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Friday, April 28th, 2023 Apr 28, 2023

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Today's headlines: Former US Vice President Mike Pence testified before a grand jury regarding Trump's alleged election interference. Missouri's law imposing restrictions on gender affirming care for minors and adults was temporarily halted by a judge. The Senate failed to remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, which would help in ending gender discrimination in society. Finally, Carolyn Bryant Donham, who falsely accused and led to the lynching of Emmett Till, died at the age of 88.

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Thursday, April 27th, 2023 Apr 27, 2023

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Today's headlines: Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for unlawful retaliation and free speech violations after he diluted Disney's self-government authority. Montana Representative Zooey Zephyr was barred from speaking on the House floor and gallery for the remainder of the legislative session, following her reference to a proposed ban on gender affirming care for minors. E. Jean Carroll testified against Donald Trump, accusing him of defamation after she alleged he raped her and lied in his denial. Lastly, Elizabeth Holmes has won a reprieve after appealing her requirement to report to prison while pursuing an appeal on her original fraud conviction.

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Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 Apr 26, 2023

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Today's headlines: President Biden announced his 2024 reelection bid and Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez, will be his campaign manager. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had a financial relationship with Harlan Crow, a friend with business before the court, despite Thomas previously defending his failure to report gifts from Crow. Jury selection began in the civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump for alleged rape and defamation. Finally, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been using campaign donations for lavish expenses including wine, luxury car services, private jets, and luxury hotels, according to election filings.

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The Washington Post: Biden announces 2024 reelection bid, saying he wants to ‘finish the job’
NBC News: Joe Biden set to tap Julie Chavez Rodriguez as his 2024 campaign manager
Bloomberg: Clarence Thomas’s Billionaire Friend Did Have Business Before the Supreme Court
The Washington Post: Jury seated in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Donald Trump
AZ Central: Article rips Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for wildly extravagant spending

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 Apr 25, 2023

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Today's headlines: Tucker Carlson abruptly left his top-rated primetime Fox News show, following Fox settling defamation claims from Dominion Voting Systems. CNN anchor Don Lemon also tweeted that he has been terminated, while CNN refutes his characterization of events. The New York Times reported that the air national guardsman who leaked classified Pentagon documents on Discord shared more sensitive intelligence than previously known. In South Florida, a man shot at Instacart delivery workers who accidentally drove onto his property. Myles Cosgrove, the former Louisville police officer who killed Breonna Taylor, has been rehired as a police officer in Carroll County, Kentucky.

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The Washington Post: Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after Dominion lawsuit disclosures
The Washington Post: CNN fires longtime host and anchor Don Lemon
NY Times: Airman Shared Sensitive Intelligence More Widely and for Longer Than Previously Known
NPR: A South Florida man shot at 2 Instacart delivery workers who went to the wrong house
NPR: Louisville officer who killed Breonna Taylor hired by police force in nearby county

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Monday, April 24th, 2023 Apr 24, 2023

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Today's headlines: The Supreme Court ruled that the abortion medication Mifepristone will remain available via mail and telehealth appointments, but litigation over its FDA approval continues. President Biden is expected to announce his 2024 reelection campaign this week. An IRS special agent seeks whistleblower protection to reveal alleged mishandling of an investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes and foreign business work. A civil lawsuit was filed against police officers in Antioch county, California, accusing them of racist behavior. The Texas state Senate passed bills requiring display of the 10 commandments in classrooms and allowing time for prayer and Bible reading in schools. Bed Bath & Beyond filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and will stop accepting coupons on April 26th. Finally, Twitter has reportedly started emailing certain public figures, including Lebron James & Stephen King, to let them know a complimentary subscription has been extended to them.

