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Private meetings prevent public spats in Springfield

Members of the Legislature can hammer things out behind closed doors ahead of public debates because the General Assembly has long exempted itself from the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump Reportedly Viewed a Supposedly Declassified Document As a Secret He Was Not Allowed To Share

The recorded comments could be relevant to a charge that the former president willfully mishandled national defense information.

Reason

The Kennedy making a bid for the White House - after being disowned by the family

Many are beginning to believe Robert F. Kennedy Jr will beat US President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic nomination – and have a good chance of entering the White House next year

Daily Mirror

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Donald Trump’s lawyers ask judge to exit criminal case, echoing claims of political bias

Donald Trump’s lawyers are demanding that the judge in his New York City criminal case step aside, echoing the former president’s complaints that he’s “a Trump hating-judge” with a family full of “Trump haters.”

The Independent UK

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

As of May 26, 23 states have confirmed the dates for their 2024 presidential preference primaries. The remaining 27 states have not formally or officially confirmed their dates.

Ballotpedia

US judge condemns Mississippi city's 'crime cancer' as he removes state justice from lawsuit

The Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice cannot be sued over a state law that requires him to appoint some judges in the capital city of Jackson

The Independent UK

FBI offers to show GOP chairman document that purports to relate to Biden, his family

The FBI has offered to show top lawmakers next week a bureau document that purports to relate to President Joe Biden and his family following weeks of demands by congressional Republicans and a contempt threat against Director Christopher Wray

The Independent UK

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Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there's no guarantee Trump will attend

The first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will be held Aug. 23, and candidates participating must pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee

The Independent UK

Biden is America’s oldest president – but tripping over a sandbag tells us nothing

Age, cognitive health and physical fitness are all fair concerns but the president’s tumble in Arizona could have happened to anyone

The Guardian - US

Mike Pence won’t face charges over classified documents probe

About a dozen documents with classified markings were discovered at the former US vice president’s home in January

Evening Standard

Christie rerun will pay residuals

It doesn’t matter if his brand is electable as long as it is bankable

Salon

DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse

The Independent UK

Trump and DeSantis must pledge to support eventual White House nominee as first debate announced

Former president remains strong favourite to win race over Florida governor, polling suggests

The Independent UK

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, June 2, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed three election bills into law this week as the state continues to have the highest rate of election-related legislative activity this year.

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Salon

Jordan wants details of DOJ Trump probe

Jordan wants breakdown of FBI agents investigating the former president as Trump seeks to unmask his investigators

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Salon

Expert: Trump not "as innocent" as Pence

Pence didn't know about the docs and returned them — "all of which is in marked contrast with Donald Trump"

The Independent UK

Mississippi absentee ballot law harms voters with disabilities, lawsuit says

A lawsuit is seeking to block Mississippi’s new restrictions on absentee ballots

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Oath Keeper convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot gets 3 years in latest extremist sentencing

A Florida man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges — the latest in a historic string of sentences in the Jan. 6

Al Jazeera

US investigators end probe into former VP Pence classified docs

The lack of charges in the probe removes one headache for Pence before his anticipated presidential campaign launch.

The Guardian - US

Pence will not face charges over classified files found at Indiana home

Former vice-president, expected to announce bid for White House, told by letter that justice department would not be filing charges

Salon

Ga. Trump probe grows over new evidence

"Subjects of criminal investigation aren't usually reckless enough to go on national TV and admit corrupt intent"

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton impeachment moves to Texas Senate, where conflicts of interest, political intrigue await

Senators have been publicly silent, citing their role as jurors with a weighty decision: whether to remove one of the state’s top Republicans from office.

The Independent UK

State Supreme Court: Ohio abortion question will go forward as single issue

In a blow to abortion opponents in Ohio, a fall ballot issue aimed at enshrining access to the procedure in the state’s constitution won't be split into two separate issues: one about abortion and one involving other reproductive care

The Guardian - US

Don’t be fooled – Trump’s presidential run is gaining more and more momentum

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear: Trump is leading the other Republican contenders, and Biden is far from safe

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