Rep. Slotkin wins re-election in close Michigan House race
Synopsis by Detroit Free Press Nov 09 22
In one of the most expensive U.S. House races, Tom Barrett and Elissa Slotkin's battle in Michigan's 7th District race came down to the wire.Read full article 
Axios: Rep. Slotkin wins re-election in close Michigan House race
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Biden-Trump cash race heats up: 5 takeaways from latest fundraising: Candidates for various offices have submitted their fundraising totals for the first three ...
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Special counsel urges US Supreme Court to reject Trump immunity bid: The special counsel pursuing federal criminal charges against Donald Trump for his efforts ...
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court Urged to Reject Trump's Immunity Bid
- The special counsel urges the US Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity bid, emphasizing that no one is above the law.
- Smith argues that the former president should be held accountable for his alleged violations of federal criminal law.
- A group of retired military officers and national security officials support Smith's view and caution against the implications of Trump's immunity claim.
- The Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments on Trump's immunity bid has postponed his trial, providing him with political leverage.
India election 2024: Hindu nationalism is mainstream thanks to 10 years of PM Modi
apnews.com/article/india-election-narendra-modi-hindu-nationalism-rss-79c30c8ae750a9c037d86b9e2c1b640c
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AI tricked Detroit into thinking it was getting a huge Hollywood-style highway sign
qz.com/ai-fake-image-detroit-hollywood-highway-sign-1851405307
Dwayne Johnson says he won’t endorse anyone this year after backing Biden in 2020
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4576528-dwayne-johnson-endorse-biden-trump-2024-2020/
Quick Glance: Dwayne Johnson Addresses Cancel Culture and Woke Criticism
- Dwayne Johnson comments on his frustrations with 'woke culture.'
- Reflecting on endorsing Joe Biden, Johnson regrets causing division and vows not to endorse political candidates in the future.
- He aims to bring the country together and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself despite potential backlash.
- Johnson criticizes 'cancel culture' and highlights the value of authenticity, even if it may lead to disagreements.
Abortion rights activists rally in Florida as issue moves to center of U.S. election
reuters.com/world/us/abortion-rights-activists-rally-florida-issue-moves-center-us-election-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
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Trump, the defendant, confronts courtroom reality: He's not in charge: Trump is quickly learning that Manhattan's criminal courthouse is not like the court of ...
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Former CIA chief: Trump ‘was not qualified at the time and he is not qualified today’
thehill.com/policy/defense/4585134-former-cia-chief-brennan-trump-not-qualified/
Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/
Jack Smith urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s ‘novel and sweeping’ immunity claim
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Quick Glance: Special Counsel Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
- The office of special counsel Jack Smith has filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald Trump's appeal claiming immunity from prosecution in his 2020 election subversion case.
- Smith argues that Trump's immunity theory lacks historical precedent, contradicting the founders' vision of the country.
- The special counsel accuses Trump of suggesting presidents should be immune from prosecution for all criminal acts while in office, freeing them from crimes like bribery and murder.
- The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on April 25, allowing Trump's team to respond to Smith's arguments in their upcoming brief.
South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat
apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-parliament-election-8a538a2c99146aa6e2279d13b6a6ea3c
Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
LIVE: Indians cast their votes in phase one of a seven-stage election: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says: The U.S. auto industry needs regulatory certainty from politicians in Washington and the back and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-sector-whipsawed-by-politicians-ford-chairman-says-2024-04-17/
Trump in the Dock: First Criminal Trial of a Former U.S. President Begins Today in NYC
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In Hush-Money Trial, Trump’s Election Is at Stake: A criminal verdict against Trump in the New York hush-money case could have real political consequences for ...
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Trump tests limits of gag order ahead of New York trial: The former president took to social media on Saturday to criticize Michael Cohen and others.
politico.com/news/2024/04/13/trump-gag-order-new-york-hush-money-trial-00152114
Trump is recreating his web of chaos at home and abroad in a preview of what a second term could look like
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/trump-chaos-johnson-abortion/
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Istanbul mayor facing down Erdoğan: His victory in local elections comes at a pivotal moment for Turkey’s opposition
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Quick Glance: Ekrem İmamoğlu: The Istanbul Mayor in Confrontation with Erdoğan
- Imamoğlu's victory in the local elections marks a pivotal moment for Turkey's opposition. Despite Erdogan's efforts to reclaim Istanbul, Imamoğlu stood his ground, becoming Erdogan's arch-rival and a potential future presidential candidate.
- Imamoğlu's broad appeal enabled him to defeat Murat Kurum, Erdogan's AKP candidate, by a 12-percentage point margin. His winning streak reflected CHP victories nationwide, with Istanbul being a key focal point.
- Imamoğlu's diverse background has helped him reach a wide base. His social democratic ideology, combining free-market principles with state support, is a central aspect of his political identity.
- Despite increasing pressure from Erdogan through legal challenges and political maneuvers, Imamoğlu remains a standout politician, having been the only one to repeatedly beat Erdogan and potentially shaping the future of Turkey.
These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state: In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa ...
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Trump suffers twin setbacks as judges reject calls to dismiss charges: Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Thursday as judges spurned his calls to ...
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Quick Glance: Trump faces Legal Setbacks Over Dismissal Calls
- Donald Trump suffered two legal setbacks on Thursday as judges rejected his requests to dismiss criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia and holding classified records after leaving office.
- An ally of the Republican presidential candidate, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, also faced potential disbarment after violating attorney ethics rules in trying to help overturn Trump's loss.
- These cases are among the legal entanglements Trump faces as he challenges President Joe Biden in the upcoming election, with the first-ever trial of a sitting or former U.S. president set to start on April 15 in New York.
- Trump's argument justifying his retention of highly sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida post-presidency was rejected, with prosecutors arguing that the documents related to military and intelligence matters could not be considered personal.
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun
reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/
India Election 2024: What you need to know about Rahul Gandhi: From a famous family to the target of trolling, here's what you need to know about opposition ...
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The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories: Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/danger-trump-hush-money-case-refreshing-peoples-memories/
Kari Lake tells supporters they can ‘strap on a Glock’ ahead of November election
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599891-kari-lake-gun-glock-2024-election-arizona-ruben-gallego/
Read the full brief asking the Supreme Court to reject Trump's presidential immunity claim
pbs.org/newshour/politics/read-the-full-brief-by-the-special-prosecutor-asking-the-supreme-court-to-reject-trumps-presidential-immunity-claim
Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
- Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.
- Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.
- Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.
Biden wants to hike tariffs on Chinese steel as U.S. election looms: As November draws closer, President Biden is calling for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/17/biden-steel-china-tariff-election/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Donald Trump Endorses ‘Genocide Joe’ Rally Chant After Attack on Israel: The former president declared during his Saturday rally that Iran’s attack “would not ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-endorses-genocide-joe-rally-chant-after-attack-on-israel
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