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Prosecutors reiterate need for gag order against Trump in 2020 election case

Federal judge asked to restrict Trump’s ability to attack them and potential witnesses before a hearing about the issue

The Guardian - US

Gov. Greg Abbott orders special lawmaking session to begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers

greg-abbott-texas-legislature-school-choice-vouchers This third special session comes as a rift between the Texas House and the Senate grew following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, raising questions about the chambers’ ability to compromise on education issues.

The Texas Tribune

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Senator drags Jussie Smollett case into U.S. attorney confirmation fight

It appears Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, is not dealing in good faith, given his shifting explanations for denying April Perry a vote to be the next U.S. attorney in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Robert Kennedy Jr to run for president in 2024 as independent, says report

The vaccine-sceptic believes changes to DNC rules may exclude his candidacy and that running as an independent is ‘the only way to go’

The Independent UK

Ed Burke once bragged about his work for Trump — now he doesn’t want jurors to know

Lawyers for the former Chicago City Council member argue that the former president is under indictment himself and “despised by a significant percentage of the population.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican hysteria over Chinese electric vehicle battery plant makes no sense

Elements of the far right have essentially claimed that Communists are using taxpayer funds to build some sort of spy base or to promote the Chinese Communist Party’s activities in Manteno.

Chicago Sun-Times

With a US government shutdown imminent, what happens to the economy?

About quarter of the US GDP is government expenditure. A drop in that spending will have knock-on effect on the economy.

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Photographs documented US Sen. Dianne Feinstein's groundbreaking career in politics

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s groundbreaking career in politics was documented in photos from the moment she was sworn in as San Francisco mayor in the aftermath of tragedy to her long-awaited return to the U.S. Senate after illness earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Digested week: even a dreary way to dump Trump is a dream

Plus, Dan Wootton and Lawrence Fox demand a dreadful choice, and why Dannii Minogue was always on Brand

The Guardian - UK

Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits sue over out-of-state petitioner ban

Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures

The Independent UK

Barreling toward shutdown, GOP erupts

GOP hardliners in the House vote down bipartisan bill as the government barrels toward a shutdown

Salon

Milley's goodbye to "a wannabe dictator"

The general's remarks come just one week after the former president suggested he be put to death

Salon

Reeves, Presley, and Gray running in Mississippi gubernatorial election

Incumbent Tate Reeves (R), Brandon Presley (D), and Gwendolyn Gray (independent) are running in the general election for governor of Mississippi on Nov. 7, 2023.

Ballotpedia

Senate confirms Mississippi US Attorney, putting him in charge of welfare scandal prosecution

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi

The Independent UK

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 29, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes.

The Guardian - US

Robert Kennedy Jr to run for president as independent in 2024 – report

Scion of US political dynasty, who had been challenging Joe Biden for Democratic nomination, expected to announce on Sunday

The Independent UK

People are confused by Rep George Santos ‘hard launching’ his husband

The reference to his spouse came wrapped in a tribute post to Sen Dianne Feinstein

The Guardian - US

Trump official Jeffrey Clark loses bid to move Georgia trial to federal court

Judge Steven Jones concluded Clark had been acting outside the scope of his duties and is not immune from state prosecution

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4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open

The funding bill was a long shot, but far-right U.S. representatives said it didn’t go far enough in promoting their priorities, including border security and defunding investigations into Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on immigration

After conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal immigrants, Gov. Greg Abbott said the upcoming special legislative session will look into the issue.

The Independent UK

Georgia judge declines to freeze law to discipline prosecutors, suggesting she will reject challenge

A judge is declining to freeze a new Georgia law creating a commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors

The Independent UK

Mark Milley calls Trump a ‘wannabe dictator’ at his retirement ceremony

Outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff had a fractious relationship with the former commander in chief

Chicago Sun-Times

Fear factor in Republican politics is dead serious

If some critical mass of Republicans had demonstrated the requisite political courage in 2016, it would never have come to this — that in the United States, political and other figures must think about their physical safety before deciding how to speak or vote.

The Guardian - US

Mark Milley: retiring general appears to call Trump ‘wannabe dictator’

Retiring chair of joint chiefs of staff says ‘We take an oath to the constitution’ not ‘to a wannabe dictator’ in farewell ceremony

Salon

Trump machine "bleeding cash" quickly

A Trump-aligned super PAC paid law firms representing 13 potential witnesses or co-defendants in Trump's cases

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