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Trump flexes his muscle in Congress in preview of second-term power struggles

Former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to shut down the government over a spending deal last week, giving GOP lawmakers a glimpse at the chamber’s life under a second Trump administration. The former president’s wading into congressional affairs caused further problems for Republican leadership, who were trying to whip support for a continuing […]

What to know about Election Day paid time off in your state

As early voting gets underway and ballots begin to be mailed out ahead of the general election, millions of people still plan to vote on Nov. 5. In some countries, voting is compulsory, and citizens are given the day off to cast their ballots. This is not the case in the United States, where Election […]

Sununu signs voter ID law, Democrats threaten lawsuits

(The Center Square) – In a move that goes into effect after this year’s election cycle, New Hampshire strengthened its voting laws by eliminating voter identification exceptions. The new law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu signifies a win for Republicans, who are eager to strengthen voting laws nationwide. Sununu praised the Republican-backed bill, citing the […]

‘California is an open territory for the cartel to do whatever it wants’: Sheriffs

(The Center Square) – California residents are suffering from Biden-Harris administration “open border” policies and California’s sanctuary state law, California sheriffs argue. At a recent U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing on victim perspectives, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said, “when it comes to open borders and the impact of illegal immigration in California, I have a front […]

Spokane mayor pulls plan to relocate CAT; potential ethical concerns around funding

(The Center Square ) – The City of Spokane on Thursday stepped back on its plan to relocate the Compassionate Addiction Treatment facility following significant backlash, opting instead to devote the funding toward its new shelter model, though another use of the remaining funds could raise ethical concerns. Spokane announced its plan to move CAT out of the Division Corridor last month. All […]

Judge to allow political expert to testify in Madigan corruption trial

(The Center Square) – A judge said Friday that he’ll allow a professor to testify about Chicago’s political machine at former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s upcoming corruption trial. Madigan’s defense team had asked Judge John Robert Blakey to keep University of Illinois Chicago professor Dick Simpson from taking the stand in front of a jury. […]

North Carolina election board faces 7th lawsuit in 52 days

(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s State Board of Elections says a mobile phone identification is acceptable for the state’s voter ID law. The state and national Republican organizations on Thursday in court said it is not. Seven times in 52 days, the five-member bipartisan state authority and its executive director who manage the elections […]

Investigation into Jones’ actions during 2020 elections closed

(The Center Square) – Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will not face prosecution for his actions during the 2020 presidential election, according to Pete Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia. Jones was one of 16 Republicans who signed on as an alternate elector supporting former President Donald Trump, who lost a close […]

Riley Gaines warns Harris presidency would put Biden’s gender policies ‘on steroids’

EXCLUSIVE — Outkick’s Gaines for Girls podcast host Riley Gaines warned that the consequences of a 2024 victory by Vice President Kamala Harris would escalate the Biden administration’s work on transgender ideology. Gaines referenced how Harris was voted “the most progressive senator” during her time in the Senate, which she cited as a reason to […]

North Carolina sends out ballots two weeks late thanks to RFK Jr. lawsuit

North Carolina will begin sending out ballots next week after a lawsuit from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delayed the initial distribution, which would’ve made the state first in sending out ballots. Kennedy won his lawsuit against the state, resulting in them taking his name off the ballot as he had requested. Kennedy did so in […]
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