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 California proposal would sideline a prolific ballot measure player

The ballot initiative would block one man from using his nonprofit to fund his political agenda. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/30/california-proposal-ballot-measure-00113475?utm_source=press.coop

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 FreedomWorks has a radical rebrand in mind — from tea party to tolerance

The famously political Koch Brothers’ group now wants to win over independent voters by changing its ideological core. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/13/freedomworks-radical-rebrand-00115437?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/20/62/67088da34cb7b6cd6e6b330b3911/trump.JPEG 
 DeSantis says politics won’t interfere with storm response

DeSantis says politics won’t interfere with storm response 
lead image #press

https://www.politico.com/video/2023/08/28/desantis-says-politics-wont-interfere-with-storm-response-1039658?utm_source=press.coop 
 Meet the white Trump official behind the launch of Black America for Immigration Reform

The new effort will look to advance the argument that more immigration is bad for Black workers. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/03/trump-immigration-reform-black-00113794?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/4a/9b/18184fe74199961d0019ad6c71e2/ap19231699881710.jpg 
 Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is in the hands of Republicans who have been by his side

The historic proceedings set to start in the state Senate Tuesday are the most serious threat yet to one of Texas' most powerful figures. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/02/texas-ag-ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-is-in-the-hands-of-republicans-who-have-been-by-his-side-00113827?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/18/f6/db924d7d4da8857f5457eb59c35b/texas-attorney-general-impeachment-06386.jpg 
 CPAC vice chair resigns amid turmoil

Charlie Gerow is calling for investigations into the group’s top leader and its financial practices. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/25/cpac-vice-chair-resigns-amid-turmoil-00113078?utm_source=press.coop

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 Las Vegas Aces score big in White House visit

The win was celebrated as the first title for the Aces and the first major pro sports championship in Las Vegas history. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/25/las-vegas-aces-white-house-visit-00113059?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/85/85/cb2170e94173b749694d316c0742/aces-storm-basketball-95979.jpg 
 Former Trump fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen considering run for New York House seat

Cohen is eyeing a run for Jerry Nadler’s affluent Manhattan district. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/11/michael-cohen-trump-lawyer-new-york-house-seat-00110832?utm_source=press.coop

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 Bidenomics is going global. The world is skeptical.

At the G-20 meeting, the administration will unveil its plans to counter growing Chinese influence with a new approach to economic development that prioritizes climate action and inclusive growth. But countries burned by decades of Western-imposed austerity aren’t convinced. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/08/bidenomics-g-20-world-00114625?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/df/f3/598813f245d4be71596a392f329c/ap22204660653543.jpg 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/09/08/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00114549?utm_source=press.coop 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/08/18/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00111688?utm_source=press.coop 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/08/11/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00110697?utm_source=press.coop 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/08/25/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00112796?utm_source=press.coop 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/09/01/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00113677?utm_source=press.coop 
 DeSantis rocked by Black Republican revolt over slavery comments

Most saw it as an unforced error at a time when Black Republicans feel they're making strides within the party. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/28/disgusting-black-republicans-livid-over-desantis-slavery-attack-00108776?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/fb/0b/62e39296446ba78801849c155f38/byron-donalds-69027.jpg 
 Election disinformation campaigns targeted voters of color in 2020. Experts expect 2024 to be worse.

As the 2024 election approaches, community organizations are preparing for what they expect to be a worsening onslaught of disinformation. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/29/election-disinformation-campaigns-targeted-voters-of-color-in-2020-experts-expect-2024-to-be-worse-00108866?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/79/dd/415437fb4f9e9c319211bc5576fc/election-2024-misinformation-voters-of-color-43243.jpg 
 Getting used to getting separated: The Trudeaus’ split isn’t the outlier it once was

Conjugal course corrections are becoming a more regular feature of the societies that vote politicians like the Canadian prime minister into office. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/02/trudeaus-split-isnt-outlier-00109512?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/01/65/2407c07a4ff8bd7782406e2b15e4/canada-trudeau-separation-15303.jpg 
 Ron DeSantis agrees to debate Gavin Newsom on Fox News

The California governor has been trying to get his Florida Republican counterpart to engage. On Wednesday, he got it. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/02/desantis-debate-gavin-newsom-fox-00109577?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/ae/7d/b6f9a3df4ad2a35fca1e5f83e4fb/election-2024-desantis-newsom-01896.jpg 
 NYC progressives fear ‘total failure to coalesce’ around mayoral primary challenge

Critics of NYC Mayor Eric Adams are looking for someone to challenge him in 2025. Time is running out. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/04/nyc-progressives-mayoral-primary-challenge-00109902?utm_source=press.coop

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 'No wonder Trump is kicking his ass': Newsom camp hits DeSantis on debate proposal

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s camp blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed rules, arguing that they are an attempt to hide his weaknesses as a candidate. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/05/gavin-newsom-desantis-debate-trump-00109953?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/f6/37/5cfa589a4fc7b7c8568d67380c6b/california-school-district-curriculum-18110.jpg 
 Trading places: More lawmakers are swapping political parties

Five state lawmakers traded in their Democratic credentials for the GOP this session. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/09/party-flippers-democrats-becoming-republicans-00110334?utm_source=press.coop

https://static.politico.com/67/64/a536133d47eeba31272730080ea4/politico-partyflippers-override.png 
 The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all... #press

https://www.politico.com/gallery/2023/08/04/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics-00109659?utm_source=press.coop 
 Trump: Pence has ‘gone to the Dark Side’

Trump's renewed criticism of the former vice president came as Pence has sharpened his attacks on his former boss. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/05/trump-pence-has-gone-to-the-dark-side-00109960?utm_source=press.coop

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