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Once almost elected Florida governor, Andrew Gillum is now on trial. What to know about the case

MIAMI — Five years ago, Andrew Gillum almost became governor of Florida. The former Tallahassee mayor lost to Gov. Ron DeSantis by fewer than 34,000 votes.

Miami Herald

Iowa state senate votes to allow children to work longer hours and serve alcohol

In a move meant to combat a labor shortage, children under age 16 can now work six hours a day

The Guardian - US

Sen. Bob Menendez sets up legal defense fund, again

WASHINGTON — After spending more than $230,000 from his campaign account this year on lawyers and related consultants responding to what a spokesman called “an official inquiry,” Sen. Bob Menendez is setting up a legal defense fund.

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House Republicans struggle for unity on debt limit package

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are divided over the best mechanism for extending the debt limit deadline and how deep to cut spending in their nascent plan.

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Chicago violence: Social conditions are no excuse for law-breaking

The weekend chaos caused by hundreds of teens who converged downtown shows that if we lose the distinction between right and wrong, we will lose our youth and our cities, a reader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tennessee joins open letter opposing ESG

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.

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US charges 4 Americans, 3 Russians in election discord case

Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere in U.S. elections

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Fulton prosecutors offered immunity deals to some GOP electors

ATLANTA — The Fulton County district attorney’s office has offered immunity deals to some of the alternate GOP electors who met at the Georgia Capitol and cast phony Electoral College votes for Donald Trump following the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service

Prosecutors allege complicated scheme in Andrew Gillum trial, but no bribes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The opening statements in Andrew Gillum’s federal corruption trial on Tuesday were stark contrasts in viewpoints.

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Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden, and the Deeply Unserious Debate Over the Debt Ceiling

An impasse created by years of politicized, myopic decision making in Washington is pushing the federal government ever closer to a dangerous cliff.

Reason

With 26 days left in session, Nebraska lawmakers pass 1 bill

With only 26 days left in the 90-day legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers have finally passed a single bill

The Independent UK

E. Jean Carroll will attend civil rape trial against Trump

NEW YORK — Writer E. Jean Carroll on Tuesday said she would attend her civil rape case against Donald Trump going on trial next week in Manhattan — but the former president hasn’t said yet if he’ll be there.

Tribune News Service

Chicago treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin exploring Congress bid; says she’ll run if Rep. Danny Davis retires

Conyears-Ervin: Whenever Davis “should choose to retire, I will be running to succeed him and continue his legacy of service.”

Chicago Sun-Times

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel (cloned)

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

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George Santos puts forward bill named after Nicki Minaj as he announces re-election bid

Embattled New York congressman is facing Ethics Committee investigation and scrutiny from federal authorities

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: NYC crime is not worst ever, despite claims

Social media users are claiming crime in New York City is the worst it’s been in a generation, especially in Manhattan where former President Donald Trump faces criminal charges

The Independent UK

McConnell: GOP will not support replacing Feinstein on panel

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt

Salon

Kevin McCarthy sucks up to Wall Street

"Republicans' budget cuts could throw 720,000 to over 2.5 million Americans out of work," Elizabeth Warren warns

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Hillary Clinton: Trump can’t win the next election... people are onto him

‘In a general election against president Joe Biden, I do not believe he can win’

The Independent UK

Wisconsin city moving GOP birthplace building across town

Officials in Ripon, Wisconsin, are moving the building where the Republican Party is said to have been founded across town to boost visibility as conservatives descend on the state for the GOP national convention next year

Axios

House Republicans won't commit to McCarthy's debt ceiling plan

"To turn it around in a week, that's pretty short order."

Ballotpedia

North Dakota voters to decide on constitutional initiative procedures in 2024

The North Dakota State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the 2024 ballot asking voters to make changes to the state’s initiative process, including changes that would make it more challenging for constitutional initiatives to qualify for the ballot and be adopted.

The Independent UK

What to know about the Gillum corruption trial in Florida

Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the FBI

Salon

Dems mock Jordan's NYC crime "stunt"

Democrats suggest moving hearing to Jordan's home state "where the crime rate is significantly greater"

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fisherman used pro wrestling move to subdue PM attacker

Seeing what turned out to be an explosive device thrown in the direction of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the 54-year-old fisherman allowed his instincts to kick in.

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