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The Texas Tribune reports: Democrats took to the floor of the Texas House on Saturday to label a ban on clubs that support gay teens the work of “monsters” and to say the ban endangers children and strips them of their dignity. The Democratic representatives grew emotional in opposition to a bill that would ban K-12 student clubs focused on …

NPR reports: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense questioning from her constituents during a Friday town hall, eliciting shouts and boos from community members. One dismissive comment drew particularly intense ire: In response to constituents’ concerns over Medicaid cuts, Ernst said, “We all are going to die.” The next day, the senator doubled down on her comments in a …

Raw Story reports:  Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline (R) said he wanted his children’s school to be “celebrated” because it was one of the “least vaccinated” schools in the state. In an Instagram post, Schatzline railed about Star-Telegram reporter Bud Kennedy, who revealed the school’s unvaccinated status. “Look, I am so excited to say that Mercy Culture Prep is celebrating …

The Daily Beast reports: With one repost from President Donald Trump, former president Joe Biden has joined a storied pantheon: public figures believed to have died and been replaced by clones. Not content with spreading conspiracy theories on Friday night, late on Saturday night, Trump shared a post by a supporter to his Truth Social page that claimed Biden was …

404 Media reports: Earlier this month authorities in Texas performed a nationwide search of more than 83,000 automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras while looking for a woman who they said had a self-administered abortion, including cameras in states where abortion is legal such as Washington and Illinois, according to multiple datasets obtained by 404 Media. The news shows in …

The Texas Tribune reports: Legislators on Saturday gave final approval to a bill giving Texas parents and school boards a bigger role over what books students can access in public school libraries and creating new advisory councils to oversee the removal process. Senate Bill 13 would give school boards, not school librarians, the final say over what materials are allowed …

Milwaukee’s NBC affiliate reports: Democratic Gov. Tony Evers took aim at the White House on Friday as he raised a pride flag above the state Capitol in Madison in recognition of Pride Month. It’s the seventh time Evers has raised the flag since he was first elected, and it comes as Trump’s administration has taken steps to eliminate protections for …

Semafor reports: The White House is pulling the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be the next NASA administrator, just days before he was set to receive a confirmation vote in the Senate. An entrepreneur and commercial astronaut, Isaacman advanced through the Senate’s Commerce Committee in April. Laura Loomer suggested on Saturday Isaacman’s nomination is in danger because of the nominee’s …

NBC News reports: The cost to repair Washington, D.C., streets after the upcoming military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary could cost as much as $16 million, according to U.S. military officials. That’s part of an estimated $45 million total cost for the June 14 military parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The cost estimates have fluctuated …

Variety reports: Broadway performers and theater professionals are calling on the producers of the Tony Awards to disinvite Patti LuPone from the show after the theater legend made controversial remarks about Audra McDonald and “Hell’s Kitchen” star Kecia Lewis in an interview with the New Yorker. The open letter has received more than 500 signatures, including those of Tony winners …