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How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

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Defense rests in Capitol riot trial of Oath Keepers leader

Lawyers for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes have rested their case in his Capitol riot trial

The Independent UK

Republicans in struggle to break Democrats' hold on Congress

Struggling to claw back power, Republicans are pushing state by state to break the Democrats’ one-party hold on Washington

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Lauren Boebert used Trump and the Proud Boys to gain power – now she’s getting personal to defend her seat

Ms Boebert has accused her opponent of ‘succumbing to blackmail’ while serving on the Aspen City Council

The Independent UK

‘Knocked over six cops.’ Kansan accused of assaulting officer enters plea in Capitol riot

A Kansas man scheduled to go to trial in Washington, D.C., this month on multiple felony charges in connection with the Capitol riot pleaded guilty to one count on Tuesday.

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The rise of the ‘crazy caucus’: All the ways the GOP could upend America now that they’ve won the House

Former Republicans tell Andrew Feinberg about the myriad ways a GOP-majority House could upend the country out of spite

The Independent UK

Republicans look to win back power in Congress, stop Biden

Control of Congress and of President Joe Biden’s agenda on Capitol Hill are at stake this Election Day

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Editorial: He’s baaaack: Trump’s impending return is a challenge for Republicans, Democrats and the nation

Many Republicans running for office this year proudly embrace Donald Trump and all the odious things he stands for. Others, at least slightly uncomfortable being associated with his fact-free election denialism, the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and a long train of other abuses, merely insist that Trump isn’t on the…

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Stewart Rhodes blames other Oath Keepers for breaking into Capitol and jokes about sex with lawyer

The militia leader denies planning Capitol breach and jokes about having sex with the group’s lawyer in a second day of wild testimony during trial on charges of seditious conspiracy

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi describes moment police told her of husband’s attack

The US House speaker also told CNN the attack on Paul Pelosi last month would affect her decision about whether to retire

The Guardian - US

The rise of the ‘crazy caucus’: All the ways the GOP could upend America if they win the House

Former Republicans tell Andrew Feinberg about the myriad ways a GOP-majority House could upend the country out of spite

The Independent UK

Oath Keepers founder calls members ‘stupid’ for US Capitol breach

WASHINGTON — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors at his seditious conspiracy trial that it was “stupid” for members of his right-wing group to join Donald Trump supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol last year to protest the presidential election.

Tribune News Service

One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol

WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.

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A Trump-endorsed Republican could end up running New York. Inside the wild rise of Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin voted to overturn the 2020 election results, supports anti-abortion legislation and would fire a recently elected district attorney in deep-blue New York City. Polls show a tight race against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Alex Woodward reports

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Roll Call

One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol - Roll Call

The Capitol could throw open its doors to the public again as soon as January if Republicans win a majority — but security remains a concern.

Tribune News Service

Trump gets extension to next week to comply with Jan. 6 subpoena

WASHINGTON — Leaders of the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol said Friday they’ve given former President Donald Trump a short extension to begin producing records under a panel subpoena.

The Guardian - US

House January 6 panel grants Trump’s request for extension to subpoena

The ex-president sought more time to produce responsive records and cooperate with the committee’s Capitol attack investigation

The Independent UK

Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month

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In midterms, inflation and border overshadow fears for democracy and abortion rights

WASHINGTON — Unless nearly every pollster in America is wrong, Republicans will retake the House in Tuesday’s midterms, and maybe the Senate.

Reason

'Election Fraud' Can Become Our Awful New Hyperbole

If we go through one election cycle after another and every loser unjustifiably cries fraud, eventually the claim will cease to impress.

Salon

Californians bankroll election deniers

Billionaire Trump backer Peter Thiel leads the pack

WEKU

The deadline for Trump to deliver subpoenaed documents has arrived. What now?

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., vice chair of the House select investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said Trump is legally obligated to comply with the subpoena, but there's a chance he won't.

Tribune News Service

Amazon, other PACs resume donations to electoral objectors

WASHINGTON — After suspending donations to Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election, a collection of PACs, including those of Amazon and Caterpillar, restarted contributions ahead of midterm elections in which the GOP is favored to win House control.

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Amazon, other PACs resume donations to electoral objectors - Roll Call

Nearly 20 corporate and trade PACs restarted donations to lawmakers who voted against certifying the presidential election since September.

Tribune News Service

Oath Keeper founder tried to tell Trump to stop Biden win

WASHINGTON — Stewart Rhodes tried to get a message to former President Donald Trump urging him to stop the transfer of power shortly after the U.S. Capitol riot, according to a witness in the criminal trial of the Oath Keepers founder.

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