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'Stand with Trump' becomes rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on US justice system

Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back

The Independent UK

The Rail Safety Act Is About Union Handouts, Not Safety

The legislation—which was introduced in response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio—pushes pet projects and would worsen the status quo.

Reason

Merrick Garland defends Trump indictment and denies any Biden administration involvement

‘I appointed (Jack) Smith because it underscores Justice Department’s commitment to independence and accountability’

The Independent UK

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Migrants bussed from Texas to Los Angeles in move mayor calls 'despicable stunt'

A group of migrants who arrived by bus in downtown Los Angeles were sent from Texas

The Independent UK

NYC Comptroller Decries Politicization Of ESG

In an interview last week, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander argued against the politicization of ESG

Zenger

Biden touts climate efforts as advocacy groups back reelection

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden defended his record confronting climate change and earned the endorsement of major conservation groups as he sought to consolidate support for his 2024 reelection campaign at a gathering of climate activists Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says migrants transported to Los Angeles by bus

LOS ANGELES — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday on social media that migrants had been transported from Texas to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

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Biden endorsed by 4 environmental and conservation groups for efforts to fight global warming

Four environmental and conservation groups have endorsed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the annual Capital Dinner of the League of Conservation Voters

The Independent UK

'A circus': Mississippi Supreme Court Justice decries efforts to keep him in lawsuit

Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph says efforts to attach him to a lawsuit challenging a new state law are a “circus” with “no legal precedent in U_S_ history.”

The Independent UK

Trump’s arraignment took 45 minutes, but path to Florida trial may take a couple years

MIAMI — Donald Trump’s arraignment took only 45 minutes on Tuesday in Miami federal court, where the former president sat silently the entire time, but it’s likely to be more than a year before his historic classified documents case goes to trial — even possibly beyond the November 2024 presidential…

Miami Herald

Businessman accused of bribing lawmakers was ‘getting bang for his buck,’ prosecutor says with case poised to go to jury

The jury of five men and seven women is expected to begin deliberations Thursday in the trial of James Weiss.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mulling run for Congress, farmer Bailey sows seeds for support from indicted Trump: ‘It’s an honor to stand with this man’

Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey is cozying up to Donald Trump as Bailey considers challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. “What President Trump went through yesterday could happen to anyone [sic] of us for any reason!” Bailey wrote on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump fundraises over $7m from post-arraignment appearances

Former president was arraigned on 37 federal charges related to his alleged rentention of classified documents on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Who is Margo Martin? Meet the Trump aide who Fox News mistook for Melania

Second-in-command of Trump’s comms team is a White House veteran

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Election fraud a felony in Texas again after Gov. Abbott signs bill

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Greg Abbott signs law banning diversity offices in Texas higher education

The governor signed the bill prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion offices in addition to another codifying tenure restrictions

Axios

Trump loyalists in Congress circle the wagons in post-indictment revenge tour

Republicans are embarking on a political revenge campaign.

Tribune News Service

Senate confirms voting rights lawyer as New York federal judge

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed voting rights lawyer Dale Ho to be a federal judge in New York, a nominee who followed a less traditional career path to the bench through work at the American Civil Liberties Union.

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Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

A senior Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly provided false information about her family’s stock holdings in testimony earlier this year

The Independent UK

Sarah Palin mocked for response to being asked if Trump supporters are a cult

‘By jove, she’s GOT it! Apart from the first ‘No’ ... everything else lines up perfectly!’ wrote one Twitter user

Tribune News Service

Texas Gov. Abbott signs DEI bill into law, dismantling diversity offices at colleges

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, offices and programs in higher education, after months of debate on the Senate and House floors.

The Independent UK

Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Senate

The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill designed to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt

Tribune News Service

GOP blocked from punishing Schiff for going after Trump

WASHINGTON — A group of 20 House Republicans voted with Democrats on Wednesday to table a resolution that would have censured California Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff for his criticism of then-President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera

Miami mayor launches long-shot 2024 Republican presidential bid

Miami Mayor Francis Saurez joins a crowded field of Republican candidates dominated by former President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

'Generational change in voting' passes the Michigan Senate

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging overhaul of the ways ballots are cast in Michigan, carrying out a constitutional amendment that voters put in place in November.

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