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ComEd bribery trial kicks off, Johnson and Vallas backpedal public safety comments and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Conservative author mocked for being ‘completely speechless’ when asked to define ‘woke’

‘So, I mean, woke is sort of the idea that ... this is going to be one of those moments that goes viral,’ author says

The Independent UK

2 arrested, officer injured after protesters clash outside Charlie Kirk’s speech at UC Davis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About 100 protesters picketed and clashed with police Tuesday evening at the University of California, Davis in a demonstration against a far-right radio show host speaking on campus at a conservative student group event.

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DeSantis nabs presidential endorsement from GOP House member

A conservative Texas congressman is preemptively endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, even though DeSantis hasn't yet announced a bid

The Independent UK

Trump would have believed aliens stole votes, key ally reportedly told jury

Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, revealed the ex-president’s state of mind after 2020 loss to the Georgia grand jury

The Guardian - US

Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Los Angeles Times

New College transfer students invited by like-minded campus

A small liberal arts college in Massachusetts is rolling out the welcome mat for student from a Florida school under attack by Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK

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Republicans throw lifeline to help confirm embattled Biden nominee Eric Garcetti

President Biden nominated Garcetti to be ambassador to India in July 2021.

Axios

Texas’ U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis should be president

The Austin Republican is the staunch conservative who led 19 House members in blocking Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the speakership. “I believe it’s time for a new generation of leadership,” he said of DeSantis.

The Texas Tribune

Over 100 FBI recordings will be played at ComEd trial, but defense claims jurors will hear no hard evidence of bribery

The opening statements Wednesday kicked off the highly anticipated trial of Madigan confidant Michael McClain, ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and onetime City Club President Jay Doherty.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Senate confirms Jane Nelson as secretary of state

Nelson’s former colleagues in the Senate gave her resounding approval, avoiding another embarrassment for Gov. Greg Abbott, whose last three nominations for secretary of state did not receive confirmation.

The Texas Tribune

Senate clears way for final vote on Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India cleared an important procedural hurdle on the Senate floor Wednesday, a strong indication that he will be confirmed to the post later in the day.

Los Angeles Times

Only New Mexico lawmakers don't get paid for their time. That might change this year

Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state lawmakers for their work. Not New Mexico. That can be a barrier for many people trying to enter politics. A new bill could change that.

WEKU

New board of Chicago’s main police union has 27 elected members — but just 1 African American

Since 2014, Black officers have run for the Fraternal Order of Police board 28 times but have failed to win except for once.

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The Independent UK

Trump super PAC files ethics complaint against DeSantis over ‘shadow campaign’

Former president expands attacks against Florida governor

The Independent UK

Michael Cohen makes 2nd appearance before Trump grand jury

The New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump has been hearing more testimony from his former lawyer, Michael Cohen

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot allies hatch plan to expand power on City Council before she heads out the door

Former Inspector General Joe Ferguson had pushed for a more independent Council, but slammed this approach as a “pre-emptive power move of the status quo wrapped in a package that includes meaningful reforms.”

The Independent UK

Republicans quietly drop House investigation into Trump finances

‘I know exactly what I’m investigating: money the Bidens received from China,’ House Oversight & Accountability Chairman James Comer says

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The Independent UK

Judge weighing abortion pill is favorite of conservatives

A Texas judge hearing a case that could throw into jeopardy access to the nation’s most common method of abortion is a former attorney for a Christian legal group who critics say is being sought out by conservative litigants because they believe he’ll be sympathetic to their causes

The Independent UK

Trump allies file ethics complaint against Gov. DeSantis

Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating campaign finance and ethics rules by running a shadow bid for the White House

Salon

Expert: Trump "defense is a confession"

Trump's defense in the New York probe into Stormy Daniels hush-money payment appears to admit crimes, experts say

Chicago Sun-Times

Donald Trump’s attacks might be hurting — or helping — Ron DeSantis

DeSantis isn’t even running yet, but he’s got Trump, the press and voters acting as if he is. Talk about an auspicious start to a presidential campaign.

Miami Herald

Students at Florida university want to keep diversity programs and classes, survey shows

MIAMI — Students at one Florida public university say that they have had positive experiences with diversity programming and classes at their university and feel that shutting them down would make them feel unsafe or hinder their education, according to recent survey results shared with the Miami Herald.

The Independent UK

Fox News now referencing DeSantis more than Trump, study reveals

Former president mentioned far more often on MSNBC and CNN compared to Fox News

The Independent UK

Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger

Texas officials have announced a takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student school district

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