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...
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...
US election disputes impact financial world; Fitch Ratings downgrades US credit due to governance decline. Brookings/States United survey reveals 90% institutional investors perceive rising US democracy threats, yet ...
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...
Wyoming's legislature examines AI regulation, considering three bills. One draft bill provides civil prosecution for "synthetic media" creators, allowing subjects or those misled by such media to sue for distribution restraint or damages. The bill also criminalizes unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media. Synthetic media,...
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly passed a redistricting reform plan, transferring map-drawing power from lawmakers to nonpartisan staff. Despite the plan resembling Governor Evers' nonpartisan redistricting proposal, Evers is likely to veto the "bogus" bill. The bill requires approval from the Republican Senate and Evers to become...
Mitt Romney, Utah Senator, known for his problem-solving and compromise-seeking, announced his decision not to run for re-election. His political approach, often out of step with current Republican sentiment, saw him partner with Republicans and Democrats on diverse issues. His tenure, though brief, left a...
Biden administration sought Supreme Court intervention in blocking a lower court order that restricted its communication with social media companies regarding content moderation. The order, deemed "unprecedented" by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, could place a district judge in charge of overseeing executive branch communication...
Florida GOP drops 2024 primary loyalty pledge requirement, favoring Trump. Pledge, binding candidates to support GOP nominee, was resisted by Trump and others. Trump's refusal risked exclusion from general election ballot. State party dropped pledge after vote, averting potential violation of national GOP rules on...
Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, clarifies it's not secretaries of state's role to decide Trump's future electoral eligibility, but courts'. Despite compelling arguments for Trump's disqualification under the 14th Amendment, unresolved questions about his involvement in the Capitol riot and 2020 election disputes remain....
