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Capitol rioter who crushed officer with shield gets prison

A Connecticut man who used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his role in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 attack

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Tearful Biden meets priest in Ireland who gave son last rites

U.S. President Joe Biden broke down in tears on Friday after a chance meeting at an Irish church with the priest who performed the last rites on his son Beau, a priest who accompanied Biden during the visit said.

Reuters

Congress will miss its budget deadline. That’s not unusual

WASHINGTON — Unlike the annual tax-filing deadline at roughly the same time, Congress’ April 15 target date for agreeing on a joint budget resolution is set to come and go with no practical effect on the everyday lives of Americans.

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Florida’s six-week abortion ban complicates DeSantis’ general election pitch

Ron DeSantis’ approval late Thursday of a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is, to many political analysts, undoubtedly good politics in a GOP presidential primary.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Meghan McCain Doesn’t Hold Back When Talking About Meghan Markle Skipping King Charles’ Coronation: ‘I’m Not Buying It’

Meghan McCain didn't hold back while talking about Meghan Markle not attending King Charles' coronation.

Cinemablend

Congress members urge probe into use of US weapons by Israel

In letter to Biden, 14 Democrats call for ensuring that ‘US taxpayer funds’ to Israel do not support rights abuses.

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Council boss makes rap video to remind voters about new photo ID rules

He rapped as 'T-Dawg' for the reminder to voters to take photo ID to the polling station for May's elections

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Mo. GOPer defends marrying 12-year-olds

“Do you know any kids who have been married at age 12? I do. Guess what? They’re still married," Mike Moon says

Salon

2024 White House hopeful Tim Scott is calling for unity. But many Republicans want a brawl

On issues of policy, Tim Scott, the latest Republican to declare he is interested in a 2024 presidential bid, runs largely with the current, following the party line on hot button matters from abortion to immigration.

Reuters

Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting abortion in Florida

Ron DeSantis– the potential Republican presidential nominee – has approved a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy in Florida.

The National (Scotland)

Kansas bill opposing ESG passes legislature

Kansas lawmakers approved a bill on April 6 prohibiting ESG considerations in public pension investments. Some measures that were proposed, like certain restrictions on private ESG investing and on public investments in foreign companies, did not make it into the final bill. The bill was sent to the governor for…

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Barr: DOJ has "strong evidence" on Trump

"There’s both an underlying offense and there’s the offense of obstruction," Barr says

Salon

Q&A: Florida passed a 6-week abortion ban. What happens now?

On Thursday, the Florida House passed SB 300, a bill banning abortions after six weeks of gestation with limited exceptions.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis signs 6-week abortion ban in closed-door ceremony

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, giving the Republican a major conservative policy victory as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy

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Salon

Trump's $500M Cohen lawsuit may backfire

“I can’t believe how stupid he was to have actually filed it," Cohen said, vowing to countersue Trump

Salon

The GOP's abortion albatross

They brought this on themselves

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis quietly signs Florida 6-week abortion ban

During a private ceremony, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after six weeks, a time before most women know they are pregnant.

Reason

State "Higher Ed Reform" Roundup: Ohio

All eggs are in one basket in Ohio

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Biden is too old and not especially popular, but he is the Trump-slayer. That’s why he is right to run in 2024

Other Democrats are younger and nimbler, but Biden could be Trump’s nemesis again, says Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan

The Guardian - US

‘He feels unstoppable’: DeSantis plans to export his chilling immigration policies to the nation

Florida’s new catalog of hardline legislation may not grab headlines but signals demonization of immigrants is a top priority as governor prepares for White House run

Salon

A new abortion pill ruling is super bad

The 5th Circuit judges nodded approval of a 19th century federal law that was used to ban books and birth control

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Ballot initiative signature campaign costs increased nearly 300% over the past four elections

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Salon

Like Jesus: MAGA makes Trump a martyr

Trump's anointment as some type of new Jesus Christ is a symptom of a much larger problem with the Christian right

Reuters

Biden wraps up emotional Irish tour with campaign-style rally

U.S. President Joe Biden gave a rousing campaign-style speech to an exuberant crowd in his ancestral home town in the west of Ireland on Friday to wrap up a nostalgic three-day state visit ahead of what is expected to be a gruelling 2024 re-election bid.

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Why isn’t Trump’s polling lead discouraging GOP challengers?

Judging by opinion polls, Donald Trump looks to be the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the clear alternative. But news this week from South Carolina suggests that Republicans aren’t nearly as sold on Trump as the polling suggests.

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