Pranks, Parties and Politics: Ron DeSantis’s Year as a Schoolteacher:

upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/18/ron-desantis-school-chaplain-bill-satanic-temple/7531713472593/

Apr 18

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com

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Apr 23

Editorial: School chaplains law crosses a sacred line in Florida: Florida's new school chaplaincy program is a direct affront to the separation of church ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/school-chaplains-law-crosses-a-sacred-line-in-florida-editorial/

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Apr 24

Trump asks judge in Georgia election case to dismiss 2 more counts against him: The judge previously dismissed three of the counts against Trump.

abcnews.go.com/US/trump-asks-judge-georgia-election-case-dismiss-2/story

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Apr 23

Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas

nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/

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Apr 24

DeSantis approves $200M boost for My Safe Florida Home grant program: Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular grant program to help low- ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/desantis-approves-200m-boost-for-my-safe-florida-home-grant-program/

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Apr 16

Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/

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Apr 18

DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/

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Apr 22

Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...

nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html

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Apr 22

Historic Donald Trump Manhattan criminal trial to hear opening statements: Donald Trump is the first American president, former or sitting, to face a criminal ...

irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41379583.html

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Apr 23

DeSantis blames congressional Republicans for failure on U.S. southern border

miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287950125.html

dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/23/trump-a-narcissistic-egotistical-con-man-why-are-you-supporting-him/73425014007/

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The Columbus Dispatch

B-

Apr 23

Donald Trump a narcissistic, egotistical con man. Republican voters must think again.

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DeSantis said public schools were religious when US began. Is he right?: Scholars say the Founding Fathers’ thoughts on public education are often misconstrued.

tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/24/desantis-said-public-schools-were-religious-when-us-began-is-he-right/

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PBS

pbs.org/newshour/politics/only-1-in-3-americans-think-trump-acted-illegally-in-hush-money-case-ap-norc-poll-shows

Apr 16

Only 1 in 3 Americans think Trump acted Illegally in hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows

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Majority of Atlanta Beltline to be completed by 2026 World Cup: Atlanta officials announced Wednesday that they’re speeding up delivery of miles of trails on the ...

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Apr 17

DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/

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Apr 20

Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.: Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.

politico.com/news/2024/04/20/trump-trial-black-voters-00153462

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DeSantis blames GOP members of Congress for losing leverage in border talks: “They had an opportunity to insist that Biden accept the border if he wanted all the ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/23/desantis-blames-gop-members-congress-losing-leverage-border-talks/

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Apr 24

54 spring breakers arrested in Savannah beach bash amid booze-soaked brawls, beach flooded with trash

nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/georgia-spring-break-leads-to-54-arrested-in-savannah-during-beach-bash-amid-booze-soaked-brawls-beach-flooded-with-trash/

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Apr 19

DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/

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Apr 21

Orange Crush: Georgia's Tybee Island braces for spring break crowd: Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at ...

apnews.com/article/orange-crush-black-beach-party-tybee-island-f42363b5dd5a51ed82105301b3cd961a

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Apr 19

House Speaker Mike Johnson has changed his tune on Ukraine. It could cost him his job.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/house-speaker-mike-johnson-has-changed-his-tune-on-ukraine/article_b6978d21-0b80-51c6-8980-71425cfa007f.html

Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Apr 17

Tybee officials prepare Orange Crush beach party restrictions as criticism grows louder

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Apr 12

Judge denies another Trump bid to delay New York hush money trial: Friday's ruling was at least the fourth rejection Trump received this week.

axios.com/2024/04/12/judge-trump-hush-money-trial-delay-denied

Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial

The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.

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ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/delta-gives-flight-attendants-ground-workers-a-5-raise/2THKUWESRJF3RLWKF44D3QWJSA/

Apr 22

Delta is boosting pay for much of its workforce: Delta Air Lines is giving its flight attendants and ground employees a 5% raise, and boosting starting pay to at ...

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Apr 23

Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.

nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/us/pennsylvania-primaries-biden-trump

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Arrests Get Violent as Cops Deploy Tasers and Tear Gas on Campus Protesters: Disturbing video showed three police officers tasing a protester as they held him ...

thedailybeast.com/arrests-get-violent-as-cops-deploy-tasers-and-tear-gas-on-campus-protesters

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Apr 24

Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-migrant-flights-marthas-vineyard-visas-deportation/

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Apr 16

Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, poll shows

bostonherald.com/2024/04/16/only-1-in-3-us-adults-think-trump-acted-illegally-in-new-york-hush-money-case-poll-shows/

Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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ajc.com/politics/us-senate-signs-off-on-95b-foreign-aid-package-possible-tiktok-ban/4XCU5ALBIVEGJB4OMV2GKHPAGI/

Apr 24

U.S. Senate signs off on $95B foreign aid package, possible TikTok ban: Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock vote in favor of the $95 billion foreign aid ...

