Institute for Free Speech supports FEC's Agenda Document 23-21-A, ensuring respect for First Amendment rights in political activity investigations. FEC investigations, unlike others, regulate core constitutionally protected activity. The proposal ensures investigations don't cramp "breathing space" necessary for First Amendment freedoms. The proposal vests investigation direction authority in Presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed Commission members, as required by the Federal Election Campaign...

Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek a second Senate term, citing time for new generation to lead. He says he believes a second term would be less productive due to House Republicans' disarray and lack of confidence in Biden and Trump's leadership. Romney, a Trump critic, was the only Republican to vote to convict Trump in both impeachment trials. Despite speculation...

John Eastman, ex-Chapman University law school dean and Trump advisor, faces California Bar trial for alleged ethics violations linked to false election fraud claims. Eastman's first witness, former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Michael Gableman, led a controversial, taxpayer-funded election investigation yielding no fraud proof. Gableman's report focused on grant money from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), funded...

John Eastman, ex-Chapman University law school dean and Trump advisor, faces California Bar's case alleging unfit law practice due to ethics violations concerning false election fraud claims. Eastman's first witness, former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Michael Gableman, led a controversial, taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election, despite admitting lack of election law experience. Gableman's inquiry, costing over $1 million, alleged...

Biden extends 2018 national emergency order, citing foreign interference threat in US elections. Despite no evidence of foreign powers altering election outcomes, they historically exploit US's open political system. Digital proliferation heightens vulnerabilities, intensifies interference threat. Unauthorized election infrastructure access, covert propaganda distribution pose unusual, extraordinary national security, foreign policy threats. Source: Federal Technology News, Research & Events...

State election officers resist involvement in potential challenges to Trump's 2024 eligibility. They cite role boundaries and voter choice. The 14th Amendment's insurrection clause is the contention point. Some argue it disqualifies Trump. New Hampshire, Arizona, Michigan, Colorado secretaries face legal challenges regarding Trump's eligibility. Most officers avoid commenting on the clause's applicability. Georgia's Secretary criticizes challenges as ballot box...

"California's AB 969 legislation mandates state-approved machines for ballot counting, in response to Shasta County's right-wing supervisors' attempt to hand-count future elections. The bill, awaiting the governor's signature, bans hand-counting in elections with over 1,000 registered voters, or 5,000 for special elections, except in emergencies. Shasta County's conservative board had cancelled its contract with Dominion Voting Systems to hand-count ballots,...

State election officers reject involvement in potential challenges to Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility. Focusing on process, not judicial determinations, they emphasize voters' rights to choose. The 14th Amendment's insurrection clause is cited as grounds for disqualification. Legal challenges are emerging in New Hampshire, Arizona, Michigan, and Colorado. Most officers refrain from commenting on the clause's applicability. Georgia's Secretary of State...