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North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham recently switched her party affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, giving the GOP a veto-proof majority in the state House. Cotham said the modern-day Democratic Party had become unrecognizable to her, and the move is the latest in a series of party switches across the country. The switch has been celebrated by GOP leaders, who are thrilled to have Cotham join the Republican Party.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hosting a bipartisan meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen in California on Wednesday, drawing condemnation from China and a vow of "resolute countermeasures". The meeting is seen as a show of support for the self-governing island, and both McCarthy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have expressed their desire to demonstrate support for Taiwan. Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers are expected to join the meeting, including GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher, in order to demonstrate American unity in support for the island.
State Rep. Tricia Cotham has changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, giving the GOP a supermajority in the state House. This switch will give Republicans the ability to override any veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, and Cotham is now open to restricting abortion care in North Carolina. This decision could have major implications for the state's political landscape.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in a Manhattan court on Tuesday. In response, Trump urged Republicans in Congress to "defund" federal law enforcement, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of seeking to interfere in the elections. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison, with the trial expected to begin in the fall.
Janet Protasiewicz, Milwaukee County Judge, has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, defeating Dan Kelly by 11 points and potentially closing the door on an era of Republican dominance. Kelly expressed his disappointment in not being able to discuss the issues, and thanked his supporters for their efforts. This result marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Wisconsin, with implications for abortion rights, elections and maps.
Wisconsin's Supreme Court has seen a shift in power, with liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz winning a heated race against former Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly. This marks the first time since 2008 that the court's liberal bloc has held the majority, and is seen as a major win for the state's progressive movement. Protasiewicz is the first woman of color to serve on the court, and her appointment is expected to have a lasting impact on the court's decisions.
Janet Protasiewicz has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving liberals their first majority on the state’s highest court in 15 years. This election has been closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, as the outcome will have big ramifications in and out of the state. The court’s new liberal majority will determine the future of several pivotal issues, including abortion rights, gerrymandered legislative maps, and election administration.