A case that could further shrink the scope of the Voting Rights Act is before a federal appeals court Wednesday, with the appellate panel considering whether private entities – and not just the US Justice Department – can bring lawsuits under a key provision of the law.Source: Appeals court to consider ‘radical’ change to how voting rights are protected....

The state would lose its status as the first Democratic presidential primary under a new proposal that would elevate South Carolina. New Hampshire Democrats have waged a public battle against their party’s new lineup of presidential nominating states — and their position in it.Source: DNC members fire back over New Hampshire's complaints about primary changes....