties to political action committees, a reader from Merrionette Park writes. Politicians should be paying attention to the will of their constituents but instead are too often beholden to their heavy contributors.

Salon

GOP defend Thomas from ethics charges

Republicans defend Clarence Thomas and deflect from bombshell reports about the Supreme Court justice

The Independent UK

States add laws on pronouns, sports for transgender students

Republican-controlled states across the U.S. are adding restrictions on how schools should handle transgender students

The Independent UK

Expelled GOP lawmaker fails to regain Arizona House seat

Maricopa County officials have chosen not to send expelled Republican lawmaker Liz Harris back to the Arizona House of Representatives

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton probing Austin children’s hospital following video of social worker discussing transition-related care

On the same day the Texas Legislature is set to debate Senate Bill 14, a proposed ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids, the attorney general files a request to examine documents related to the use of puberty blockers and counseling for trans youth.

The Independent UK

Craft loans her Kentucky GOP campaign an additional $2M

Republican Kelly Craft has pumped another $2.2 million into her campaign for Kentucky governor

The Independent UK

Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe

The seditious conspiracy convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants bolsters the Justice Department’s high-profile wins in its historic prosecution of the Capitol attack

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