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Apr 22

Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/

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Apr 22

Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/

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Apr 16

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

apnews.com/article/georgia-media-registration-legislation-foreign-influence-7443b630fca2bb4a096049c75ecc2e10

Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill

Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.

Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.

The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.

The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.

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Apr 17

57 percent in new poll say charges in Trump hush money case ‘serious’: A majority of Americans say the charges against former President Trump in his New York ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4599602-57-percent-poll-hush-money-charges-serious/

The Christian Science Monitor

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csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2024/0419/gun-laws-safety-columbine-anniversary

Apr 20

On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns: A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns ...

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Apr 22

Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill: Georgia’s ruling party first attempted to pass a controversial bill on “foreign agents” in March 2023 ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/georgia-regime-pushing-putinesque-foreign-agent-bill/

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Apr 18

New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...

newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469

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Apr 20

Volkswagen workers vote overwhelmingly to join the UAW, giving the union a groundbreaking win

cnn.com/2024/04/19/business/volkswagen-uaw-vote/

Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.

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Apr 12

DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/

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Apr 24

In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.

cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/georgia-suburban-shift-2024-election/

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Apr 17

DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System

thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system

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Apr 19

Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/

The Christian Science Monitor

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csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0425/college-students-racism-antisemitism-black-jewish-leaders-spelman

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To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students: A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring ...

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Apr 17

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...

axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law

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Apr 13

How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A

apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab

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Apr 17

Johnson hawks $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid package amid threats to speakership

abcnews.go.com/Politics/speaker-johnson-plows-forward-95b-aid-israel-ukraine/story

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Apr 19

RFK Jr.’s environmental colleagues urge him to drop presidential bid: As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he would be ...

bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/nation/rfk-jr-environmental-colleagues-drop-presidential-bid/

Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid

Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.

But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.

Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.

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Apr 17

Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/

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Apr 24

Disney World’s fire department gets rebranded: The Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight district approved Wednesday a rebranding of what was previously ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/disney-worlds-fire-department-gets-rebranded/

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/florida-discards-those-nuisance-police-oversight-panels-fred-grimm/

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Orlando Sentinel

B+

Apr 21

Commentary: Florida discards those nuisance police oversight panels: A new state law requires appointments to police oversight boards to be made by police chiefs ...

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ajc.com/news/business/sales-of-electric-vehicles-hit-crossroads-while-used-evs-have-open-road-for-growth/YBCNIAYSX5DWTN5ZARH7IQIUCA/

Apr 14

New EV sales hit crossroads, while used EVs have open road for growth: Electric vehicle sales got off to a slow start in 2024, with EV pioneer Tesla seeing sales ...

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Apr 20

Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/

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Atlanta Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Apologizes for Racist, Antisemitic Texts: Ryan Millsap’s apology for his messages, which were revealed by a ProPublica and ...

propublica.org/article/ryan-millsap-atlanta-movie-executive-apologizes-texts

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UPI

upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/12/prosecutor-appointed-Georgia-election-case/1921712905180/

Apr 12

State prosecutor appointed to probe Georgia's Lt. Gov. in Trump election subversion case - UPI.com

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Apr 16

State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges

miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html

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ajc.com/news/georgia-news/wild-georgia-why-warblers-are-springtime-favorites-among-bird-watchers/2PYH4CE7EVFUJM6U5EO4SXWWB4/

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Wild Georgia: Why warblers are springtime favorites among bird-watchers: Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says the striking colors of these migrating ...

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ajc.com/news/business/georgia-bankers-association-makes-leadership-changes/4AAE3RAM6ZDABLGVYAP4RI6N7M/

Apr 12

Georgia Bankers Association makes leadership changes: Joe Brannen, a familiar face in business circles and who has served as a voice for the state’s banking ...

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Apr 15

Raskin says Trump’s hush money trial is ‘a very serious case’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) underlined the severity of former President Trump’s criminal hush money ...

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4594021-raskin-says-trumps-hush-money-trial-is-a-very-serious-case/

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Apr 22

Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion

kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article287906450.html

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Apr 14

Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/

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Apr 23

What does the latest swing state polling show for the U.S. election?: Seven U.S. states are likely to decide the outcome of the U.S. presidential election ...

reuters.com/world/us/trump-has-slight-edge-over-biden-us-swing-state-election-polls-2024-04-23/

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Apr 15

DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/

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The Charlotte Observer

B+

Apr 16

Yes, Donald Trump is being treated differently, and that’s a good thing | Opinion

charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287695475.html

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