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LOCALIZE IT: US contemplates new race, ethnicity categories

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The Independent UK

House Republicans’ attempt to block staffer unions may have missed mark

WASHINGTON — A report from a congressional watchdog argues that Republicans’ attempt to nix staffer unions in the House rules package isn’t valid, and recent testimony from the agency that oversees Hill worker protections seems to confirm that analysis.

Tribune News Service

Activist efforts to disqualify Georgia voters may lead to changes

ATLANTA — Rampant attempts to challenge voters’ eligibility, a cause taken up by Republican activists using Georgia’s elections law, could soon be overhauled by lawmakers.

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Trump's appeal grows as walls close in

The monumental problem Republicans face is that it doesn't matter if he's indicted, on trial or even in jail

Salon

I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters' pulse – China and transgender people are among the top 'demons' they say are ruining the country

In early March 2023, I mixed with the Make America Great Again faithful at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference – a popular meeting, often known as CPAC, for conservative activists and political figures.

The Conversation

National Republicans say they will spend big to oust Rep. Vicente Gonzalez from his South Texas seat in 2024

Congressional Republicans’ campaign arm will make another effort to unseat the South Texas Democrat who ran in one of the state’s most competitive races last year.

The Texas Tribune

Trump news – live: Trump calls prosecutors ‘maniacs’ as he tears into Republican rival Ron DeSantis

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Candid Cameras in Congress

During the recent multiday battle over the next speaker of the House, media outlets were free to capture Congress members negotiating, debating, and even losing their cool.

Reason

How could Texas spend its record $32.7 billion surplus?

If Texas’ budget surplus were distributed directly to Texans, it could pay for 12 years of school lunches, seven months of rent or 11,000 miles of travel. Here’s how to put the big number into perspective.

The Texas Tribune

It’s not Madigan’s trial, but the feds’ big upcoming case is all about the former speaker

Jurors at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse are expected to get a close-up look at how Springfield operated in the last decade when four political power players head to trial.

Chicago Sun-Times

Runoff campaign: Vallas’ and Johnson’s pension, property tax plans underwhelm fiscal experts

Brandon Johnson is proposing a slew of new revenues, mostly new taxes on big businesses. Paul Vallas promises to use budgetary acumen to work within the existing budget’s bounds. Neither plan is failsafe, experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Supermajority control of Wisconsin state Senate at stake in April 4 special election

Welcome to the Monday, March 13, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Double duds: Conspiracy bros bore MAGA

GOP propagandists believe MAGA buys whatever they're selling, so why put any effort into spinning lies?

Salon

Who's next? GOP eradication plan begins

America is sick with fascism

Salon

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Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Biden's budget was an opening bid. Where's the Republican plan?

President Joe Biden unveiled his $6.8 trillion budget proposal last week, and it drew the customary jaded responses: a work of fiction. A party platform with price tags. And, of course, dead on arrival.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Allegations of credit card fraud can bring down conman George Santos

After managing to wriggle out of consequences for his litany of lies, perhaps Con(gress)man George Santos may finally be running out of luck. Former associate Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha has sent federal authorities a sworn declaration attesting to the fact that Santos, R-N.Y., was in fact the mastermind behind a Seattle…

The Independent UK

US government ponders the meaning of race and ethnicity

Americans have long had an intense conversation about what race and ethnicity says about who they are

The Guardian - US

Trump-appointed judge limits information on medication abortion lawsuit

The suit could determine whether US women can access abortion drugs, but judge is trying to limit disruptions and protests

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The Independent UK

Trump returns to Iowa aiming for more disciplined campaign

As Donald Trump returns to Iowa on Monday, he and his team are aiming for a more disciplined approach to his latest presidential campaign

The Independent UK

Cohen to testify before grand jury in Trump hush-money probe

Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is poised to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush-money payments he arranged and made on the former president’s behalf

The Guardian - US

Republican John Kennedy takes aim at Biden over social security funding

Senator accuses president of ‘demagoguing’ issue to fund and protect program, along with Medicare, from Republican proposals

Chicago Sun-Times

Write-in ballots could threaten 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s bid for reelection

Chris Taliaferro has held a slim majority of votes since Election Day Feb. 28. but ballots released Sunday could push him into a runoff against CB Johnson.

The Independent UK

Paul Gosar suggests Liz Cheney and US military should be prosecuted over Jan 6 probe: ‘Heads have to roll’

The remarks come days after Georgia Representative Barry Loudermilk revealed an investigation into the dissolved committee is expected

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris isn’t returning Elizabeth Warren’s calls after VP slight, report says

Democrats’ consternations about strength of Biden’s 2024 ticket are opening old wounds

Axios

Senate GOP risks repeat debacle as controversial candidates prep for 2024

There are already five critical Senate races in which primary headaches are looming.

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