A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules
Read full article: A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rulesThe recount underway in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race marks the end of a chaotic post-election period that has become the latest example of how disputed election rules can expose weak points in a core function of American democracy.
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Read full article: Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equalityDemocratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.
Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress
Read full article: Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next CongressCongress has a short but important to-do list as lawmakers return to Washington this coming week for what is known as a lame-duck session.
Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and why
Read full article: Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and whyBlack and Latino voters moved toward Republican Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, and some of the biggest shifts were among men under age 45, and that helped expand his margin over Democrat Kamala Harris.
Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin
Read full article: Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy BaldwinThe Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin after it determined that Republican Eric Hovde wouldn’t be able to take the lead once the remaining untabulated ballots were counted.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral voteDemocrat Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday.
North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history
Read full article: North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist historyNorth Carolina's 10 historically Black colleges are going all out to get their nearly 40,000 students to vote.
Vote 2024: Salazar faces congressional challenge from Miami-Dade school board member
Read full article: Vote 2024: Salazar faces congressional challenge from Miami-Dade school board memberDemocrats are once again trying to flip the District 27 U.S. congressional seat, currently held by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allred’s bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right
Read full article: In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the rightDemocrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on New York’s ballot this November because they believed it could energize liberals eager to protect abortion rights.
This Week In South Florida: Miami-Dade candidates for sheriff debate
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Miami-Dade candidates for sheriff debateWith the primary victories behind them, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz now have their sights set on November, where one of them will become Miami-Dade’s first elected sheriff in 60 years.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC pollA new Pearson Institute/AP-NORC survey finds Republicans are more likely to see Israel as an ally that shares the U.S.'s interests and values, while Democrats are more likely to see Israel as a partner that doesn’t share U.S. interests and values.
Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won't resign
Read full article: Feds charge NYC mayor with selling his influence to foreign nationals. He says he won't resignNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to stay in office after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and businesspeople buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions and lavish overseas trips.
Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of FameAfter fueling so many other people’s parties, it will be time for Kool & the Gang to themselves finally celebrate when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month in Cleveland.
Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska's Electoral College law
Read full article: Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska's Electoral College lawA top Donald Trump ally is pressuring Nebraska Republicans to award all of their state’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner, a late-stage rule change that would potentially help return Trump to the White House.
Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in Nevada
Read full article: Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in NevadaThe Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Nevada’s Green Party seeking to include presidential candidate Jill Stein on the ballot in the battleground state.
South Florida voters react to Harris-Trump presidential debate
Read full article: South Florida voters react to Harris-Trump presidential debateThe first presidential debate of the season captured the attention of South Florida voters, who gathered at various watch parties throughout the region to assess the performances of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’
Read full article: DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure ‘above board’; critics call it ‘desperation’Taking questions from members of the media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics of a taxpayer-funded website that appears to campaign against an upcoming ballot measure to put abortion rights in the state’s constitution.
Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would work
Read full article: Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would workFormer President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families.
Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measure
Read full article: Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measureA New York judge says he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights.
James Reyes, Rosie Cordero-Stutz eye historic election for Miami-Dade’s 1st sheriff in over 60 years
Read full article: James Reyes, Rosie Cordero-Stutz eye historic election for Miami-Dade’s 1st sheriff in over 60 yearsWith the primary victories behind them, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz now have their sights set on November, where one of them will become Miami-Dade’s first elected sheriff in 60 years.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: Aug. 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: Aug. 18, 2024To discuss the changing dynamic of this year’s elections, Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida lawmakers Shevrin Jones, a Democrat, and Alex Rizo, a Republican. Carlton Gillespie, of Florida International University; Laralyn Jackson, of the University of Miami; and Liv Caputo, of Florida State University joined Milberg for the TWISF NextGen Roundtable. For the Tell Me Something Good segment, Milberg interviews Miami Northwestern High’s track and field coach Carmen Jackson, who is going to Paris to cheer for a group of her mentees competing in the Olympic Games.
