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Texas Republicans ended a patchwork of local rules they say hurt business. They also eroded powers of city councils.

Lawmakers delivered Gov. Greg Abbott a long-sought bill to stop local governments from enacting local laws that exceed state law on a number of fronts.

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Another marijuana legalization measure may be heading to the 2024 ballot

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Save the GOP? Media still believes

As a former Trump supporter and hardcore Republican, I'm here to say: Give up on rescuing the GOP. Kill it instead

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Mike Pence 2024 video ignores Trump, slams Biden

Pence wants to share credit for certain accomplishments of Trump's administration.

Axios

To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes

Republican lawmakers in Florida are scrambling to convince established immigrant workers who already have jobs to stay, while making it inhospitable for newly arrived migrants.

WEKU

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum set to announce 2024 Republican campaign for president

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday adding his name to the long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead in the race

The Independent UK

Virginia regulators expected to vote on Youngkin plan to withdraw from climate initiative

Virginia regulators are expected to take a final vote on whether to advance Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to withdraw from a multistate carbon cap-and-trade program

The Independent UK

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As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe

As politicians and activists push for limits on discussions of race, gender and sexuality, some students say the measures targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools — the one place all kids are supposed to feel safe

The Independent UK

Pence to launch presidential campaign against Trump in Iowa, staking hopes on leadoff voting state

Former Vice President Mike Pence is staking his presidential hopes on Iowa as he launches his campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination in Des Moines on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept., AP source says

Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach property

The Independent UK

President Biden to visit Chicago for June 28 fundraiser hosted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, MK

The Pritzker fundraiser is expected to draw the Chicago area’s top Democratic donors. The Biden team plans other fundraisers to top off coffers before the end of June.

Chicago Sun-Times

“These allegations are completely untrue”: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trial

The boisterous and outspoken attorney will be matched against two legal icons who will prosecute the attorney general in his upcoming trial before the Texas Senate.

The Texas Tribune

Rapidly growing Denver to pick new mayor amid mounting big-city problems

Denver will choose its next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election between two moderate candidates seeking to lead a rapidly growing city faced with out-of-control housing costs and increased homelessness

The Independent UK

North Carolina legislature approves limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

The promotion of certain beliefs that some North Carolina lawmakers have likened to “critical race theory” is on track to be banned in state government workplaces

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Chris Christie attacks Trump as he formally launches 2024 US presidential bid

Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote

Eleven House conservatives have staged a mini-revolt as part of the fallout from last week’s vote to lift the debt ceiling

Chicago Sun-Times

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid

Chris Christie, who ran for president in 2016 and advised Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, sees himself as the only candidate with the guts to take on Trump directly.

The Independent UK

Democrats: Lives could be lost due to Republican walkout in Oregon Legislature

Oregon Democratic lawmakers stood on the steps of the state Capitol and implored Republicans, who have been boycotting the Senate for over a month, to return and vote on bills

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Chris Christie, ex-governor and Trump critic, seeks US presidency

Ex-New Jersey governor launches his 2024 candidacy in New Hampshire, calling out Trump as a ‘self-serving mirror-hog’.

The Independent UK

Louisiana lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ+ bills that include ban on trans care for minors

Louisiana is poised to become the latest state to enact laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community

Axios

GOP hardliners tank vote to force McCarthy reckoning

"I think leadership now understands it is a matter of some urgency."

The Guardian - US

George Santos ordered to reveal identities of mystery bond guarantors

Judge says Republican fabulist has until Friday to appeal order to disclose who guaranteed $500,000 bond on fraud charges

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ pride flags at VA facilities in Mississippi draw GOP criticism, protests

All the Republicans in Mississippi’s congressional delegation are demanding that the Veterans Administration remove an LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Biloxi National Cemetery

The Independent UK

Trump secret papers crisis is his own fault for ‘jerking around’ DOJ says his former attorney general

Bill Barr told CBS Mornings that former president’s problems are of his own making

Axios

Chris Christie launches 2024 presidential campaign

Christie joins a small group of 2024 Republicans calling to move past Trump.

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