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Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer who assisted former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, has taken a plea deal in Georgia. Mr. Chesebro pleaded guilty to conspiracy to submit false documents on the cusp of his trial. He faces five years of probation, a $5,000 fine and 100 hours of community service. He must submit an apology letter to the state of Georgia and is

Why are you seeking elective office? The citizens of Ward 9 deserve experienced, thoughtful representation on the Board of Aldermen focused on issues they care about. I am a problem solver with a record of delivering results such as progress on commuter rail and funding for decaying infrastructure. The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I

Rep. Jim Jordan fell short a third time in his quest for the speaker’s gavel, losing more Republican support on the House floor than he did in the first two rounds of voting. The conservative firebrand from Ohio hasn’t indicated when or if he plans to drop out. At a morning press conference before the vote, a defiant Mr. Jordan said nothing about stepping aside. He told reporters lawmakers

[Pay attention to the math that Chad Pergram explains. The Speaker vote requires a majority of the members who answer the quorum call before the ballot. If Republicans don’t show up, or if they vote present rather than nay, the threshold of the majority drops. Hakeem Jeffries could end up winning the Speaker election under those circumstances even without a single Republican vote in his favor