WASHINGTON – A Wisconsin man was arrested yesterday for assaulting law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon during the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which … Read More
Despite registering historic numbers of BIPOC voters in the last three elections, Georgia-based voting groups such as the New Georgia Project (NGP), Black Voters Matter Fund and GALEO must continue … Read More
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WASHINGTON – An Arizona man was arrested today for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 US Capitol breach that disrupted a joint session of the US Congress that … Read More
Good morning! Facebook’s response to Russia’s war should come as no surprise. He has been preparing for years. I’m Issie Lapowsky and I can’t stop watching the new “West Side … Read More
APPLETON — The state Supreme Court’s approval of Gov. Tony Evers’ electoral maps this month received lackluster responses from “fair maps” advocates in Fox Towns and across the state . … Read More
The June primaries are just months away, and a slate of San Mateo County candidates seeking to claim a number of key local, state and federal seats is taking shape … Read More
WASHINGTON – A New York man was arrested today for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of … Read More
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis failed to widely share specific, open-source threats seen prior to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to … Read More
His name is Marc Nolan. He is 67 years old, married with two adult children, a proud Army veteran and a retired technical executive. These days, however, the longtime Cherokee … Read More
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Democratic candidates were in Clearfield County on Friday afternoon for a petition-signing event at the Clearfield County Democratic Committee headquarters. Among those present were current … Read More
The Pennsylvania primary is fast approaching. As we all hope to agree, we want broad participation from informed voters. The ballot will be quite crowded with different races competing and … Read More
“One Damn Thing After Another” begins with a fond evocation of Barr’s childhood in a conservative family nestled in the liberal enclave surrounding Columbia University in New York. His mother … Read More
WASHINGTON — Duke Edward Wilson, 67, of Nampa, Idaho, was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for assaulting a law enforcement officer and other actions during the breach of … Read More
Businessman Ramit Varma is the latest Los Angeles mayoral candidate to qualify for the June primary election ballot after filing a petition with a sufficient number of valid signatures, the … Read More
“‘Our soldiers, our border guards, our territorial defence, even simple farmers capture Russian soldiers every day, and they all say the same thing: they don’t know why they are here,’” … Read More
In a legal brief intended to refute arguments against keeping certain documents secret on Wednesday night, the Jan. 6 committee said there were “good faith” reasons to believe President Donald … Read More
The push to penalize Russia for invading Ukraine is the first major sanctions campaign aimed at “financially destabilizing a head of state” by targeting digital assets, said Michael Fasanello, chief … Read More
The chasm between undocumented Central American migrants crossing the border and Latino residents of the valley is deep and wide. Many residents are Mexican Americans who have lived in the … Read More
As South Korea’s March 9 presidential election approaches, leading candidates are aligning themselves with the US-led war campaign against China by stoking anti-China sentiment. This serves to deflect growing domestic … Read More
In Federalist #62, James Madison explained that service in the United States Senate requires extensive knowledge and stability of character. Senators, he added, must resist “the impulse of sudden and … Read More
As Colorado county clerks face intense skepticism, The Gazette asked the three local candidates for El Paso County Clerk and Recorder to answer three questions about election security. Steve Schleiker, … Read More
Tuesday, March 1 is Election Day in Texas. People can vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries at in-person polling locations. To participate, a person must be a legally registered … Read More
2022 Texas governor primary polls: Greg Abbot leads by a huge margin in Republican primary polls while Beto O’Rourke is well positioned to secure the Democratic nomination. Incumbent Texas Governor … Read More
John Adams, Founding Father, Second President, once extolled the value of public service to his youngest son, Thomas Boylston Adams, in a letter written in 1789. “Public affairs, my son, … Read More
WordPress security firm Wordfence has published an advisory recommending to be vigilant against an increase in hacking activity after the Russian attack on Ukraine and offered tips to avoid falling … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Tennessee man was arrested today on charges of assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, which disrupted a joint session of … Read More
On one side is Alabama’s second congressional district and the predominantly white towns of Elmore County, residence to touristy fantasies like Wetumpka, where Southern Living has recently admired art galleries … Read More
