22 Sep

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 included cash, gold bars, mortgage payments, a luxury vehicle, and more. Agents found over $480,000...

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21 Sep

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 disorganized 2016 campaign. The changes, implemented in 30 states and territories since 2019, include shifting...

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20 Sep

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 their polls. Candidates must meet requirements 48 hours before debate; also sign RNC's loyalty pledge....

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19 Sep

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, used by both Democratic and Republican-led states. Shapiro's office anticipates a significant increase in registered...

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19 Sep

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, a practice used by both Democratic and Republican-led states. State anticipates gaining tens of thousands...

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19 Sep

Court halts redistricting process in New York; GOP wins preliminary round. Mid-level court order for Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw districts stayed; appeal by GOP argued premature action constitutionally impermissible. Court's decision delays process; condensed schedule anticipated if Democrats prevail. Late final decision could limit commission's preparation time for new lines, make public hearings difficult. GOP may challenge new maps...

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19 Sep

Alabama launches own voter database, Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), after withdrawing from national Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) system. AVID, under Alabama's control, aims to manage state's registered voter rolls. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will identify registered voters who've moved and obtained licenses in other states, making them ineligible to vote in Alabama. AVID also uses National Change of...

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18 Sep

Special Counsel Jack Smith proposed a gag order, restricting former President Donald Trump's criticism of Smith and his prosecution. Smith's motion, described as "narrowly tailored", intends to prevent Trump's comments from prejudicing his 2020 federal election interference case. Smith's move could be seen as reinforcing Trump's claims of election interference by the Biden Administration. The gag order, common in high-profile...

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