Title: Illinois Playbook
Summary: Chicago City Council members are on a mission to oust CTA President Dorval Carter. They claim the agency is failing to address crime, hire new staff, and keep buses and trains running on schedule. Carter, however, is not taking this lying down. He fired back at the criticism, saying he’s doing his best to keep the city moving.

Title: Live updates: Trump fixer Michael Cohen to resume testimony in hush money trial
Summary: Cohen is a key player in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump. He spilled the beans during his first full day on the stand that Trump gave him the green light to pay Daniels.

Title: Georgian parliament passes ‘foreign agents’ bill amid scuffles
Summary: On Tuesday, the punch bowl was overflowing with punches as the third and final reading of the controversial legislation took place. The bill, which requires organisations receiving at least 20 percent of their funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, has sparked a heated debate. Critics argue that it poses a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s dreams of joining the European Union. But hey, who needs democracy when you have a good old-fashioned punch fight?

Title: Wake-up call needed for Biden, Dems? | BIDLACK
Summary: CNN.com is bringing you the best of iReporter photos in a weekly Travel Snapshots gallery. Don’t miss a single shot as we take you on a journey around the world. Visit CNN.com/Travel each week for a new gallery of snapshots that will make you want to pack your bags and hit the road.

Title: Louisiana political news briefs
Summary: Ronnie Johns, the former state lawmaker who chairs the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, is quitting his job as the state’s top gaming regulator at the end of June. He said he wanted to pursue other interests, such as playing more poker, watching more sports, and eating more fried chicken. He also admitted that he made a mistake by approving some questionable gaming licenses, which cost the state millions of dollars in fines and penalties. He said he was sorry for his oversight and hoped that the new gaming board would do a better job of regulating the industry. He also thanked his colleagues and supporters for their help and cooperation during his tenure. He said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family and friends, and maybe even running for governor someday. He said he had a lot of regrets and a lot of plans for the future. He said he was ready to move on and leave a legacy.

Title: Political heavy hitters criticize Mayor Harrell’s housing plan
Summary: Nearly four dozen organizations and businesses sign a letter to Seattle’s mayor. The letter is in response to the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Once adopted, the plan will guide how Seattle grows for the next 20-plus years. Or, as they put it, “We’re not saying we don’t want Seattle to grow, but we want it to grow in a way that makes sense for everyone.”

Title: Don’t blame the politicians, blame the voters
Summary: Kenneth Birnbaum: On so many important issues, voters are the real “deciders”. They’re the ones who get to choose who gets to make all the big decisions for them. And let’s be real, politicians are just trying to win over those voters with their fancy speeches and promises. But here’s the thing, folks: voters can be changed. It just takes a lot of effort and time. And let’s not forget, it usually takes a while for those changes to really take hold. So, if you want to see some real change in the world, don’t try to change the politicians. Change the voters, and watch the magic happen.

Title: Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention
Summary: The 18-year-old high school senior is one of the 41 at-large delegates from Florida, along with Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany, the youngest daughter of the president. The GOP is about to announce that his dad is the one and only presidential candidate.

Title: Can the Movement for Change break Ghana’s biparty democracy?
Summary: Ghana’s new party could be a game-changer, but only if they have a winning strategy. The 2020 elections were a snooze fest, with only 1.3% of the votes going to small parties and independent candidates. But wait, there’s hope! Alan Kyerematen, the first major party rebel, is here to shake things up. Will he be the next big thing?