An orange cat called Jorts became an internet sensation and turned out to be something of a mascot for the American labor movement. It all started with a story about … Read More
LANSING, Michigan— Senator Ruth Johnson Thursday introduced legislation requiring all new electronic voting machines purchased by Michigan election officials to be made in the United States “To ensure the integrity … Read More
through: MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press Job : February 17, 2022 / 8:10 a.m. EST / Update: February 17, 2022 / 8:21 a.m. EST FILE – Sen. … Read More
The United States Supreme Court has confirmed redistricting for partisan purposes, but the Voting Rights Act prohibits constituency lines that discriminate against black voters. Georgia’s black population has grown 16% … Read More
Mr. Thiel drew the most attention for two $10 million donations to Senate candidates Blake Masters in Arizona and JD Vance in Ohio. Like Mr. Thiel, the men are tech … Read More
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn waits ahead of a visit by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Pharr, Texas on June 30, 2021. Photo: callaghan o’hare/Reuters … Read More
QAnon, the extremist conspiratorial movement whose supporters believe Donald Trump is waging war on the ‘deep state’, appears to have launched a national effort to take control of the US … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Georgia man was arrested today for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. … Read More
I keep on my desk a copy of the oath my great-great-grandfather signed when he re-enlisted in the Union Army in 1863. Like the oath taken by all who serve … Read More
WASHINGTON – A New York man was arrested today on civil unrest and other charges for his actions during the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which … Read More
Dasha Prutt Credit: Submitted A Delaware County resident has officially entered the race for the First Congressional District, which covers all of Bucks County and a small portion of Montgomery … Read More
It has been over a year since the Riot of January 6 at the United States Capitol, and none of the defendants charged in the attack have yet been tried. … Read More
Democratic state Sen. Brittany Pettersen received two key endorsements this week for her bid to represent Colorado’s 7th congressional district, while ensuring she receives the party’s nomination. On Friday, Senator … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Virginia man was arrested today for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the … Read More
There is a lot of anxiety ahead of this year’s midterm elections. One of the key races to determine the composition of the nation’s Senate will take place here in … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Texas man was arrested today for crimes related to the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that … Read More
By DAVID KEYTON – Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) — A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi began three days of talks in Oslo on Sunday … Read More
The Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center will open on Saturday “Thanks to our amazing team of volunteers, the War Memorial will be open on Saturdays beginning in February,” a statement … Read More
By Kate Brumback | The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump and others … Read More
Adrian Smith seeks re-election | KHUB-AM, KFMT-FM Adrian Smith seeks re-election Posted By: Chris Walz January 19, 2022 at 3:09 p.m. State News SCOTTSBLUFF, NE – Congressman Adrian Smith sought … Read More
HOUSTON –Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Wednesday responded to rising numbers of rejected mail-in ballot applications and called for federal voting rights legislation. Hidalgo joins other Democratic leaders, including … Read More
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 19, 2022) – Ninety-five percent of Americans think misinformation is a problem, according to a poll by The Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for … Read More
Republican candidates vying for state and federal office took tough conservative stances on a range of issues Saturday at an annual meeting of Blaine County GOP supporters in Hailey, with … Read More
Loma Linda City Council seats currently held by Phil Dupper and Ron Dailey will be up for grabs in the state’s primary election on June 7. The contest filing period … Read More
While the United States House passed the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Advancement of Suffrage Act, two federal suffrage bills, they don’t have a clear path through … Read More
Since 2009, U.S. Representative Paul Tonko has represented a district that spans the Capital Region, an area in upstate New York that has reliably elected Democrats for a generation. Nonetheless, … Read More
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhode was charged this week with seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Under U.S. Code 18 Section 2384, … Read More
A voter votes during early voting at a polling place in New York City on Oct. 30, 2020. (Elizabeth Bick/The New York Times) By Madalyn Seaman | The public gallery … Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the John R. Lewis Freedom to Vote Act and the Advancing Voting Rights Act, and Caribbean U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke said she … Read More
