It's the most anticipated verdict since O.J.Topping the political news as we record:

Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession, and most blame Biden - The GuardianThe planned debate of U.S. Senate candidates fizzles out as GOP frontrunner Mike Rogers pulls out … and Democratic frontrunner Elissa Slotkin responds by saying “me too”It’s official: congressman Shri Thanedar won’t have to deal with Adam Hollier on the primary ballotThe Biden-Harris campaign continues to focus on Michigan, with Kamala Harris keynoting the state party’s annual dinnerThere’s a major disconnect between public perceptions on the economy and reality and that’s bad news for Joe BidenThe U.S. Supreme Court’s ultra-conservatives continue to embarrass the court with a stupid political display at the Alito home, an even dumber explanation ...and a second flag ... from Justice Alito

Democrats begin to focus on warning of a future Supreme Court with a majority appointed byDonald Trump2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races - The New York TimesSCOTUS hands another pro-gerrymandering, anti-VRA rulingLouisiana's Republican legislature labels abortion drugs as dangerous and very illegalMichigan GOP Leader Matt Hall Apparently Gambled $73,000 in One Month - Rolling StoneVoters Fear Trump Won’t Leave If He Wins 2024 Presidential Election - BloombergAfter blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe it’s OK now - AP NewsVulnerable House Republicans Set the Stage To Challenge 2024 Election Results - DCCCMichigan redistricting holds public hearings on draft maps -Detroit Free PressTrump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan - AP NewsStudent loans: Biden administration announces additional $7.7 billion in debt relief - CNN PoliticsThe cost of groceries declined in April as inflation continues to cool - TAI NewsSchumer Plans Vote on Contraception Access, Teeing Up a Campaign Issue - The New York TimesTrump's online account promotes ‘unified Reich’ video, adding to alarming pattern - Maddow BlogBiden - Unified Reich? via XTudor Dixon dissolves campaign fund after giving $500K to nonprofit. Move questioned - Detroit News

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