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Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
There's a Time Bomb in Progressives' Big Supreme Court Voting Case Win — This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court this June. We're working to change the way the media covers the Supreme Court. Sign up for the pop-up newsletter …
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Supreme Court Rejects Theory That Would Have Transformed American Elections — The 6-3 majority dismissed the “independent state legislature” theory, which would have given state lawmakers nearly unchecked power over federal elections. — Reporting from Washington
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Supreme Court rejects theory that would have meant radical changes to election rules — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the theory that state legislatures have almost unlimited power to decide the rules for federal elections and draw partisan congressional maps without interference from state courts.
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Nina Totenberg / NPR:
The Supreme Court has rejected the independent state legislature theory — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and state courts can enforce those provisions, in a key opinion that should safeguard the integrity of the 2024 election.
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CNN:
Supreme Court rejects controversial Trump-backed election law theory — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the North Carolina Supreme Court did not violate the elections clause of the US Constitution when it invalidated the state's 2022 congressional map, rejecting a broad version …
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Richard Pildes / Election Law Blog:
The Court's Mixed Message on the Independent State Legislature Theory
The Court's Mixed Message on the Independent State Legislature Theory
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court rules against Republicans in North Carolina elections dispute
Supreme Court rules against Republicans in North Carolina elections dispute
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Nicholas Stephanopoulos / Election Law Blog:
Quick Thoughts on Moore
Derek Muller / Election Law Blog:
Moore v. Harper vindicates Rehnquist's opinion in Bush v. Gore
Moore v. Harper vindicates Rehnquist's opinion in Bush v. Gore
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Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Trump reacts after leaked recording shows him discussing classified docs — Former president tells Fox News Digital he ‘did nothing wrong’ in secret documents case — CONCORD, N.H. - Former President Donald Trump insists that he did “nothing wrong” as he reacted to a leaked recording …
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Charlie Sykes / Morning Shots:
The GOP Gaslights Impeachment — Plus: How damning is the new Trump tape? — “That never happened/I never said/did that.” — “Being Gaslighted? Know the 10 Signs and How to Protect Yourself” — We'll get to Trump's laughing confessions in a moment, but let's start with the latest episode …
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Jeremy Herb / CNN:
Exclusive: CNN obtains the tape of Trump's 2021 conversation about classified documents
Exclusive: CNN obtains the tape of Trump's 2021 conversation about classified documents
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Matthew Boyle / Breitbart:
Exclusive — Speaker McCarthy: ‘Trump Is Stronger Today Than He Was in 2016’ — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told Breitbart News exclusively on Tuesday that he believes former President Donald Trump is “stronger today than he was in 2016.” — “As usual, the media is attempting to drive …
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Ryan Grim / The Intercept:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Invites Trump Bête Noire Michael Morell to Speak at Major Gathering
Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump may not be the strongest GOP presidential candidate, Kevin McCarthy says
Trump may not be the strongest GOP presidential candidate, Kevin McCarthy says
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Rebecca Shabad / NBC News:
McCarthy: 'I don't know' if Trump is the strongest candidate to beat Biden in 2024
McCarthy: 'I don't know' if Trump is the strongest candidate to beat Biden in 2024
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Reuters:
America's Family Secret — More than 100 U.S. leaders - lawmakers, presidents, governors and justices - have slaveholding ancestors, a Reuters examination found. Few are willing to talk about their ties to America's “original sin” — WASHINGTON — A chiseled block of sandstone …
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Associated Press:
Jeffrey Epstein suicide blamed on jail guard negligence and misconduct: Justice Department watchdog — The Justice Department's watchdog said Tuesday that a “combination of negligence and misconduct” enabled financier Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City …
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Wall Street Journal:
Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. — Entrepreneurs including Elon Musk and Sergey Brin are part of a drug movement that proponents hope will expand minds, enhance lives and produce business breakthroughs — Elon Musk takes ketamine.
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Adam Nichols / Raw Story:
'We're electing idiots': Liz Cheney pinpoints the biggest problem in American politics — Outspoken Donald Trump critic and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) summed up the problem with U.S. politics Monday night: “We're electing idiots.” — The ex-Jan.6 committee Vice Chair and daughter …
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New York Times:
DeSantis's Pitch to New Hampshire Is All About a State 1,000 Miles South — Focusing heavily on Florida at his first town-hall event in the Granite State, Ron DeSantis drew a reception that was sometimes warm, sometimes more skeptical — especially on the issue of abortion.
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John Koblin / New York Times:
Ryan Seacrest Named New Host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ — The game show has demonstrated remarkable durability even as traditional television has declined in the wake of streaming entertainment. — Ryan Seacrest, the dexterous Hollywood master of ceremonies, will be named the next host of …
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Trent Spiner / The Messenger:
Trump: ‘I Have to Work Really Hard to Blow This’ — Speaking to New Hampshire women, the former president brags about his latest place in polls — A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing an external link to share the article …
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Associated Press:
The Great Grift: More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen, federal watchdog says — More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal watchdog investigating federally funded programs …
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New York Times:
Court Throws Out New York's Civil Case Against Ivanka Trump — The decision could mean that claims against Donald J. Trump and his company might also be limited. — A New York appeals court on Tuesday dismissed the New York attorney general's civil case against Donald J. Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump …
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Alaric DeArment / New Republic:
The Con Artists Who Blame Ukraine Aid for America's Social Problems — A scene of squalor unfolds as the camera moves along a city street lined with apparent drug addicts to the soundtrack of Childish Gambino's “This Is America.” A caption reads, “While American citizens live on the streets …
Kate Santaliz / NBC News:
Ex-Speaker Pelosi to headline a fundraiser for Democrat seeking Sen. Sinema's seat — Nancy Pelosi will be the special guest at a fundraiser for Rep. Ruben Gallego's campaign for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's Arizona seat. Sinema hasn't said if she'll run for re-election.
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Washington Post:
Supreme Court says a conviction for online threats violated 1st Amendment — Prosecutors must show that a person responsible for threats understood the threatening nature of that speech, justices say — The Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed the conviction of a man who made extensive online threats …
Saint Anselm College:
New Poll by Saint Anselm College Survey Center shows voters across demographics and parties believe a Biden/Trump matchup would be a clear sign that the party system is broken — A new poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics …
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Miami Mayor Frances Suarez On His Bid To Be The GOP's 2024 Nominee — Miami Mayor Frances Suarez joined me this morning to discuss his bid for the 2024 GOP nomination for president: — Audio: — 06-27hhs-suarez — Transcript: — HH: I am joined by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez …
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Rebecca Burns / The Lever:
Artificial Intelligence Is Making The Housing Crisis Worse — Landlords are using AI to screen their tenants, heightening errors and discrimination. — When Chris Robinson applied to move into a California senior living community five years ago, the property manager ran his name through …
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Nora Eckert / Wall Street Journal:
Ford Plans to Lay Off at Least 1,000 Contract and Salaried Workers — Cuts expected to significantly affect engineers in North America — Ford Motor plans to lay off at least 1,000 salaried employees and contract workers in North America, people familiar with the matter said …
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Adam Wren / Politico:
‘Ego, pure delusion and fantasy’: How the 2024 GOP field got so big — The hottest club in GOP politics right now is the party's presidential primary. — The last time Will Hurd was on anyone's radar, he was riding across the country on a 1,600-mile road trip with Beto O'Rourke to Washington.
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Associated Press:
Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender people — Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed walk hand in hand at a Pride parade in the college town of Missoula, Montana, wearing smiles as sunny as the day is rainy. Adoring fans cheer them along the route.
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