While the big story in November will be the closely watched midterm election that will determine which political party controls Congress, the first will be the May 10 primary in … Read More
WASHINGTON — A California man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge of destroying government property for crimes related to the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, which … Read More
WASHINGTON – Three Florida men were arrested yesterday for felonies related to the breach of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint session of the US … Read More
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Thursday issued subpoenas to four major social media companies — Alphabet, Meta, Reddit and Twitter — … Read More
A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment yesterday, which was unsealed today, charging 11 defendants with seditious conspiracy and other felony charges related to the … Read More
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment yesterday, which was unsealed today, charging 11 defendants with seditious conspiracy and other felony charges related … Read More
WASHINGTON, Jan.12 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will make a personal appeal on Thursday to Democrats in the US Senate to unite to change house rules to pass voting rights … Read More
The West Virginia primary election will be held on May 10. Candidates can stand for election from January 10 to 29. In Jackson County, on day one, candidates filled out … Read More
Council members Carlina Rivera from District 2 and Erik Bottcher from District 3 have officially announced their support for Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for her re-election – a promising start for … Read More
The next election in Philadelphia is the PA primary on May 17, 2022. Are you ready to vote? We’ve put together this handy guide to how to vote so you … Read More
It’s still early days, but it’s likely that the only competitive court race between political parties in Republican-rich Knox County in 2022 will be the Sessions Court Division II judge, … Read More
By Lyra HalprinSpecial to the company “Make no mistake, voting rights are the key to protecting our democracy and avoiding a coup in 2024,” Representative John Garamendi told a crowd … Read More
Hours after rioters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Vice President Mike Pence listens after reading the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in the 2020 presidential election. … Read More
Representative Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Democratic-led House select committee investigating the Jan.6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol, said members expect this month to ask the former Vice … Read More
(WHTM) – On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed the United States Capitol. This year, on the anniversary of that event, the nation reflects on the insurgency and the events that … Read More
A year after the Jan.6 attack on the United States Capitol, new evidence reveals Colorado’s connections to the challenge of the 2020 election and the mob that stormed Congress. Why … Read More
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7) spoke to NewsNation for an interview on Jan.5. She spoke about the effect of winter weather on Virginia’s roads, the one-year anniversary … Read More
On the eve of the first anniversary of the January 6, 2021 riots on the United States Capitol, Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged to bring those involved to justice while … Read More
WASHINGTON – A father and son each pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to the January 6 violation of the United States Capitol, which disrupted a joint session … Read More
Jan. 3 – TUPELO – Outgoing U.S. Representative Trent Kelly seeks to represent northeastern Mississippi for two years in the House of Representatives. On Monday, Kelly officially qualified for re-election. … Read More
Salvation. Welcome to On Politics, your guide to political news in Washington and across the country. We are your hosts, Blake and Horrible. We’ve both been covering politics for a … Read More
Shiry Sapir – Candidate for the post of Superintendent of Public Education Shiry Sapir is a small business owner in Arizona and a loving mother of three. Mother of her … Read More
It is easy to describe the November municipal elections in several communities in western Massachusetts as historic. From Holyoke, where voters chose the city’s first Latino mayor, its most diverse … Read More
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania – As state and federal politicians were embroiled in battles against the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and the seat of the United States Capitol on January … Read More
New Netflix Movie Do not seek receives all kinds of criticism, many of which relate to the film’s not-so-hidden messages about climate action. Do not seek serves a much broader … Read More
U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) urges President Joe Biden to appoint a Representative Jamaal Bowman (DN.Y.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday urging him to use his … Read More
