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GOP leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall

"This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner," his spokesperson said.

Axios

80 former Congress members mishandled classified documents

WASHINGTON — Documents with classified markings were found mingled in material donated to libraries or universities by as many as 80 former members of Congress, the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

At first debate of Chicago mayoral runoff, Johnson attacks Vallas’ record as rival tries to stay above the fray

CHICAGO — The first debate of Chicago’s mayoral runoff election featured a series of attacks from Brandon Johnson on Paul Vallas, who largely avoided attacking in kind, even as the criticism escalated.

Chicago Tribune

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Runoff face-off: Johnson casts Vallas as ally of ‘right-wing extremists’ — but Vallas dubs attacks ‘nonsense, again’

Both mayoral hopefuls accused each other of trying to, as Paul Vallas put it, ‘make race the issue’ in the campaign between Black and white candidates where the African-American vote is likely to be decisive.

Chicago Sun-Times

Habush Sinykin (D) and Knodl (R) to run in special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8

Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) and Daniel Knodl (R) are running in the special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on April 4, 2023.

Ballotpedia

President Biden appointed 109 federal judges through March 1

President Joe Biden (D) has appointed and the Senate has confirmed 109 Article III federal judges through March 1, 2023, his third year in office. This is the second-most Article III judicial appointments through this point in all presidencies since Ronald Reagan (R). The Senate had confirmed 86 of President…

Ballotpedia

Biden to propose 25% billionaire tax

The new budget request to Congress includes a 25% minimum tax on the richest Americans.

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Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes

WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared a disapproval resolution Wednesday to block a District of Columbia bill that would have overhauled the criminal code, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk.

Tribune News Service

Happy 100th Birthday to Senator, Undersecretary, and Judge James L. Buckley

A remarkable life, with service in all three branches of government.

Reason

Control of Wisconsin Supreme Court at stake in most expensive judicial election in U.S. history

On April 4, Wisconsin voters will decide the ideological balance of their state supreme court, choosing between Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly.

Ballotpedia

A crowded field for Kentucky governor

Voters in Kentucky will elect a governor this fall—but exactly who ends up on the November ballot will depend on the results of the state’s May 16 primaries.

Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal and school board offices, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia

Arkansas House sends governor trans care malpractice bill

Arkansas lawmakers have sent the Republican governor a bill that would make it easier to sue doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors

The Independent UK

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Herschel Walker has moved his residency from Texas, report says

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Frustrated Republicans want to "move on" as far-right revives Jan. 6

"[T]his is not a winning issue with swing voters."

The Independent UK

House votes down bill directing removal of troops from Syria

The House has voted down a bill directing President Joe Biden to remove some 900 U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days

The Guardian - US

Lawmaker who gave tours of Capitol will lead inquiry of January 6 panel

Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk denied giving tours related to the January 6 riots until video was released

Tribune News Service

Congressional candidate admits funneling $25,000 from relative into campaign

A 2020 Republican candidate who lost her campaign to fill former Rep. Mark Meadows’ seat after he became White House chief of staff pleaded guilty Wednesday to breaking campaign finance laws by concealing the source of some of the money she loaned her campaign, the Justice Department said in a…

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Congress overturns D.C. crime bill with President Biden's help

The Senate approved a GOP-led joint resolution that would overrule the Washington, D.C., city council's recent legislation to rewrite the criminal code for the nation's capital.

Ballotpedia

These 10 Ohio contributors gave over $3.8 million

In Ohio politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $195.0 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $3.8 million, or 2 percent of all contributions.

Tribune News Service

Manchin faces 2024 choice crucial to Democratic friends and foes alike

WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Manchin insists he’ll win if he runs for reelection. That “if” is one of the biggest uncertainties in U.S. politics, one that could determine Senate control and the role of centrists in an increasingly polarized country.

Miami Herald

Florida judge appointed by Trump slaps down Biden’s immigration parole policy

A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday ordered President Joe Biden’s administration to vacate and review a policy that has granted parole to tens of thousands of undocumented migrants arriving at the U.S. southern border.

Ballotpedia

These 10 Virginia contributors gave over $7.8 million

In Virginia politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $78.2 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $7.8 million, or 10 percent of all contributions.

The Independent UK

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed into law an education overhaul that she's called her priority this legislative session

The Independent UK

Conspiracy theorist Jacob Wohl tried to trick Black New Yorkers out of voting, judge rules

Tactics found to have violated the KKK Act

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