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North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda - The Boston Globe The North Carolina Senate advanced measures this week amplifying recent GOP-backed laws eroding powers of Democratic executive branch officials.

“[K]eeping North Carolina out of multistate lawsuits wouldn’t damage efforts to challenge Trump orders. But it could have a major impact if North Carolina doesn’t push back over policies that target the state specifically.”

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A ‘Business-Friendly’ Lawyer’s Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick (Gift Article) Pam Bondi, whom President-elect Donald J. Trump intends to nominate as attorney general, received trips and donations funded by those seeking favors from her Florida office.

“‘The AG must first serve the American people and justice,’ said James Tierney… ‘She can never serve the personal interests of the president or others seeking favors from him.’”

Eric Lipton & Kate Kelly, “A ‘Business-Friendly’ Lawyer’s Rise From Lobbyist to AG Pick…,” NYTimes, Jan. 8, 2025