For the first time in modern political history, fewer residents of the city of Rochester voted in the November general election than in the primary. In the interest of voter … Read More
Washington (AFP) – While American Republicans cheered for impressive gains in the fall state election, their leader may not have been so thrilled as he followed the results of his … Read More
MOGADISHU, December 26 (Reuters) – The Somali president and prime minister each accused each other on Sunday of delaying the current parliamentary elections, in an analysts feud that could distract … Read More
WASHINGTON – South Dakota Senator John Thune is fast approaching a self-imposed deadline for announcing whether or not to stand for re-election. Senator Thune is currently the second-highest Republican in … Read More
On November 3, Richie Floyd, a former college science teacher, was elected in the St. Petersburg city council with 51 percent of the vote. Floyd, as a member of the … Read More
With less than two weeks of the anniversary of the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, three men from Springfield have pleaded guilty to federal offenses for unlawfully … Read More
(No date) – KMA News continues its “Project 2021” series, featuring the best local and regional stories from the past year. Today’s segment is the second focusing on the races … Read More
Another city has joined the movement to decriminalize psychedelics, with lawmakers in Port Townsend, Wash., Unanimously approving a reform resolution on Monday. The proposal, which was developed with input from … Read More
WASHINGTON, Dec.21 (Reuters) – Leading Republican vying to topple an Arizona Democrat in crucial US Senate race next year heats up when he talks about Democratic President Joe Biden’s “failed … Read More
WASHINGTON, Dec.20 (Reuters) – The United States Senate will vote early next year on President Joe Biden’s sweeping $ 1.75 trillion political bill and voting rights, the most recent Monday … Read More
Rep. Albio Sires (D-West New York) will not seek re-election in 2022 and Robert J. Menendez, the son of senior US Senator from New Jersey, has become the front-runner to … Read More
The United States Senate on Saturday confirmed Representative Claire Cronin of Easton, Massachusetts, as the United States’ ambassador to Ireland. The approval of the voice vote paves the way for … Read More
EXCLUSIVE NEWS US Congressman Jeff Van Drew, R-NJ-2, has once again secured one of the hardest-to-get and coveted Republican backers around. Congressman Van Drew has exclusively confirmed to me that … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Florida man was arrested yesterday for assaulting law enforcement and inflicting bodily harm during the January 6 violation of the United States Capitol, which disrupted a joint … Read More
Antofagasta, Chile – The Chileans will elect their next president this weekend – and the north of the country will prove essential, analysts say, as two very different candidates clash … Read More
WASHINGTON – A Colorado man was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and other crimes related to the January 6 violation of the United States Capitol, which disrupted a joint session … Read More
Representatives Kristen Arrington, Joe Casello and Kelly Skidmore support the candidacy of the Agriculture Commissioner. Candidate for governor Nikki fried on Tuesday announced a series of endorsements from current and … Read More
Is it a good idea for Joe Biden to run for office in 2024? And, if he runs again and wins, would it be good for the United States to … Read More
Senator Andrew Bragg – who launched the EY report on Tuesday at the Barangaroo offices of law firm Gilbert + Tobin – said the projections supported the government’s goal of … Read More
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after seeking re-election to represent Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives: “I … Read More
Keir Starmer and new shadow foreign minister David Lammy had two-hour private talks with former US President Barack Obama last week on how center-left parties can return to power – … Read More
Former President Donald Trump insisted his controversial Jan.6 speech ahead of his supporters’ attack on the U.S. Capitol was “extremely calming,” although he urged rally attendees to “fight like a … Read More
In this video, Jeffrey W. Hubbard is seen entering the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, according to an FBI affidavit. via the FBI The FBI arrested a Lincoln City … Read More
Jessica gonzález State Representative Jessica González, D-Dallas, filed for re-election on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to seat District 104 in the Texas House of Representatives. District 104 includes parts of Grand … Read More
Voter turnout in the Kenai Peninsula Borough is generally very low. But this year’s numbers were particularly grim, even for borough standards. The turnout was just under 12% in the … Read More
LAURINBURG – State Representative Garland Pierce applied for his re-election campaign on Tuesday, a day after his initial filing was rejected by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Shortly after … Read More
The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, United States, on November 16, 2021. REUTERS / Elizabeth Frantz / File Photo Register now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.com … Read More
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