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Ken Paxton Impeached
“In a history-making late-afternoon vote, a divided Texas House chose Saturday to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, temporarily removing him from office over allegations of misconduct that included bribery and…
Super PAC to Transfer Money Directly to DeSantis
“A super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential run has raised $500,000 into a separate draft committee that is expected to be transferred directly to his campaign in the…
Trump Comes to Ken Paxton’s Defense
Donald Trump rallied around Attorney General Ken Paxton as the Texas House prepares for a historic impeachment vote today, the Dallas Morning News reports. Said Trump: “I love Texas, won…
DeSantis Would Abolish the IRS
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would be “welcoming” of a measure from Congress to defund the Internal Revenue Service if he’s elected president next year, Fox News reports. Said DeSantis:…
For Your Holiday Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign launch on Twitter Spaces had all the appeal of a glitchy conference call. And the debt ceiling looms. to your…
Trump Backers Scammed With Worthless ‘Trump Bucks’
“In the recesses of the internet where some of Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters stoke conspiracies and plot his return to the White House, suspected con artists have been mining…
The GOP Nomination Is Trump’s to Lose
Dan Balz: “The field of Republican presidential candidates is now nearly complete, and surprises are likely between now and the first caucuses and primaries early next year. But one thing…
Debt Ceiling Deal Is Near
Debt ceiling negotiators are trying to finalize the text of a deal, which could be released as soon as this afternoon, Fox News reports. CNN reports House Republican leadership is…
FBI Raid Tied to Fox News Hack
“An FBI search earlier this month at the home of media consultant Tim Burke and his wife, Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak, stemmed from an investigation of alleged computer…
How Republicans Could Decide Feinstein’s Successor
Politico: “California Republicans are such a distinct minority group in the blue state — they make up about a third of the electorate — that, this go around, things could…
DeSantis Inspires Push Behind Book Bans
Associated Press: “While efforts to ban books or censor education material have come up sporadically over the years, critics and supporters credit DeSantis with inspiring a new wave of legislation…
Texas House Will Vote to Impeach Ken Paxton
“The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives has set a historic Saturday vote to possibly impeach embattled state Attorney General Ken Paxton and suspend him from office, just as some prominent…
Team DeSantis Tells Donors He’ll Move to Middle
Leaked audio from Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) donor strategy meeting in Miami has strategists telling big donors that the Florida governor will shift to the middle during the general election…
Team Trump Accuses DeSantis of Plagiarism
“Former President Donald Trump’s campaign staff released a lengthy tirade against GOP challenger Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Twitter on Friday, highlighting similarities in campaigns between the governor and former…
Sinema Enters Debt Ceiling Negotiations
“Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) has inserted herself into the debt ceiling negotiations, working with both sides to try to bridge differences on permitting reform,” Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Yellen Urged Democrats to Lift Debt Ceiling in 2022
New York Times: “She urged Democrats to use their remaining time in control of Washington to lift the debt limit beyond the 2024 elections.” “Democrats did not heed Ms. Yellen’s…
Prosecutors Have Recording of Trump and a Witness
Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal case have released to his attorneys a recording of Trump and a witness, whose identity was not disclosed, CBS News reports. Save to Favorites
A Political Earthquake in Texas
Texas Tribune: “In revealing it had been secretly investigating Paxton since March — and then recommending his impeachment on Thursday — a Republican-led state House committee sought to hold Paxton…
U.S. Government Will Run Out of Money on June 5
“The U.S. government will run out of money to meet all its payment obligations on June 5 if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling, according to a letter Treasury…
Minnesota Lawmakers Complete Historic Session
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) called the the recent legislation successful “the most successful… in many of our lifetimes and maybe in Minnesota history,” MinnPost reports. “With a DFL trifecta…
