Voting

DOJ Charges 16 Individuals in Noncitizen Voting and Election Fraud Cases

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The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 16 individuals across multiple states in connection with alleged voter registration fraud, illegal voting, and other election-related offenses, according to federal authorities. The cases encompass allegations of noncitizens casting ballots in federal elections, making false claims of U.S. citizenship, and submitting false statements related to naturalization. Prosecutors … Read more

Ukraine-Russia War: Cyber Attack Hits Voting System Amid Drone Strikes

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Russia’s ongoing parliamentary election, running from September 18 to 20, 2026, faces multiple digital disruptions alongside a widening domestic economic strain caused by military expenditures. According to state media and Interfax, Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova reported that Moscow’s online voting system was targeted by a strong overnight attack, while the digital ministry thwarted … Read more

Russia’s State Duma Election Tests Putin’s Economy

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is bracing for a domestic political test as the Kremlin holds its tightly controlled State Duma parliamentary election over a three-day period from Friday to Sunday. The vote is the first parliamentary election since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, serving as a critical gauge of public sentiment … Read more

Court Blocks Trump Voter List Order

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A U.S. appellate court on Saturday upheld a federal ruling that blocked President Trump’s executive order to create a list of eligible voters and limit the delivery of mail ballots to people on that list across nearly half of all states. Circuit Court of Appeals, the decision rejects the Trump administration’s effort to enforce mail-in … Read more

Trump to Meet With Frustrated GOP Senators

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a closed-door Senate Republican luncheon, his first such appearance in over a year. The visit comes as GOP senators express frustration over the President’s pressure to prioritize his voting legislation, his interference in personnel matters, and his influence on primary elections, according to … Read more

The UK’s Zany New Political Customs on Display

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Modern British politics is increasingly defined by the intersection of centuries-old ceremonial traditions and the rise of disruptive, individual-led protest culture. As established practices like the physical dragging of a new Speaker to the chair persist, they now share the political stage with the frequent defenestration of prime ministers and the rise of persistent activist … Read more

Nithya Raman Advances to November Runoff Against Karen Bass

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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass, according to election results confirmed this week. The matchup follows the elimination of Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, whose celebrity-driven campaign failed to secure a spot in the final round. Raman, a progressive, now faces Bass, a representative … Read more

Senate Candidate Graham Platner Addresses Voters at Portland Event

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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, on Sunday to stabilize his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Despite recent reports regarding allegations of past violence toward an ex-girlfriend and the exchange of sexually explicit messages while married, Platner maintains strong support from his base, with no major endorsements rescinded. … Read more

House Republicans Delay Iran War Powers Resolution Vote

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WASHINGTON — House Republican leadership declined to hold a vote on a war powers resolution this Thursday, choosing to delay the measure until June after struggling to secure the necessary support to defeat the Democratic-led initiative. The legislation, which aims to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the ongoing conflict with Iran, has become … Read more

GOP redistricting confuses voters and burdens election officials

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A rush to redraw congressional districts across several Southern states is triggering widespread voter confusion and creating significant logistical burdens for election officials, according to recent reports. The upheaval, occurring in the midst of primary season, follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act and has sparked an intensely partisan gerrymandering … Read more

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