Supreme Court rejects Alabama's 2024 congressional map, deemed likely to violate Voting Rights Act. Earlier map also violated federal law, diluting Black voters' power. Redistricting to proceed with court-appointed experts creating new map with additional majority-Black district. Alabama's 27% Black population had only one majority-Black...
Trump's campaign modifies party rules to favor his presidential bid, leading to nationwide revisions. California GOP's executive committee awards all delegates to the candidate with over half of the statewide vote, benefiting Trump. Massachusetts Republicans propose a challenge: if Trump receives under 50% of votes,...
FEC Commissioner Trainor accuses Biden administration of weaponizing the commission to target political foes, sparking costly investigations on weak charges. Trainor warns of government weaponization to hinder citizenry political participation. He indicates the trend of criminal prosecution of political actors will continue, with FEC becoming...
Trump's campaign's efforts to change party rules for delegate selection have seen success, with states revising their rules. California's GOP executive committee granted all state delegates to any candidate securing over half the vote, favoring Trump. However, Massachusetts Republicans encourage competition, promising delegates to other...
Senator Bob Menendez and his wife face bribery charges, accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars for the senator's influence to benefit three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. The indictment includes conspiracy to commit bribery, honest services fraud, and extortion. Bribes allegedly...
The RNC raised the qualification bar for the third 2024 GOP debate, aiming to narrow the field before the Iowa caucuses. Candidates must now show 4% support in two national polls or one national and two early state polls. They also need 70,000 unique donors,...
Trump's campaign's strategic changes to GOP rules across states, like California, Nevada, and Michigan, have positioned him to secure the party's presidential nomination swiftly. The campaign focused on delegate allocation for each state's caucus or primary, altering rules to favor Trump, a departure from his...
Qualifications for GOP presidential debate tightened; fewer candidates expected. RNC now requires 50,000 unique donors (increase from 40,000) and 3% support in two national polls or one national plus two early state polls. Disputes over recognized polls; Suarez, Elder, Johnson claimed qualification but RNC rejected...
Pennsylvania introduces automatic voter registration for 2024 elections, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Eligible voters will be automatically registered during new or renewed ID and driver's license processes, replacing the previous opt-in system. Opt-out option available. Pennsylvania is the 24th state to adopt this system,...
Pennsylvania introduces automatic voter registration ahead of 2024 elections, as announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Automatic opt-in for eligible voters during renewal or receipt of ID cards or licenses replaces previous need for personal opt-in. Opt-out option available. Pennsylvania becomes 24th state adopting automatic registration,...
