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Supreme Court ethics hearings face tough, but necessary, road to reform

The hearings, led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, began this week and are perhaps the only vehicle, at this stage, to leverage public pressure that could lead to an ethics code for the nation’s highest court.

Chicago Sun-Times

New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track

North Carolina lawmakers have started debating a package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state’s ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks

The Independent UK

Tax pledge’s father bestows blessing on GOP debt limit package - Roll Call

Grover Norquist says his group determined a debt limit bill wouldn’t raise taxes, which helped Speaker Kevin McCarthy secure a narrow win.

Roll Call

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Trans lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and girlfriend avert swatting attempts: ‘We will not be deterred’

The threats follows other incidents of online-driven abuse against prominent trans people and their advocates

The Independent UK

Exhausted: Trump fatigue kicks in early

Republican voters are finally growing weary of their dear leader

Salon

Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases

The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

How to weaponize Republicans' propaganda

It's far past time to stop calling the GOP the party of "family values"

Salon

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Why Steve Bannon and Alex Jones love RFK

Fascists know their path to victory goes through turning more Americans into QAnon-style conspiracy nuts

Salon

There's a toxic brew of mistrust toward U.S. institutions. It's got real consequences

Republicans are lambasting Democrats' attempts at uniform ethics standards at the Supreme Court as partisan politics. It's just the latest chapter in a decline in national unity.

WEKU

Senate Democrats’ effort to overhaul Supreme Court ethics faces GOP opposition

Democrats hope to strengthen ethics rules governing the nine justices in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted expensive vacations from a GOP donor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge rejects trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr’s effort to regain seat after being barred from legislature

ACLU of Montana says it might appeal ruling

The Independent UK

Election denier Jim Marchant to run for Senate in Nevada

A Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election is set to announce he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state

The Independent UK

State asks Montana judge to reject Zooey Zephyr lawsuit

Attorneys for the state of Montana on Tuesday asked a judge to reject transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr’s attempt to return to the House floor after she was silenced and then banished by her GOP colleagues

The Independent UK

Joe Biden More Vulnerable in 2024 Primary Than Donald Trump Ever Was in 2020

If Robert Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson can draw nearly one-third of Democratic support, imagine how more conventional challengers would do.

Reason

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The Independent UK

Will the Supreme Court have to answer to ethics rules? Lawmakers ask ‘how low can the court go?’

Democratic lawmakers want oversight and a binding code of conduct on the nation’s highest court

The Independent UK

DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run

The Independent UK

GOP's Youngkin says no to presidential campaign — for now

Asked anew whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this year, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said no. But exactly what was he saying no to on Monday

The Independent UK

Debt deadline: White House meeting set, but no solution yet

Facing the risk of a government default as soon as June 1, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to a White House meeting for talks next week

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Senate, for now, defers to Biden and McCarthy on debt talks - Roll Call

Senators are so far standing firm on letting Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden work out how to address the debt limit.

Axios

House Democrats plan to force debt ceiling vote as 'catastrophic' default nears

Centrist Republicans quickly shut down the idea of supporting a clean debt ceiling vote.

The Conversation

Yellen puts Congress on notice over impending debt default date: 5 essential reads on what's at stake

Lawmakers have been given notice of a new deadline if they are to avoid a damaging default on U.S. debt: June 1, 2023.

Axios

Student loan relief would be torpedoed by GOP debt ceiling bill

Some GOP legislators are "hell-bent on blocking the relief" borrowers depend on, an advocate told Axios.

Roll Call

House GOP tries panel collaboration on crypto; Democrats leery - Roll Call

House Agriculture and Financial Services Republicans are collaborating in an effort to agree on a legislative framework for cryptocurrencies.

Salon

Abbott's racism explains the GOP on guns

The GOP base has embraced white nationalist conspiracy theories — and they don't care if immigrants get murdered

Salon

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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