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Without clear victim, case against Trump has legal problems

Trump had a long history of extramarital affairs. It seems unlikely that another one would have swayed voters.

Chicago Sun-Times

2024 Democratic Convention pitched as economic boon for ‘all of our communities, not just a select few’

The city’s $80 million bid package beat out rival proposals from Atlanta and New York City, capping more than a year of campaigning to bring the convention back to Chicago for the first time since 1996.

Chicago Sun-Times

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 113 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 113, Ballotpedia tracked seven from April 3-9. Republicans sponsored six, while Democrats sponsored one. Five of seven bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 11 election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 11, Ballotpedia tracked four from April 3-9. Democrats and Republicans sponsored two each. The four bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of April 9, Ballotpedia has tracked 136 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 136, Ballotpedia tracked eight from April 3-9. Democrats sponsored six, while Republicans sponsored two. Five of eight bills are below:

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Ro Khanna calls on fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein to resign from US Senate

The 89-year-old politician has been absent since being diagnosed with shingles in February

The Independent UK

The Arizona House expels a Republican lawmaker for her role in baseless testimony

An Arizona Republican was expelled from the state House for inviting a witness to present false charges about officials and then, according to an ethics committee report, lying about her involvement.

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Feinstein faces pressure to resign over judicial confirmations

Without Feinstein, Democrats can't confirm judges who don't have GOP support.

Axios

House Republicans to put Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s controversial cases on blast at NYC field hearing

House Republicans taking aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced plans Wednesday to put a pair of cases that weathered a firestorm of bad press for the DA on blast.

Tribune News Service

Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven accusations

The Arizona House of Representatives has expelled a Republican lawmaker who organized a presentation by someone who made unsubstantiated accusations that a wide range of public officials took bribes from a Mexican drug cartel

The Independent UK

EC is failing keen voters

As of April 9, over 2.3 million eligible voters had registered for advance voting in the May 14 election. However, the number could have been much higher had the online registration system not crashed.

Bangkok Post

Donald Trump ridiculed by court staff for claim they 'cried' over his arrest

The former US president made the claims during his first TV interview since pleading not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records over hush money payments.

Daily Record

In historic vote, GOP-controlled Arizona House expels Republican Liz Harris

A speaker invited to a committee hearing by Harris made wild, unfounded allegations against elected officials.

Axios

Congressman makes pitch for Kentucky gubernatorial candidate

GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft is campaigning alongside U.S. Rep. James Comer in Kentucky

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Ohio Republican Majewski launches 2nd bid to take on Kaptur

A Trump-backed Republican in Ohio whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign says he plans to run again next year

Salon

Experts dismiss Trump bid to block Pence

Trump is appealing a court ruling requiring Mike Pence to testify in the Jan. 6 probe

Chicago Sun-Times

Prosecution rests in ComEd bribery trial as defense says former CEO Anne Pramaggiore will testify

Prosecutors called three dozen witnesses over four weeks as they sought to prove four former political players conspired to bribe Madigan by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for his allies.

The Guardian - US

Republican election denier expelled from Arizona house

Liz Harris exits following 46-13 vote, after she invited to hearing conspiracy theorist who accused election officials of bribery

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Trump wants rape trial delayed over indictment news ‘deluge’

Donald Trump is seeking a four-week delay to a civil trial over his alleged rape of New York author E. Jean Carroll, citing a “deluge” of publicity from his recent unrelated criminal indictment.

The Independent UK

Special counsel on Mar-a-Lago papers investigating whether Trump showed off secret map, report says

Federal investigators have reportedly questioned Mr Trump about showing sensitive documents to political donors

Axios

Congressional leaders given access to Trump, Biden and Pence classified docs

The "Gang of Eight" has already received the first batch, with more to be given on a rolling basis.

Tribune News Service

Jim Jordan releases initial witness list for GOP hearing; Bragg isn’t on it

A Harlem bodega clerk who fatally stabbed an attacker and was initially charged with murder by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will be a star witness at a U.S. House hearing in New York highlighting violent crime in the city where Donald Trump is facing charges.

Texas Observer

Tallahassee My Texas

Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State? Republicans like Governor Greg Abbott seem to be in a rivalry to outdo his right-wing agenda..

Axios

What to know about the Comstock Act as abortion pill fight escalates

Anti-abortion groups have revived the centuries-old law.

Tribune News Service

US Sen. Baldwin seeking reelection in battleground Wisconsin

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is running for a third term, she said Wednesday, setting up another battleground Senate race next year.

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