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Alito Blasts Latest SCOTUS Ballot Ruling as Invitation to Voter Fraud Risks
The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within a state-defined grace period.
Iowa Democrat Who Touted 'Strong Work Ethic' Misses More Than Half of House Votes
Lindsay James, a Democratic candidate for Congress, missed 177 of 342 votes (51.7%) in the Iowa House while campaigning for federal office.
Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Ruben Gallego
The bipartisan committee found no evidence supporting allegations of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
Johnson Warns Republicans Blocking House Agenda Over SAVE America Act Is 'Self-Defeating'
House Speaker's warning comes as hard-liner rebellion threatens to derail the annual defense authorization bill this week.
Supreme Court Agrees to Take up Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Law Dispute
Justices will review an appeals court ruling that found the state laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship were preempted by federal law.
Supreme Court Declines to Review Texas Voter Assistance Ban, Leaving Restrictions in Place
The decision leaves intact a Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld Texas's felony charges for paid help with mail-in ballots, a win for the state over civil rights groups.
GOP Sen. Cassidy Seeks to Explain RFK Jr. Confirmation Vote for Health and Human Services
The Louisiana Republican said he voted for Kennedy believing there would be 'guardrails' in place, but acknowledged a broken agreement over CDC vaccine information.
Louisiana Democrats Pick Rural Farmer to Challenge GOP in Uphill Senate Bid
Jamie Davis defeated Gary Crockett in Saturday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee, setting up a contest against either Rep. Julia Letlow or Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming in reliably red Louisiana.
California State Sen. Wiener Condemns Harassment at Trans March in San Francisco
The Democratic congressional candidate said protesters upset over his Israel-Gaza stance surrounded, verbally and physically intimidated him during Pride Shabbat event.
Bill Maher Says His Vote Is in Play as Democrats Face Questions Over Socialist Candidates
The HBO host told Vice President JD Vance that recent wins by Democratic socialist candidates could threaten the party's coalition.