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Climate nihilism: GOP's Big Oil romance

Last week's GOP debate illustrated the devil's bargain on climate — but Big Oil may pay for it in the courtroom

Salon

Recruiting is underway for Trump-like 'wrecking ball' to shrink government and fire federal workers

With more than a year to go before the 2024 election, a constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump

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Trump chief of staff Meadows denies 2 allegations in Georgia indictment as he takes witness stand

Mark Meadows’ lawyers argue that his actions around the 2020 election fell within his duties as a federal official.

Chicago Sun-Times

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

Samuel Wurzelbacher, whose middle name was Joseph, became a media sensation in 2008 when he asked candidate Barack Obama about his tax plan. GOP Sen. John McCain referred to him in a presidential debate.

Chicago Sun-Times

California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post

The leader of the California Senate says she will step down from her leadership post

The Independent UK

Trump under fire for installing Trump Tower clock without New York City permission

Ex-president stepped away from Trump Organization business in 2016 and dispute was put on hold during his presidency

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GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts

Republican lawmakers had voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during a House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members

The Independent UK

Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice accuses liberal majority of staging a 'coup'

The conservative chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court told the new liberal majority in a scathing email that they had staged a “coup” when they voted recently to weaken her powers and hire a new director of state courts

The Independent UK

People are loving a middle schooler’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s surprise visit: ‘So cute’

US President and First Lady visited the Eliot-Hine Middle School on 28 August

The Independent UK

Georgia official told by Trump to ‘find’ votes testifies phone call was ‘extraordinary’

Brad Raffensperger tells a federal court that he didn’t think the White House call was ‘appropriate’

The Independent UK

Jamie Raskin says Trump is ‘disqualified’ from the presidency

The former impeachment manager says ‘you've got robust bicameral, bipartisan majorities that have already established this is a fact’

The Independent UK

Tanya Chutkan: Who is the judge overseeing Trump’s federal 2020 election probe case?

DC district judge has already sentenced at least 38 people convicted of Capitol riot-related crimes

The Independent UK

Tuberville's hold on military promotions may put 650 officers in limbo by year's end

Hundreds of nominees for military positions have been stalled as Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., protests Pentagon abortion policy, and that total could swell to 650, the Pentagon says.

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Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained

A sprawling Justice Department probe into the former president and his allies yielded four criminal charges in a stunning indictment outlining a path to power at whatever cost, Alex Woodward reports

The Texas Tribune

After setback, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names another judge to help with Ken Paxton impeachment trial

Patrick’s previous appointment — Marc Brown, a former state appeals court judge in Harris County — declined the role after the Tribune inquired about a political donation he made.

The Independent UK

Who is Jack Smith: The special prosecutor who could take down Trump

Department of Justice veteran has prosecuted corrupt politicians in the US and war crimes internationally. Now he is focused on Trump and his inner circle, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

Missouri law banning minors from beginning gender-affirming treatments takes effect

Two new laws restricting transgender Missourians’ access to gender-affirming health care and school sports are now in effect

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The Guardian - US

‘Joe the Plumber’, who challenged Obama on taxes in 2008, dies aged 49

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, famous for arguing with Barack Obama on the campaign trail, died of pancreatic cancer

The Guardian - US

State attorney says DeSantis fired her because she was ‘prosecuting their cops’

Prosecutor Monique Worrell says law enforcement agencies in central Florida were ‘all working against me’

The Independent UK

Who is Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who could take down Trump

A district attorney with a long history of targeting organised crime gangs has the former president in her sights, Alex Woodward reports

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup

Indiana is holding elections, including for municipal and executive offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Nov. 5, 2024, respectively. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

The Independent UK

An October trial and cameras in court: What to expect after Donald Trump’s Georgia surrender

Former president was named alongisde 18 other co-defendants in a lengthy indictment accusing them of violating the RICO Act, among other charges

The Independent UK

What is an arraignment? Trump has just avoided his fourth

Republican 2024 candidate is the first former US president ever to face criminal charges

The Independent UK

Tracking Trump’s criminal charges and lawsuits - and where they stand

Former president faces cases in Washington, Florida, New York and Georgia which could land him in prison. Josh Marcus explains each one

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