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California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won a special election Thursday to fill the remaining term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Supreme Court’s chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
Chief Justice Roberts temporarily allowed White House construction on President Trump’s $400 million ballroom project to proceed while the Supreme Court considers the administration’s emergency appeal.
US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changes
The US Postal Service prepared to implement new mail-in voting restrictions tied to a Trump executive order, despite federal court injunctions currently blocking the changes ahead of November midterm elections.
Inside Trump’s remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
President Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by replacing its lawn with a white stone patio and installing statues of American founders, including a new Thomas Jefferson sculpture.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended visa processing from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance, ruling the Secretary of State exceeded statutory authority.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse, has died at 94. The Kansas senator served three terms and was known for her moderate Republican politics and independence.
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Trump continues advocating for data centers as economically beneficial, but the issue has become politically toxic for candidates across both parties in midterm races due to voter concerns over environmental and utility impacts.
Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Nancy Kissinger, philanthropist and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died at age 92 at her Connecticut home.
FACT FOCUS: Census Bureau report does not prove Trump’s claim about noncitizen voting in 2020
President Trump cited a Census Bureau report claiming 24,000 noncitizens voted in 2020, but experts say the report’s methodology is flawed and likely produced false positives.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Governors in key electoral states are shifting their positions on data centers ahead of midterm elections, imposing stricter requirements on the energy-intensive facilities amid growing public opposition.
‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Republican Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations while seeking reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a sharp attack on President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, calling it “uniquely despicable” during a campaign rally in Atlanta.
Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
President Trump ordered scaled-back military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Congressional lawmakers criticized the decision as shortsighted and warned it could strengthen Russia’s position in Ukraine.
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
The Trump administration paused border wall construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday as Customs and Border Protection evaluates the controversial Texas project amid environmental concerns.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil rights advocates asked the Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, challenging what they view as state-sponsored religious expression in classrooms.
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
A voting rights organization filed suit challenging a New Hampshire law that bars student IDs as valid voter identification, arguing it disproportionately impacts young voters without driver’s licenses.
Election denier Tina Peters to be hired as elections consultant in conservative California county
Shasta County’s election official plans to hire former Colorado election denier Tina Peters, recently released from prison, as an elections consultant, drawing criticism from state and federal officials.
White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
The White House launched personal attacks against CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she questioned Trump about comments made by a Democratic senator regarding the president’s conduct.
What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Primary elections Tuesday in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming and California will shape the midterm contests this fall, with races featuring redistricting fallout, establishment-progressive battles and multiple candidates sharing identical surnames.
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The big names to watch out for in the European elections
Image Credit - Shutterstock.com With Brexit yet again being delayed, the United Kingdom will take part in the upcoming European elections, but whether or not the new Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) take their seats is another matter, as Prime Minister...
California, Kentucky Move Toward Online Gaming
The past several weeks have brought with them a steady stream of news related to states in the U.S. moving toward some form of online gambling. In particular, California and Kentucky are taking steps in securing a web-based gambling initiative within their borders,...
Banking Reform in the USA
Between President Obama’s ineffectual proposals and Mitt Romney’s loving embrace, bankers have little to fear from either administration, and that leaves America on perilously thin economic ice. Neil Barofsky, former special inspector general in charge of policing TARP, the bailout’s Troubled Asset and Relief Plan, discusses the critical need to tackle banking reform and avoid another financial meltdown.