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Jordan’s bid for speakership underwater after GOP mutiny

House Republicans’ pick to fill the lower chamber’s vacant speakership lost more GOP support in the first round of voting than former Speaker Kevin McCarthy did during his marathon election in January.

Federal judge issues gag order on Trump’s public statements in 2020 election case

The order limits statements Trump can make about potential witnesses and court personnel, but it is not yet clear what punishments could follow if Trump violates the order.

Courts & the law

North Carolina governor sues lawmakers over measure eliminating his authority over elections board

In a suit describing legislative leaders as "possessed" by power, Governor Roy Cooper claims the state's General Assembly is flouting constitutional principles and disregarding separation of power.

Baylor, alum spar over what coaches knew about assaults, drug use

Dolores Lozano claims she told football coach Jeff Lebby about beatings by his running back Devin Chafin and his abuse of marijuana, prescription opioids and mushrooms, but defense attorneys argued she only talked to Lebby once about Chafin's academics.

Doxxing victim argues to revive claims against comedian Kathy Griffin

The former CEO of a Nashville-based telehealth company involved in a viral confrontation with promgoers wants Griffin held accountable for tweets that ultimately resulted in his termination.

Host of ‘Mueller, She Wrote’ podcast sues VA, Donald Trump for retaliation

A podcaster who unpacks Trump's ties to Russian officials and 2016 election interference says she found herself on the receiving end of another conspiracy — one that ousted her from her U.S. government job.

‘Blood, sweat and tears’: Senate dials in on federal name and image rights for college athletes

Lawmakers from both parties have introduced legislation aimed at establishing national standards to ensure that college athletes have access to talent agents, health care and educational support.

Election preview: Ohio

Red-leaning Ohio gives voters a voice on reproductive rights, recreational marijuana

No statewide offices are up for grabs this year, but Ohioans will decide two hotly contested issues in November, including a constitutional amendment allowing abortion.

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