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North Carolina Republicans send green investment ban to governor

9:39am June 14, 2023

by Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

A ban on green investing has cleared North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature as part of a broader Republican crusade against big businesses that champion sustainability and workplace diversity.

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Morning news brief

7:50am June 14, 2023

Ex-President Trump pleads not guilty in the classified documents case. European lawmakers want Ukraine to have a pathway to NATO membership. Wednesday's Fed meeting is expected to leave rates steady.

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Republican lawmakers rally around Trump after his arraignment in Miami

7:50am June 14, 2023

Congressional Republicans have largely denounced the criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump in the classified document case — calling it politically motivated.

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Illinois becomes the first state in the U.S. to ban book bans

5:12am June 14, 2023

by Alex Degman

In Illinois, there's now a ban on banning books. Schools or libraries that do so could end up losing state funds.

Former President Donald Trump, center, flanked by his defense attorneys, signs his bond in federal court on Tuesday in Miami. Trump plead not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at his Florida estate.

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Trump pleads not guilty to all 37 charges in classified documents case

10:46pm June 13, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

The former president was ordered not to speak to any witnesses, including his aide Walt Nauta, who was also indicted for concealing documents and making false statements.

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The view from the overflow room as Trump made court appearance

8:57pm June 13, 2023

by Lexie Schapitl

More than 300 journalists and onlookers crowded into a nearby overflow room as Donald Trump — the first former president indicted in American history — made his court appearance in Miami.

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Arizona state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, a Democrat and Presbyterian minister, speaks at a news conference in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico on May 27, 2022.

Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank

7:25pm June 13, 2023

by Ben Giles

Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.

Former President Trump arrives to the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday.

Photos: Donald Trump's federal indictment

6:54pm June 13, 2023

Outside the courthouse in Miami, hundreds of Trump's loyalists gathered to rally in support of the former president.

Image shows pride banner that was vandalized

Winston-Salem adds safety measures to LGBTQ Pride events

5:02pm June 13, 2023

by Paul Garber

Winston-Salem city leaders are working with the police to enhance safety at upcoming LGBTQ Pride events.

Trump's inner circle and team assess best next steps for the presidential candidate

4:54pm June 13, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

After former President Donald Trump appeared in court Tuesday, his inner circle and his political team have to determine the best path forward for the GOP presidential candidate.