Trump To Nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, DOJ Lead
Trump announced Wednesday he’s nominating Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general and lead the Department of Justice.
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Why Haven’t Numerous California House Races Been Called Yet?
The U.S. House, which currently has a Republican majority, is still up for grabs in the 2024 election, since 18 races haven’t been called — and 10 of them are in California.
NY GOP Rep Challenges Certain Ballots Cast From County Jail
An incumbent GOP House candidate in a tight New York race is seeking to halt the counting of ballots cast by incarcerated voters in Westchester County Jail.
Ex-Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro Suspended From Practicing Law in New York
The New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division suspended Kenneth Chesebro indefinitely in connection with his Georgia indictment.
Congressional Democrats Call for Immediate Federal Aid to Protect Elections After Hurricanes
Congressional Democrats sent letters to President Joe Biden’s administration and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on Thursday asking for federal funding, resources and support to ensure elections remain accessible amid Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Former Trump Attorney Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in DC
Rudy Giuliani is permanently barred from practicing law in Washington, D.C. over his rampant falsehoods about voter fraud in the 2020 election.
House Passes Budget Bill Without SAVE Act to Keep Government Open
The House passed a bill Wednesday to fund the government until December and removed the proof of citizenship requirement that was in a previous version of the legislation.
Congressional Democrats, Activists Renew Push for Passage of Four Voting Rights Bills
“What do we want? Democracy! When do we want it? Now!” These words were chanted repeatedly in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday by some House and Senate Democrats and numerous activists during an event announcing the renewed push to pass four voting rights bills in Congress.
Feds Bring New Election Subversion Indictment Against Trump After Immunity Ruling
Federal prosecutors filed a new indictment Tuesday against former President Donald Trump in connection with his efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 election.
Senate Democrats to DOJ: More Action Is Needed To Protect Election Workers
A group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging the agency to take more action to protect election workers.
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