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Morning Digest: Former Detroit mayor pulls the plug on independent bid for governor

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  The Downballot is taking a short break for Memorial Day weekend, but the Morning Digest will be back in your inbox on Wednesday! On Tuesday, though, look out for our preview of Texas’ primary runoffs. We’ll have an exciting night ahead of us with key contests across the Lone Star State, and you won’t want to miss our guide to what to watch. Our complete piece will be available only to paid subscribers like you. Have a great weekend! Jeff Morning Digest: Former Detroit mayor pulls the plug on independent bid for governor Mike Duggan ends campaign to lead Michigan in the face of "Democratic headwinds." Jeff Singer May 22 Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. (Credit: Mike Duggan Facebook) Leading Off MI-Gov Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan  abruptly ended his campaign  to become Michigan’s first independent governor on Thursday, a departure that reshapes one of the nation’s biggest elections. Democrats  have long feared  that Duggan, who identified as a Democrat for...
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Epstein Assistant STEPS FORWARD and TESTIFIES Before CONGRESS!!

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  Katie Phang 588K subscribers May 21, 2026 Long-time Jeffrey Epstein assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified today before House Oversight. She was never prosecuted and was identified in Epstein’s sweetheart plea deal Non-Prosecution Agreement as one of Epstein’s "potential co-conspirators" who were not to be charged.  Kellen claims that she, herself, was an Epstein and Maxwell victim.  Katie Phang on why today, however, is the day Kellen should tell the truth about everyone and everything that she saw and heard during her more than 10 years of being Epstein’s close assistant. Subscribe to Katie's Substack here: https://katiephang.substack.com How this was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript
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A Made-Up Supreme Court Rule Rigs Election Law for Republicans

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  Democracy Docket 715K subscribers Videos About Subscribe to Democracy Docket Click Here Subscribe to Democracy Docket Click Here May 21, 2026 The Purcell principle is a legal concept in U.S. election law that dictates federal courts should not alter state voting rules, district maps, or election procedures too close to an election. That is, unless you’re a Republican state. Marc Elias breaks down the contradictory nature of the Supreme Court when it comes to using Purcell, and what this means for the redistricting fight ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Subscribe to our free newsletters or upgrade to support our work: https://bit.ly/42wcKUC 00:00 The Frenzy to Redraw Maps Before 2026 03:06 Louisiana's Emergency Redistricting Gambit 07:14 Kavanaugh's Purcell Ruling and Its Double Standard 13:04 2020 Pandemic Voting and the Goalposts Shift 18:20 The Supreme Court Picks Its Winners 22:45 Why Purcell Is Made Up and Must Go 27:02 Don't Give Up on the Courts D...
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