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Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for higher judicial salaries, business courts

In his biennial state of the judiciary, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht also warned against politics’ encroachment into the third branch of government.

The Texas Tribune

How Brandon Johnson spent his 1st day as Chicago mayor-elect — and how he got there

CHICAGO — On his first day as Chicago’s mayor-elect, Brandon Johnson echoed his winning promise to rethink the city’s approach to public safety, while his lame-duck predecessor Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned him to show humility to first responders upon the heels of another firefighter death in the city.

Chicago Tribune

How strong is the New York case against Donald Trump?

Trump has become first US president indicted and charged with a crime, but many questions remain in complex case.

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Mayor Johnson’s long to-do list, another firefighter mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Loop: Mexico's president criticises Trump charges, drug dealer pleads guilty over Michael K Williams's death, Cash App founder Bob Lee fatally stabbed — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

Abortion drives liberal's win in Wisconsin court election

The victory by Democratic-backed candidate Janet Protaswiecz in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election is a fresh example of the enduring political power of abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s reversal

The Independent UK

‘Boogeyman’: Why Republicans invoke Soros to defend Trump

Right-wing claims about liberal donor being behind former US president’s charges are a conspiracy theory, critics say.

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Donald Trump's three hush money cases explained - doorman, Playboy model and porn star

A look at the three extramarital cases that came back to haunt Donald Trump, as they were cited on Tuesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

Daily Mirror

Expert: This is what Founders intended

A closer look at American history shows that the indictment of a former president was not unforeseen

Salon

Prof: Surprise allegation may doom Trump

"The state tax violation is a more straightforward and easier case to make," law professor says

Salon

Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: April 2023

Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find:

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Trump boasts about ‘great family’ amid legal troubles – but where’s Melania?

Former president’s wife notably absent both in New York for arraignment and in Mar-a-Lago for speech

The Guardian - US

Stormy Daniels is ordered to pay £98k for failed defamation case against Donald Trump

The former porn star sued the ex-US president after he dismissed her claims of being threatened to keep quiet about their alleged tryst as a “total con job”

Daily Mirror

Former Minneapolis police union head gets 10-year policing ban after lawsuit over George Floyd protests

Bob Kroll cannot police in several Minnesota counties for the next 10 years after lawsuit settlement

The Independent UK

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Pence will give evidence against Trump in January 6 probe

Former vice president will give evidence as part of the Justice Department’s probe into Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

The Guardian - US

Trump remains the most popular Republican despite his indictment

Hours after his courtroom appearance, it was clear the former president’s fundamental political calculus is unchanged

Tribune News Service

Trump’s attacks on families of Manhattan DA Bragg, Judge Merchan after being warned to tone it down criticized as ‘despicable’

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s decision to ignore a request from the judge overseeing his Manhattan “hush money” case to tone down ramped-up rhetoric against New York authorities was condemned as “despicable” Wednesday — and unbecoming of a mafia chief, never mind a former president.

Tribune News Service

Judge in Young Slime Life case orders mental evaluation on defendant for competency to stand trial

ATLANTA — A defendant in the sweeping gang case against Young Thug and a number of his alleged associates wants to represent himself but Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville ordered a mental evaluation instead.

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The Guardian - US

Charging Trump hush money case as felonies involves uncertain legal path

The Manhattan prosecutor is using an untested strategy to enhance the misdemeanor charges against the ex-president

Tribune News Service

'Slay a zombie': Whitmer signs repeal of 1931 abortion ban

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, surrounded by a packed room of pink-wearing lawmakers, advocates, doctors and stakeholders, on Wednesday signed legislation to repeal Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.

Tribune News Service

SC’s Nikki Haley raises $11M in first 6 weeks on the 2024 presidential campaign trail

Nikki Haley has raised more than $11 million since launching her 2024 White House bid in mid-February, her campaign announced Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bizarre new theory about Trump’s arrest: ‘Democrats would give anything to have him’

Georgia Republican travelled to New York for the former president’s arraignment

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley says she outraised Trump in her first quarter. But the numbers are deceiving

Both candidates announced around the same time in different fundraising quarters. But timing matters. And Trump hasn’t released his numbers

Salon

Experts: DA blows up Melania defense

Trump wanted to make sure he wouldn't have to pay if he lost in 2016, DA says — suggesting it was campaign-related

Reason

Justice Janet Protasiewicz, Say Hello To Caperton v. Massey

The candidate, who spoke about her "values" on abortion and gerrymandering, received substantial financial support from donors who lobby for those two key issues.

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