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4 factors that contributed to the record low history scores for US eighth graders

When national student test scores revealed recently that knowledge of U.S. history and civics had reached an all-time low, one Republican lawmaker described the drop as an “outright failure that should concern every parent across the country.”

The Conversation

Row over Joe Biden’s comments on ‘making sure the Brits didn’t screw around’ on Irish visit

Biden visited Northern Ireland in April to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement

Belfast Live

Four barmy statements fact-checked from Donald Trump's bizarre town hall rant with CNN

Last night former President Donald Trump appeared on stage at a town hall hosted by CNN, which in the past he branded "fake news" and the "liberal media", as he prepares for a potential election run in 2024

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Title 42: What is it and how did the US use it to curb migration?

This week marks the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years.

France 24

U.S. House passes Republican bill tightening border security

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved Republican legislation intended to stop immigrants and illegal drugs crossing the nation's southwestern border with Mexico, leaving it to the Senate to attempt a broader, bipartisan immigration bill.

Reuters

Migrant detentions at U.S.-Mexico border hit record highs as Title 42 ends

Migrants gathered on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday hours before immigration restrictions known as Title 42 expire, with some rushing to cross ahead of tough new asylum rules that will replace a COVID-era order.

Reuters

Tim Scott: US senator ready to shake up 2024 electoral race

While Donald Trump continues to hog the Republican Party limelight with increasingly acrimonious outbursts, Tim Scott, the senator from South Carolina, has been quietly impressing the party faithful.

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Trump symbolized powerful men’s impunity for sexual abuse – until now

At stake in E Jean Carroll’s lawsuit was not whether she would be believed but whether it would matter. Finally, it did

The Guardian - US

‘We’re living in madness’: George Santos’s constituents on federal charges

Residents of the congressman’s New York district say they’re fed up with a system that enables his behavior

The Guardian - US

Trumps still hanging with Hitler fanboys

Eric Trump wants to hide it, but he's speaking alongside anti-semites at a QAnon-linked rally at a Trump resort

Salon

Newcomers will hold at least 23% of New Jersey’s state legislative seats next year

Welcome to the Thursday, May 11, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Clash of styles as Colin Allred prepares to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024 race

The Dallas native, former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer has not traveled a typical path to Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Abortion bills gain little traction as Texas Legislature turns its attention to LGBTQ restrictions

Texas’ abortion laws look likely to remain about where they were at the beginning of the legislative session, as key deadlines pass without any movement on abortion-related bills.

The Texas Tribune

First Thing: Trump repeats conspiracy theories and election lies in CNN town hall

Ex-president and frontrunner for Republican nomination fielded questions from voters offering his thoughts on a range of topics. Plus, why the climate crisis is leading to a rise in pirate attacks

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Axios

Key takeaways from Trump's CNN town hall

From the debt ceiling to Jan. 6, Trump actually made some news Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Yellen: Different system needed to end repeated standoffs over US debt ceiling

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that in her personal opinion, the United States should adopt a different system for national finances that might forestall repeated standoffs with Congress over spending

The Independent UK

Expel George Santos? Republican leaders aren’t ready to take that step

Protecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear the legal process will need to play out with New York Rep. George Santos before they take steps to force his resignation or expel him

The Independent UK

Wire fraud, theft and false statements: The 13 counts George Santos faces

A 13-count federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses US represenative George Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances

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US Treasury chief decries debt 'brinkmanship'

NIIGATA, Japan: Political brinkmanship over raising the US debt ceiling risks "serious economic costs" even without the "catastrophe" of a default, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday at G7 finance talks in Japan.

Irish Mirror

Donald Trump rants on CNN about 'rigged' election in first appearance since sex abuse verdict

The former US president joined CNN's Kaitlan Collins for a televised Town Hall, in which Trump reiterated his thoughts on the 2020 election result and repeatedly claimed he doesn't know advice columnist E. Jean Carroll after a jury found he had sexually abused her

The Independent UK

Can Donald Trump run for president in 2024?

American courts have now found Trump to be both a sexual abuser and a defendant on criminal charges

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3:30 am

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

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Florida Passes State Bill Renaming A Highway After Rush Limbaugh

Florida Democrats oppose the bill accusing Limbaugh of racist views as he had help shaped conservative politics

Evening Standard

Donald Trump rails against sex abuse verdict and says he’ll pardon Capitol rioters in fiery CNN town hall

The former US President calls host Kaitlan Collins ‘a nasty person’ as he rails against his sexual abuse guilty verdict

The Independent UK

Trump uses CNN town hall to launch vicious attacks on E Jean Carroll

Twice-impeached president mocks Carroll at CNN town hall just a day after verdict

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