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Biden expected to sign budget deal to raise debt ceiling

President Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation to raise the debt ceiling on Saturday, preventing a potential crisis that would have led to the country's first-ever government default and sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies

The Independent UK

Joe Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal

US President Joe Biden declares a "crisis averted" in his first address from the White House's Oval Office, touting the passage of a bill to suspend the US debt ceiling and avoid economic catastrophe.

ABC News

Even Nebraska's nonpartisan Legislature is divided from acrimonious 2023 session

Nebraska has the country's only single-chamber, nonpartisan legislature, and state leaders have long held up the unique system as an example of efficiency that rises above hyperpartisan politics

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Biden hails averting 'catastrophic' default in Oval Office speech

WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden told Americans on Friday in a rare Oval Office address that the debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of wrangling saved the country from "economic collapse."

Bangkok Post

Biden praises passage of debt ceiling bill in Oval Office address ahead of signing it

President described how ‘no one got everything they wanted, but the American people got what they needed’ during brief speech

The Guardian - US

Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care

Texas joins 17 other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Opposing legal groups have vowed to sue to stop the new law from taking effect.

The Texas Tribune

Trump wants New York judge removed in Manhattan hush-money case

In court papers, attorneys call on judge to recuse himself for ‘preconceived bias’ and alleged conflicts of interest

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As end of session nears, Louisiana lawmakers advance controversial LGBTQ+-related bills

As Louisiana’s legislative session nears adjournment, lawmakers are pushing forward controversial LGBTQ+-related bills, including advancing a resurrected ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths

The Independent UK

Private meetings prevent public spats in Springfield

Members of the Legislature can hammer things out behind closed doors ahead of public debates because the General Assembly has long exempted itself from the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump Reportedly Viewed a Supposedly Declassified Document As a Secret He Was Not Allowed To Share

The recorded comments could be relevant to a charge that the former president willfully mishandled national defense information.

Reason

The Kennedy making a bid for the White House - after being disowned by the family

Many are beginning to believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr will beat US President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic nomination – and have a good chance of entering the White House next year

Daily Mirror

Donald Trump’s lawyers ask judge to exit criminal case, echoing claims of political bias

Donald Trump’s lawyers are demanding that the judge in his New York City criminal case step aside, echoing the former president’s complaints that he’s “a Trump hating-judge” with a family full of “Trump haters.”

The Independent UK

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

As of May 26, 23 states have confirmed the dates for their 2024 presidential preference primaries. The remaining 27 states have not formally or officially confirmed their dates.

Ballotpedia

US judge condemns Mississippi city's 'crime cancer' as he removes state justice from lawsuit

The Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice cannot be sued over a state law that requires him to appoint some judges in the capital city of Jackson

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FBI offers to show GOP chairman document that purports to relate to Biden, his family

The FBI has offered to show top lawmakers next week a bureau document that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family following weeks of demands by congressional Republicans and a contempt threat against Director Christopher Wray

The Independent UK

Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there's no guarantee Trump will attend

The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will be held Aug. 23, and candidates participating must pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee

The Guardian - US

Biden is America’s oldest president – but tripping over a sandbag tells us nothing

Age, cognitive health and physical fitness are all fair concerns but the president’s tumble in Arizona could have happened to anyone

Evening Standard

Mike Pence won’t face charges over classified documents probe

About a dozen documents with classified markings were discovered at the former US vice president’s home in January

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Salon

Christie rerun will pay residuals

It doesn’t matter if his brand is electable as long as it is bankable

The Independent UK

DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse

The Independent UK

Trump and DeSantis must pledge to support eventual White House nominee as first debate announced

Former president remains strong favourite to win race over Florida governor, polling suggests

Ballotpedia

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, June 2, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed three election bills into law this week as the state continues to have the highest rate of election-related legislative activity this year.

Salon

Jordan wants details of DOJ Trump probe

Jordan wants breakdown of FBI agents investigating the former president as Trump seeks to unmask his investigators

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Salon

Expert: Trump not "as innocent" as Pence

Pence didn't know about the docs and returned them — "all of which is in marked contrast with Donald Trump"

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