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
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
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
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
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of sexually explicit messages while married, Platner maintains strong support from his base, with no major endorsements rescinded.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
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
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
Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Voting Map: A Blow to the Voting Rights Act and a Shift in Electoral Power The US Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, delivered on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, has significantly curtailed the application of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), potentially reshaping congressional maps across the nation and bolstering … Read more
LGBTQ+ Health Costs: A Growing Concern as Midterms Approach As the 2026 midterm elections draw closer, economic anxieties are taking center stage for voters. But for LGBTQ+ adults, the burden of rising costs is particularly acute, especially when it comes to healthcare. Latest data reveals that LGBTQ+ individuals are facing significant challenges affording basic necessities, … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans began an effort Tuesday to hold the Senate floor and debate a bill requiring stricter voter registration rules, despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass. The move comes as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act on the legislation before November’s midterm elections. The debate, which could last a week or … Read more