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Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia face primary challenges

Three northern Virginia prosecutors who took office four years ago as progressive reformers are facing primary challenges in next month's elections

The Independent UK

Biden vetoes congressional resolution that sought to nullify D.C. policing law

On May 25, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) vetoed H.J.Res.42 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. This was the fourth veto of his presidency.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 26, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In each issue, you’ll find updates on legislative activity and recent news.

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Texas’ extraordinary move to impeach scandal-plagued GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton

After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives has moved toward an impeachment vote that could quickly throw him from office

The Independent UK

Aide: North Dakota Gov. Burgum running for GOP presidential nomination

A political aide familiar with the plans says two-term North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is running for the Republican presidential nomination

The Independent UK

Trump Alleges Plagiarism Of DeSantis’ Campaign Slogan

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his presidential campaign on Twitter with the slogan the “Great American Comeback”.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains silent on potential AG impeachment

A Texas House committee has filed 20 articles of impeachment accusing attorney general of wrongdoing. Republicans’ attempts to remove one of their own sets up a dramatic intraparty showdown in the waning days of the 2023 regular legislative session.

The Texas Tribune

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Biden ‘optimistic’ of debt ceiling deal as Yellen extends deadline to 5 June

Lawmakers on call over Memorial Day weekend as treasury secretary revises estimate of when US will run out of money

The Guardian - US

DeSantis administration aides are hitting up Florida lobbyists for campaign cash

People who work in Mr DeSantis’ office and for other Florida agencies have been soliciting donations to his presidential campaign

The Independent UK

Biden says debt ceiling deal 'very close.' Here's why it remains elusive

The Treasury estimates the country could default on its loans early next month. But negotiators are still hashing out key provisions like whether to expand work requirements for federal assistance.

WEKU

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries

Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade

The Independent UK

DeSantis appears to back woman who led Amanda Gorman poem school ban

Florida governor accuses media of creating ‘ridiculous poem hoax’ after complaint targeted verse recited at Biden inauguration

The Guardian - US

Did Trump shuffle Mar-a-Lago documents?

Indictment could be forthcoming: Special counsel gathers more evidence documents were deliberately concealed

Salon

U.S. debt ceiling fight riles Texans at both political ends

The high-stakes confrontation could have an impact on retirements accounts, corporations and much more.

The Texas Tribune

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Nancy Pelosi Sold Nvidia Early: Here’s How Much She Missed In Profits

Pelosi is one of the most-watched members of Congress when it comes to buying and selling stocks and options

The Independent UK

South Carolina judge halts six-week abortion ban as state Supreme Court set to review new law

The state’s Supreme Court blocked a similar measure just months ago

The Texas Tribune

Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas

Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.

The Conversation

Voters want compromise in Congress -- so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?

There’s progress on the debt limit. There’s no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. That’s a good sign. No it isn’t. Who’s up? Who’s down?

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Australian judge apologises after claiming that colleagues are appointed regardless of merit

Justice Joshua Wilson planned to tell an international conference that court positions are filled on the basis of politics rather than ability

Bangkok Post

Washington inching closer to debt deal

WASHINGTON: Democrats and Republicans inched towards a deal on Friday, ahead of a long weekend, to extend the US debt ceiling and avoid a crippling default that could hit the world's biggest economy within days.

The Guardian - US

Judge pauses South Carolina abortion ban; emerging debt ceiling agreement ‘has fewer cuts than expected’ – as it happened

Temporary block on restrictions until state supreme court can review; Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy reportedly closing in on a deal

Salon

Trump and the Saudis: Does anyone care?

Trump's links to the Saudi regime and its LIV Golf tour reek of obvious corruption. Maybe Jack Smith has noticed

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis’ shaky 2024 campaign launch suffers another technical glitch after Twitter debacle

Rocky start for campaign as Florida governor hits campaign trail

The Conversation

Not all political comedy is equal – how comics can either depress turnout or activate voters in 2024

Biden is old. Trump has weird hair. Biden mangles the English language. Trump barely seems to understand it.

The Guardian - US

‘Trump has the charisma of a mortician’: Donald Jr confuses dad with DeSantis

In online show, former president’s son also accidentally says father’s energy ‘makes Jeb Bush look like an Olympian’

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