This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 18, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Rodney Jacobs and Chad Klitzman, Democrats running for the Florida State Senate District 35 seat against Barbara Sharief, a former Broward County mayor.
This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 18, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Torey Alson, a Broward School Board member; Rodney Jacobs and Chad Klitzman, both Democrats running for the Florida State Senate; and Scott Galvin, a North Miami councilman. Local 10 News Anchor Calvin Hughes talks about his coverage of Haiti.
Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical PennsylvaniaFormer President Donald Trump has repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic convention
Read full article: Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic conventionTeamsters union members will host Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in the near future.
Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take hold
Read full article: Border arrests drop 33% to a 46-month low in July after asylum restrictions take holdU.S. authorities say arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plummeted 33% in July to the lowest level since September 2020, a result of asylum being temporarily suspended.
US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospects
Read full article: US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospectsA surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer sentiment slightly this month.
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
Read full article: Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS NewsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election.
Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet
Read full article: Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphletThe Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an informational pamphlet for voters can refer to a fetus as an “unborn human being.”.
Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump
Read full article: Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with TrumpKamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump.
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
Read full article: A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
Read full article: House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victimsA top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
Read full article: Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remainThree independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia’s presidential ballot on Tuesday.
Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget
Read full article: Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budgetThe Senate’s top Democrat says he'll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law restoring right to vote to people with felony convictions
Read full article: Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law restoring right to vote to people with felony convictionsThe Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a 2023 state law that restores voting rights for felons once they have completed their prison sentences.
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Read full article: In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings ActSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month.
Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks
Read full article: Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaksSenators are heading home for the month after failing to advance a bill to expand the child tax credit and restore some business tax breaks.
Vance praises a key leader behind Project 2025, a conservative effort Trump has disavowed
Read full article: Vance praises a key leader behind Project 2025, a conservative effort Trump has disavowedJD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, has praised the vision of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts in the foreword of a forthcoming book.
House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
Read full article: House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixesThe House has voted to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Read full article: Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen namesVice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.
Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine
Read full article: Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for UkraineU.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign for reelection brings a new element of uncertainty for Ukraine.
TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in August
Read full article: TRACKER: 2,668 DNC delegates clear the path for Harris nomination in AugustAfter President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s pick to run against former President Donald Trump, the party’s leaders started to rally behind her.
The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin to formally nominate former President Donald Trump as the GOP nominee.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Read full article: Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majorityDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
Actor Ashley Judd, a Democratic activist, adds her voice to those calling on Biden to leave the race
Read full article: Actor Ashley Judd, a Democratic activist, adds her voice to those calling on Biden to leave the raceActor Ashley Judd is adding her voice to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race following his performance in last month’s debate.
Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts
Read full article: Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districtsMississippi election officials say redrawing legislative districts in time for this November’s election is impossible because of tight deadlines to prepare ballots.
Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public
Read full article: Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in publicAfter meeting for around two hours to discuss whether President Joe Biden should remain at the top of their presidential ticket, Senate Democrats almost unanimously have agreed on one thing — not to say anything about it.
Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag
Read full article: Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lagPresident Joe Biden has plenty of explanations for his terrible performance in last week’s presidential debate.
Republicans and Democrats meet for watch parties in Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Republicans and Democrats meet for watch parties in Miami, Fort LauderdalePresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be standing about 8 feet apart on stage and there won’t be an audience during their 90-minute debate on Thursday night.
Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
Read full article: Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority votersA top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections.
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
Read full article: Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixesNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has halted a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan.
Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
Read full article: Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rightsSenate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.
At bribery trial, ex-US official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain in Egyptian meat controversy
Read full article: At bribery trial, ex-US official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain in Egyptian meat controversyAt a bribery trial, a former top U.S. agricultural official has cast Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain who tried to stop him from disrupting an unusual sudden monopoly that developed five years ago over the certification of meat exported to Egypt.
