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Oklahoma officially bans gender-affirming care for minors as governor signs bill making it a felony

Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors

The Independent UK

OPINION - Ageing Joe Biden is a safe bet, but America faces a dangerous generation gap

Last night’s Met Gala in New York fielded a feast of celebrities from Rihanna to Margot Robbie to Kim Kardashian and Bill Nighy. America’s political version of the Big Night Out took place at the Washington White House Correspondents’ dinner — with a tide of cocktail events and policy chinwags…

Evening Standard

CNN hit with backlash for hosting Trump town hall: ‘They learned absolutely nothing’

‘No one should watch this trash’

The Independent UK

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Minnesota senator caught attending legislative session from his bed in Zoom mishap

‘This state senator is a whole vibe. I can’t stop laughing’

The Independent UK

Ranked choice voting would benefit Illinois voters, candidates

Ranked choice voting in Illinois would benefit both political parties by opening the door to a larger and more diverse pool of candidates, state Rep. Ka Buckner writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two weeks until Kentucky’s statewide primaries

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 2, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Trump's terrifying emails offer a clue

In his fundraising emails, Donald Trump is announcing his evil plans for American society

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Terrifying reality of ND's abortion ban

The new law makes exceptions in the first six weeks for victims of rape and incest. Here's what that really means

Salon

Yellen breaks the debt ceiling ice

The timeline is more urgent than it looks, and a vast chasm remains between the two parties.

Axios

AP News Digest 3:15 am

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The Independent UK

Michigan clerk who denies election results faces recall in divided county

Stephanie Scott was stripped of her election authority after she was accused of improperly handling voting equipment

The Guardian - US

Inside Donald Trump's Irish visit as he's set to make 24-hour 'pitstop' at 5-star resort

The former US president is set to land at Shannon Airport from Scotland before heading to his five-star Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg in Co Clare.

Irish Mirror

Senior citizens say pomp and show trump personal campaigning now

According to one resident of Bengaluru, “The main difference I can see between then and now is the accessibility of social media. Anything and everything, whether it’s good or bad, people will come to know in a fraction of a second.”

The Hindu

Muslim mayor says being turned away from White House Eid celebration "reeks of Islamophobia"

The long-serving New Jersey mayor was invited to Biden-hosted event, but the U.S. Secret Service denied him entry.

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The Independent UK

Can Biden win again? Here's how past incumbents fared

No president wants to give up the power and prestige that comes with the office after only one term, and Joe Biden is no exception

Zenger

DeSantis Competing With Trump For Top GOP Donors As The Florida Governor Trails In The Polls

GOP donors are looking for an alternative to Trump As DeSantis dines with the widow of Sheldon Adelson.

Salon

Fla. GOP approves voter suppression bill

The Miami Herald called out Republicans' intent to "impose barriers and confuse voters"

The Independent UK

Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

Oklahoma is the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors

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Billionaire GOP Donor Raises Concern About DeSantis’ Interpersonal Skills

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could soon announce his run for the Republican presidential primary as he remains behind in the polls.

The Independent UK

Muslim mayor blocked from White House Eid celebration

The U.S. Secret Service says it blocked a Muslim mayor from Prospect Park, New Jersey, from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

The Independent UK

DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse

A year-long feud between the governor and the powerful entertainment company has boiled over into legal battles that could shape the company’s future in the state, Alex Woodward writes

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred preparing to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024, sources say

The former NFL player and civil rights lawyer has been a rising Democratic star in Congress.

The Independent UK

Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida

A Florida ethics board has dismissed a complaint that allies of former President Donald Trump filed against Republican rival Gov. Ron DeSantis, finding no legal basis for allegations that the governor violated campaign finance laws with a “shadow” run for the White House

Axios

Biden seeks emergency debt ceiling meeting with congressional leaders

According to three sources familiar with the matter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat

Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor.

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