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Friday, April 21st, 2023 Apr 21, 2023

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Today's headlines: The Senate Judiciary committee, led by Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, called for Chief Justice John Roberts to testify at a hearing focused on ethics rules of the Supreme Court. Republicans in the House of Representatives passed legislation barring transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's teams at federally supported schools, but it is unlikely to advance in the democratic-led Senate and would be vetoed by President Biden. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas vetoed two anti-trans bills, but her veto is likely to be overridden by the legislature. MyPillow founder and Fox News personality Mike Lindell owes $5 million to a computer forensics expert who proved his election interference claims were false. SpaceX's test flight of their new rocket ended in an explosion and crash into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Thursday, April 20th, 2023 Apr 20, 2023

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Today's headlines: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended his ruling on the mifepristone case until Friday, keeping the drug available for now. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of the "Don't Say Gay" bill, banning discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. The Republicans released a budget proposal for 2024, including spending caps, repealing IRS funding, ending student loan forgiveness, and repealing tax credits. County commissioner Mark Jennings resigned in Oklahoma after being recorded making racist remarks. Chinese nationals were arrested in New York for operating an illegal police station, while a Wall Street Journal reporter remains jailed in Russia. Elon Musk's Twitter caused controversy by labeling the CBC as "government funded media."

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Politico: Alito extends reprieve for abortion pill access, maintaining status quo for 2 more days
AP News: Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’; House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
Axios: McCarthy unveils $1.5 trillion debt ceiling package
AP News: Oklahoma official who discussed killing reporters resigns
NBC News: 2 Chinese nationals charged with operating a secret police station in NYC
Washington Post: Evan Gershkovich, reporter jailed by Russia, appeals espionage arrest
AP News: CBC ‘pausing’ Twitter after ‘government-funded media’ label
AP News: Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

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Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 Apr 19, 2023

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Today's headlines: Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million in the largest-ever libel case settlement in US history, without admitting guilt or apologizing. An 84-year-old man in Missouri was charged with felonies for shooting a Black teenager who accidentally rang his doorbell, sparking protests. Oklahoma county officials were caught on audio discussing hiring hitmen to kill reporters and making racist remarks, potentially facing felony charges. President Biden signed an executive order to reform the child care and long-term care system, and proposed $600 billion in spending for child care and early education in the 2024 budget. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Corporation continued their feud over inspections and taxes, while Disney announced a Pride Nite event.

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Independent: Dominion wins $787m from Fox as election lies lawsuit settled
NY Times: Man Accused of Shooting Ralph Yarl Turns Himself In
AP News: Oklahoma sheriff says recording of killing talk was illegal
NBC News: Biden issues executive order to make child and home care cheaper
Vanity Fair: Disney Sees Ron DeSantis’s Prison-Complex Threat and Raises Him a “Pride Nite” Extravaganza

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Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 Apr 18, 2023

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Today's headlines: The Fox News-Dominion trial was postponed but is now scheduled to start today, with potential testimony from Rupert Murdoch, Fox anchors, and former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Judicial confirmations for federal judges nominated by President Biden are being held up in the Senate due to Diane Feinstein's continued absence, amidst calls for her resignation. The Ohio Attorney General announced that a grand jury declined to indict police officers who killed Jaylan Walker, sparking controversy and potential civil lawsuits. A federal judge denied Donald Trump's bid to delay the civil trial regarding a rape allegation by author E. Jean Carroll, and the trial will begin on April 25th. Finally, George Santos announced his reelection bid in his New York congressional district.

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NY Times: The Defamation Trial of the Century Is Delayed
Politico: Republicans line up against replacing Feinstein on critical committee
WKYC: Ohio Attorney General releases evidence from Jayland Walker grand jury
Washington Post: Judge denies Trump’s request for delay in trial involving rape allegation
NY Times: George Santos Says He Will Run for Re-election in 2024

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Monday, April 17th, 2023 Apr 17, 2023

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Today's headlines: A shooter opened fire at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, killing 4 people and injuring 28 others. The suspect and motive are still unknown. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new 6-week abortion ban into law. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a mifepristone ban in Texas, which means women can still obtain the drug by mail. Justice Clarence Thomas reported rental income from a defunct firm in his financial disclosures. The Dominion Voting Systems trial is set to begin in Delaware, with Rupert Murdoch and several Fox News anchors scheduled to testify. Montana passed a law banning TikTok on all personal devices, which will take effect in January. Finally, two members of Congress traded in bank stocks last month while they were actively working on the fallout from the Archegos Capital Management meltdown.

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