California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants
Read full article: California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrantsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for his proposal to eliminate an optional Medicaid benefit for some disabled immigrants.
Trump to be sentenced 4 days before Republican National Convention
Read full article: Trump to be sentenced 4 days before Republican National ConventionFormer President Donald Trump’s sentencing on the hush-money conviction is set for July 11 — four days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safeDemocrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save Speaker Mike Johnson from an attempt by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from the job.
Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump
Read full article: Failure to oust Speaker 'MAGA Mike' Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with TrumpHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has a survived an attempt by far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from office.
Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the border
Read full article: Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the borderThe Biden administration plans to propose a new rule Thursday aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
Read full article: Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rightsMinnesota lawmakers have launched their debate on far-reaching legislation that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
Read full article: House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trialHouse impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court rulingSen. Rick Scott of Florida is joining other Republican incumbents scrambling to strike a balance in their abortion rights messaging.
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate
Read full article: House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to SenateSpeaker Mike Johnson will not send the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week as previously planned.
GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke
Read full article: GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebukeHard-right congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is escalating her criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson and threatening his ouster.
Americans think a president's power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds — unless their side wins
Read full article: Americans think a president's power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds — unless their side winsA poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Opinion Research finds that while Americans say they respect the Constitution’s checks and balances and don’t want a president to have too much power, that view shifts if the candidate of their party wins the presidency.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Read full article: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for electionsPrivate money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there's worry over risks, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there's worry over risks, AP-NORC poll findsAmericans are more worried about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. than they were a few years ago, a change driven largely by increased concern among Republicans.
Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House
Read full article: Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama HouseA Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature.
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll findsA new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
Read full article: Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancyDonald Trump is suggesting he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure.
Vote 2024: Local elections take spotlight as voters head to polls
Read full article: Vote 2024: Local elections take spotlight as voters head to pollsWith Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee and Democrats not holding a presidential primary in Florida in 2024, local races will be the most consequential items on the ballot in Tuesday’s Florida elections.
Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
Read full article: Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powersA major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Read full article: In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictionsVice President Kamala Harris has toured a Minnesota Planned Parenthood clinic that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
House Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aid
Read full article: House Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aidHouse Democrats as well as a small group of centrist Republicans are launching separate long-shot efforts to force a vote on tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine.
More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the election
Read full article: More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the electionMore than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully reject pro-Israel groups’ efforts to primary challenge liberal members who've been critics of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll findsA new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds few Americans want the U.S. to take a more active role in solving the world's problems.
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
Read full article: House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadlineThe House has passed a $460 billion package of spending bills that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdownCongressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump
Read full article: Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to TrumpMichigan Republicans awarded all 39 of the state’s remaining presidential delegates to Donald Trump during a convention Saturday.
Georgia House passes bill requiring jailers to identify and hold immigrants after student's killing
Read full article: Georgia House passes bill requiring jailers to identify and hold immigrants after student's killingGeorgia House Republicans are backing a bill that would require every eligible police and sheriff’s department to help identify undocumented immigrants and detain them for possible deportation.
Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Read full article: Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatmentsSenate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice.
New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House
Read full article: New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for HouseNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved a Democrat-drawn congressional map that gives the party a modest boost in a few battleground districts.
Thousands of South Florida voters switching parties ahead of presidential primary
Read full article: Thousands of South Florida voters switching parties ahead of presidential primaryA large number of former South Florida Democrats are set to have a say in the race between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
Saving democracy is central to Biden's campaign messaging. Will it resonate with swing state voters?
Read full article: Saving democracy is central to Biden's campaign messaging. Will it resonate with swing state voters?As President Joe Biden campaigns for reelection, he's warning that Donald Trump will be a grave threat to American democracy if he's in the White House.
Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
Read full article: Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programsHouse Republicans may be critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere.