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Johnson’s momentum could land him in April 4 runoff with Vallas, analyst says

David Axelrod has helped to elect mayors, senators and the nation’s first Black president. While not ready to “write the epitaph” of incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said: “She definitely has a very, very steep uphill climb.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Anti-LGBT+ ‘attacks’ from Ron DeSantis spark statewide student walkout in Florida

Campus actions follow governor’s request for information on students who sought gender-affirming care

The Independent UK

Protect gas stoves? NC bill would prevent local bans on natural gas hookups

Members of North Carolina’s House of Representatives are again seeking legislation that would prevent counties and municipal governments from banning the use of natural gas or any other form of energy to heat buildings or power appliances.

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White House urging higher fines for train safety violations

The White House is calling on congressional Republicans to increase the fines levied on rail companies for safety violations in the wake of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

The Independent UK

Appeals court weighs protections for Congress members' cellphone contents

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court in Washington grappled with what constitutional protections members of Congress might have for content on their cellphones, during oral arguments Thursday related to a criminal grand jury probe.

Tribune News Service

Republican uses derogatory word for Polish people in speech claiming GOP is not bigoted

Mark Johnson made the remark during a debate in the Minnesota Senate about a bill that would allow undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses

The Independent UK

George Santos’ Miami boosters: Anti-vax school leaders, billionaire lawyer’s family

As George Santos sought to woo influential Republicans last summer en route to a New York congressional seat, he quietly held a fundraiser at a lavish estate on Long Island’s North Shore.

Miami Herald

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George Skelton: Jimmy Carter was good fit for post-Watergate America

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — "My name is Jimmy Carter, and I'm running for president." And he'd grin. Always that friendly, down-home grin.

Los Angeles Times

When it comes to immigration policy, Biden is increasingly Trump-like

Why is the Biden administration rolling out policies that are so unpopular with members of his own party?

The Guardian - US

Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's desk

Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk

The Independent UK

Burke ‘cloud’ hangs over 14th Ward, as Madigan casts shadow in 13th and 23rd

In the two-candidate contest to succeed Ald. Ed Burke in the 14th Ward, Jeylú Gutiérrez faces Raul Reyes. And in the nearby 13th and 23rd Wards, two incumbents — one who broke with former House Speaker Mike Madigan and the other a longtime ally — are seeking reelection.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ariz. AG hid evidence debunking fraud

"He concealed the truth Arizonans paid for from them," former U.S. attorney says

Salon

Special counsel seeks to compel Mike Pence to testify about January 6

Compulsion motion against former vice-president marks pre-emptive move to rebut executive privilege arguments, sources say

The Guardian - US

Justice Department asks judge to force Mike Pence to give evidence in Trump probe

Mr Pence is attempting to avoid being forced to testify against Mr Trump as the ex-vice president considers launching a presidential campaign of his own

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Georgia Gov. Kemp moves to take command of GOP, leaving state party behind

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp took his most significant step yet to break from the Georgia GOP and bolster his own growing political network, telling high-dollar donors that the 2022 midterm was a sign “we can no longer rely on the traditional party infrastructure to win in the future.”

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate revives effort to make illegal voting a felony

Lawmakers lowered the penalty to a misdemeanor in 2021, but then almost immediately began discussing raising it back.

Salon

DeSantis boycotts NBC over question

NBC's Andrea Mitchell said she was "imprecise" in saying DeSantis thinks "slavery should not be taught" in schools

Salon

"End-game move": Javanka subpoenaed

“They're more scared of telling the truth under oath than a vampire is of garlic," one legal analyst noted

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The Independent UK

Democrat Tony Earl, former Wisconsin governor, dies at 86

Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, who couldn’t overcome a sour economy and was turned out by voters after a single term in the 1980s, has died

The Independent UK

Fresh off SC Gov. McMaster's win, backers set up nonprofit

Supporters of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are setting up a nonprofit that organizers say will assist the Republican in promoting his legislative priorities over his final term

The Independent UK

What's a special grand jury and how does it work?

The foreperson on a special grand jury that investigated whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election in Georgia raised some eyebrows this week

The Independent UK

Watch Pete Buttigieg tour site of Ohio train derailment in East Palestine

US transport secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the site of the Ohio train derailment.

Ballotpedia

Chicago mayoral election takes place next week

Nine candidates are running for mayor of Chicago, Illinois on Feb. 28. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will take place on April 4. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, first elected in 2019, is running for re-election.

Daily Mirror

Donald Trump boasts about knowing McDonald’s menu better than restaurant staff

The former President was visiting the stricken Ohio town of East Palestine in the wake of the devastating train derailment there. He said to a member of staff: 'I know this menu better than you do'

Salon

Trump loyalist vying for Wisconsin court

Dan Kelly took part in “extensive conversations” regarding Wisconsin Republicans’ role in the fake electors plot

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