‘Anti-American’: Biden slams voting restrictions as part of ‘big lie’
President Joe Biden addressed voting rights in a speech Tuesday in Philadelphia amid some Republican-led state legislatures enacting voting restrictions.
President Joe Biden addressed voting rights in a speech Tuesday in Philadelphia amid some Republican-led state legislatures enacting voting restrictions.
Democratic donor Ed Buck's trial centers on alleged injection fetish
Nearly two years after Ed Buck was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors, the wealthy Democratic donor is going on trial Tuesday on charges of providing fatal doses to two men, running a drug den and persuading others to travel for prostitution.
Nearly two years after Ed Buck was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors, the wealthy Democratic donor is going on trial Tuesday on charges of providing fatal doses to two men, running a drug den and persuading others to travel for prostitution.
Radio host Larry Elder enters California recall election
Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder entered California’s Sept. 14 recall election on Monday, bringing a well-known voice on the political right to a muddled Republican field trying to oust first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder entered California’s Sept. 14 recall election on Monday, bringing a well-known voice on the political right to a muddled Republican field trying to oust first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Texas Democrats leave state to break quorum and stop GOP voting bill
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Democrats look to Voting Rights Act of 1965 for change, but will need Supreme Court backing
Congressional Democrats want to reinstate key sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But they'll have to win over the Supreme Court.
Congressional Democrats want to reinstate key sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But they'll have to win over the Supreme Court.
Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday
President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.
President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.
Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
Democrat Eric Adams says he's ready to lead New York City
New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams is promising to guide the city to a new era of safety and prosperity. Adams bested a large Democratic field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.
New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner Eric Adams is promising to guide the city to a new era of safety and prosperity. Adams bested a large Democratic field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Eric Adams wins very close Democratic mayoral primary
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. He triumphed over a large field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. He triumphed over a large field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting.
Democratic mayoral primary: Another round of results expected Tuesday
The New York City Board of Elections is supposed to release absentee ballot results Tuesday when the next round of ranked choice tabulations comes out.
The New York City Board of Elections is supposed to release absentee ballot results Tuesday when the next round of ranked choice tabulations comes out.
New York City mayoral contenders sue to review ranked choice tally
The three candidates still in the running in the Democratic primary — Maya Wiley, Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia — have all filed legal actions seeking the right to review the ongoing ranked choice vote tally.
The three candidates still in the running in the Democratic primary — Maya Wiley, Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia — have all filed legal actions seeking the right to review the ongoing ranked choice vote tally.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Reps. Greene, Gaetz invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Pressure for reform at NYC Board of Elections increases after vote tally blunder
After botching the vote county of this week's primary election , a number of state and local lawmakers are calling for reforms at the New York City Board of Elections.
After botching the vote county of this week's primary election , a number of state and local lawmakers are calling for reforms at the New York City Board of Elections.
Supreme Court limits reach of Voting Rights Act
Justice Samuel Alito wrote that evidence that a law suppresses minority votes is not, by itself, enough to prove a violation under the Voting Rights Act.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote that evidence that a law suppresses minority votes is not, by itself, enough to prove a violation under the Voting Rights Act.
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers want Cuomo to resign or not run again
A new poll by Siena College indicates that a majority of New Yorkers want Governor Andrew Cuomo either to resign immediately or not to run for a fourth term in office.
A new poll by Siena College indicates that a majority of New Yorkers want Governor Andrew Cuomo either to resign immediately or not to run for a fourth term in office.