The future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City was thrown into question Tuesday when residents of Jackson County voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund a new downtown ballpark along with major renovations to Arrowhead Stadium.
Though no-fault divorce was first legalized more than 50 years ago, it has long been sneered at in conservative circles, who see it as a danger to the sanctity of marriage and the concept of the American family.
The vast majority of Americans believe democracy, despite its problems, is the best system of government. But a nationwide poll from Florida Atlantic University shows that far fewer younger voters …
The Nobles of Iowa moved to blue Minnesota. The Huckinses of Oregon moved to red Missouri. Their separate journeys, five weeks apart, illustrate the fracturing of America.
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
President Biden may owe his place in the top third to his predecessor: Mr. Biden’s signature accomplishment, according to the historians, was evicting Donald J. Trump from the Oval Office.
The vote could play a big role in the future of abortion rights in Ohio. But it also raises questions about the power of ordinary citizens over elected politicians.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a major test of his leadership in the days ahead, after one of his loudest Republican critics in the House reiterated a promise to try to remove him from his post.
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain took a swipe at former President Trump, saying he serves a “billionaire class,” a day ahead of Trump’s visit to Detroit, where he wi…
Poll: 61% of voters disapprove of Supreme Court decision overturning Roe (www.nbcnews.com)
On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, 53% say abortion access nationwide has become too difficult, a new NBC News poll finds.
[Analysis] AOC's questions years ago helped spark the investigation into Trump's business. Now, he's been ordered to pay $355 million. (www.businessinsider.com)
In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned Michael Cohen about Donald Trump. Cohen's answers eventually led to Letitia James's fraud lawsuit.
[News] Senator Calls For Return of Old Mississippi Flag: ‘Our People Died Under That Flag’ (www.mississippifreepress.org)
Mississippi Sen. Kathy Chism, R-New Albany, said the Legislature should not have retired the Confederate-themed state flag.
[Opinion] Trump Goes Full Deranged, Suggests Charging People He Doesn’t Like With Treason (newrepublic.com)
This is not a joke. Donald Trump is stating very plainly what he would do if reelected.
Obama calls out obsession with Titanic sub while migrant boat tragedy ignored (www.independent.co.uk)
Last week, a fishing boat packed with about 750 men, women and children capsized off the coast of Greece, with hundreds believed to have died
[Article] Voters reject stadium tax for Royals and Chiefs (www.espn.com)
The future of the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City was thrown into question Tuesday when residents of Jackson County voted down a sales tax measure that would have helped to fund a new downtown ballpark along with major renovations to Arrowhead Stadium.
[Analysis] What is no-fault divorce, and why do some conservatives want to get rid of it? | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Though no-fault divorce was first legalized more than 50 years ago, it has long been sneered at in conservative circles, who see it as a danger to the sanctity of marriage and the concept of the American family.
Arriving Now: Fast Passenger Trains From Miami to Orlando (www.nytimes.com)
Brightline will make the trip in three and a half hours, with round-trip tickets starting at $158.
[Article] A poll asked voters if democracy is the ‘best system.’ Then came all the unexpected responses. (www.sun-sentinel.com)
The vast majority of Americans believe democracy, despite its problems, is the best system of government. But a nationwide poll from Florida Atlantic University shows that far fewer younger voters …
[Analysis] Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out. (www.nytimes.com)
The Nobles of Iowa moved to blue Minnesota. The Huckinses of Oregon moved to red Missouri. Their separate journeys, five weeks apart, illustrate the fracturing of America.
[News] John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Will Help Democrats’ Chances Of Reclaiming House (www.huffpost.com)
The shock ruling will start a domino effect, but how far the pieces tumble is up in the air.
Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court (www.propublica.org)
In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself.
Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous (www.nytimes.com)
Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government’s biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.
News: Poll Ranks Biden as 14th-Best President, With Trump Last (www.nytimes.com)
President Biden may owe his place in the top third to his predecessor: Mr. Biden’s signature accomplishment, according to the historians, was evicting Donald J. Trump from the Oval Office.
Analysis: More Than A Million Voters Want Florida Marijuana Legalization Initiative On 2024 Ballot (www.forbes.com)
The initiative has 120,000 signatures more than needed — but that might not be enough to pass through the Florida Supreme Court.
[Analysis] DeSantis Faces Critical Decision on Cruise Ships in Key West (www.nytimes.com)
A campaign donor to Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand cruise ship operations in Key West, where voters have tried to restrict them.
What’s at Stake in Ohio’s Referendum on Amending the State Constitution (www.nytimes.com)
The vote could play a big role in the future of abortion rights in Ohio. But it also raises questions about the power of ordinary citizens over elected politicians.
[News] Republicans Furious as Speaker Johnson Turns GOP Leadership Meeting Into Religious Revival (www.meidastouch.com)
[Analysis] McCarthy’s Speakership Is in Jeopardy as Gaetz Renews Threat to Oust Him (www.nytimes.com)
Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a major test of his leadership in the days ahead, after one of his loudest Republican critics in the House reiterated a promise to try to remove him from his post.
[News] UAW boss says Trump works for ‘billionaire class’ ahead of visit (thehill.com)
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain took a swipe at former President Trump, saying he serves a “billionaire class,” a day ahead of Trump’s visit to Detroit, where he wi…
[News] The City of Orlando plans to purchase Pulse nightclub site & finally turn it into a memorial (www.lgbtqnation.com)
There have been several failed attempts to turn the site of the massacre into a space that honors the 49 people who were killed...
[News] America is becoming a country of YIMBYs (www.cnn.com)
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Thousands of marchers in Fort Lauderdale protest conservative high-court rulings, new state laws (www.sun-sentinel.com)
Their message: that both the Supreme Court and Legislature had rolled back rights for ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ community and women.
Florida election bill targets drop boxes again, brings back primary runoffs (www.sun-sentinel.com)
A new Florida election bill would further restrict where voters can drop off ballots, as well as force party primary candidates into runoffs.