Policy & Law — Archive
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US Has Long History of Reshaping Voting Districts for Political Gain, Raising Legal Questions
From colonial-era gerrymandering to modern litigation, both major parties have sought electoral advantage through redistricting.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan Departing Administration Effective Immediately
Pentagon announces departure of latest high-ranking military leader as Trump administration continues leadership shakeup amid Middle East tensions.
Johnson Faces Pressure From All Sides as Funding to Pay DHS Workers Dwindles
DHS Secretary warns money to pay employees will run out by first week of May, as House Republicans debate sequencing of funding bills
Manhattan DA's Office Employee Charged With Sexual Abuse After Alleged Incident on Queens Subway
Tauhid Dewan, a senior investigative analyst at the Manhattan DA's office for nearly four years, faces multiple charges including forcible touching and third-degree sexual abuse.
SPLC Revenue Doubled After Charlottesville Rally as DOJ Alleges Informant Ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center's revenue grew from $51 million in 2016 to $133 million by October 2017, following the deadly Unite the Right rally that left one woman dead.
Former Missouri Lawmaker Wins Back $22,500 Seized After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Cole County judge ruled the Missouri House lacked authority to deduct salary for investigation costs, saying rules could not be changed after the fact.
Four House Members Face Pressure to Resign or Expel in Rare Congressional Trend
The unusual clustering of embattled lawmakers has sparked debate over party discipline and ethical standards in Congress.
Massie Says $10M Wasted in Kentucky GOP Primary, Compares Spending to Virginia Redistricting
The Kentucky Republican incumbent criticized spending against his campaign ahead of the May 19 primary, where Trump has endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein.
Virginia Republicans Blame Party Leadership After Narrow Redistricting Loss
Democrats outspent Republicans by roughly three-to-one margin, with Virginians for Fair Elections raising $64 million ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Cairo 3D Printer Housing Project Fails After $1.1M Investment, Cracked Walls and FBI Probe
The single duplex built with the industrial printer remains unfinished in the southern Illinois town that desperately needs housing.