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Brandon Johnson to be sworn in at Credit Union 1 Arena; City Hall open house to follow

The former UIC Pavilion was the scene of the Chicago mayor-elect’s March 30 campaign rally headlined by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. That event helped energize Johnson’s base and propel him to victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Election denier Jim Marchant to run for Senate in Nevada

A Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election is set to announce he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state

The Independent UK

Another woman threw a drink at US Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida

Two women have now been accused of throwing drinks at U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz

The Independent UK

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Trump accuser Jessica Leeds says it felt like ex-president had ‘40 zillion hands’ during assault

After her testimony, Jessica Leeds told The Independent outside court: ‘I’m exhausted, I’m above it all and I hope I never have to tell my story again’

The Independent UK

State asks Montana judge to reject Zooey Zephyr lawsuit

Attorneys for the state of Montana on Tuesday asked a judge to reject transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s attempt to return to the House floor after she was silenced and then banished by her GOP colleagues

The Independent UK

Jury convicts all four defendants in ComEd bribery trial — and fires a warning shot at Michael Madigan

Michael Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and onetime City Club President Jay Doherty were all accused in the trial of a bribery conspiracy aimed at illegally swaying the powerful Democrat to benefit ComEd.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cities say shelters full, budgets hit by immigration uptick

U.S. cities already struggling to shelter thousands of migrants are calling for federal help and an end to some Republican governors’ political gamesmanship over immigration

The Independent UK

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US states opposing student loan forgiveness made false claims, files reveal

Republican states fighting Joe Biden’s plan falsely said they’d be financially impacted by the scheme, debt forgiveness group claims

The Guardian - US

DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run

The Independent UK

GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign — for now

Asked anew whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But exactly what was he saying no to on Monday

The Independent UK

Experts: Trump lawyer botched cross-exam

“Carroll was a remarkable witness,” former prosecutor says, adding that Joe Tacopina may have "lost" the jury

Salon

Oregon secretary of state resigns due to marijuana job

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has announced her resignation amid sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having moonlighted as a highly-paid consultant to a marijuana business

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis signs bill to give child rapists death penalty in Florida

Florida governor seeks to boost ‘tough on crime’ image with legislation set to spark legal fight

The Independent UK

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Facing the risk of a government default as soon as June 1, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting for talks next week

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Almost half of midterm voters cast ballots early or by mail

Almost half of all voters in the 2022 midterm elections cast their ballots before Election Day either by mail or through early voting, with Asian and Hispanic voters leading the way

Ballotpedia

Shareholder activists sue the SEC, alleging bias

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

The Independent UK

Six memorable moments from E Jean Carroll’s testimony during Trump rape trial

The advice columnist gave a candid and compelling account over three gruelling days on the witness stand

The Guardian - US

Witness says E Jean Carroll called her ‘hyperventilating’ after alleged rape by Trump

Lisa Birnbach testifies that Carroll called her and described the incident in 1996, and that she told her friend ‘E Jean, he raped you’

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Josh Hawley attacks Democrats for not providing security to Supreme Court justices at ethics row hearing

Republicans characterise criticism of Clarence Thomas accepting lavish gifts as partisan attacks at Senate hearing

WEKU

Voter turnout for the 2022 elections was the 2nd highest for midterms since 2000

Voter turnout for last year's elections was the second highest for a midterms since 2000, and close to half of voters cast ballots early or by mail, estimates from a Census Bureau survey show.

Axios

House Democrats plan to force debt ceiling vote as 'catastrophic' default nears

Centrist Republicans quickly shut down the idea of supporting a clean debt ceiling vote.

The Conversation

Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what's at stake

Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a damaging default on U.S. debt: June 1, 2023.

Irish Mirror

Doonbeg makes final preparations for Donald Trump's arrival to 5-star golf resort

Former US president Donald Trump lands in Ireland tomorrow and is expected to travel to his golf resort outside the town of Doonbeg in Co Clare

The Independent UK

Trump accuser's friend says E. Jean Carroll is telling truth

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The Independent UK

‘He brings a show’: Irish town of Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

The 45th US president owns a golf resort outside the town of Doonbeg, Co Clare.

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