Campaigns · 117th Congress
Courts may play outsize role in redistricting fights
The state has a March 1 primary and already faces half a dozen lawsuits over its new congressional map.
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Congress · 117th Congress
House passes Israel Iron Dome funding with some Democratic defections
The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would provide $1 billion in supplemental military assistance to Israel, but there were some notable Democrats in opposition.
Congress · 117th Congress
Census results start wave of litigation over new maps
[jwp-video n=”1″] On Monday, the Census Bureau released results from its once-a-decade national headcount.
Policy · 117th Congress
As some states rush to redistrict, gerrymandering fight moves to back burner
Silver pointed to HR 1, a major voting and elections bill, as a potential solution to the problem of politically drawn maps.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census data delay adds to voting advocates’ equitable map woes
John Sarbanes, D-Md., recently reintroduced the For The People Act (HR 1), which would, among other things, mandate states to adopt nonpartisan commissions for their redistricting process.
Policy · 116th Congress
High early turnout of voters eases tech and security worries on Election Day
[jwp-video n=”1″] Since then the agency has worked with state and local election officials who oversee federal elections in more than 9,000 jurisdictions to help them beef up their cybersecurity
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court allows Florida to enforce felon voting rights law
But on July 1, the U.S.
Policy · 116th Congress
Citing census delay, New Jersey looks to push legislative redistricting to 2023
[jwp-video n=”1″] In New Jersey, Republicans including Assemblyman Chris DePhillips argued the bill passed Thursday went too far, pointing out that the resolution would amend the constitution
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lawmakers and disinformation experts say social media companies must be prepared to confront the likely onslaught of lies and misleading information during that period.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Congress must act now to help states with vote-by-mail in November, experts say
[jwp-video n=”1″] In March, Congress provided states with $400 million as part of a roughly $2 trillion economic relief package (PL 116-136) to help them prepare for elections affected by the
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
[jwp-video n=”1″] “He has decades of experience he’s drawing on,” says GOP Rep. Steve Stivers, who represents part of the state capital of Columbus and environs. “He’s making tough calls.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic pushes states to vote-by-mail, bringing new challenges
States may need automated sorting equipment that can cost as much as $1 million, and it could take some jurisdictions months to procure, install and train workers to use them, Hovland said.
Policy · 116th Congress
House Republicans break 2-to-1 against Trump on withdrawal of Kurd support
By a 2-to-1 margin, House Republicans on Wednesday broke with President Donald Trump and opposed his decision to pull back U.S. forces in Syria, a move that exposed Kurdish fighters to attack from Turkey
Policy · 115th Congress
Supreme Court Sides With Ohio’s Voter-Purge Law
Alito wrote that an estimated 24 million voter registrations in the United States are either invalid or significantly inaccurate, encompassing about 1 in 8 voters.
Policy · 115th Congress
Fall Elections Key Moment in Medicaid Expansion Debate
ICYMI: Trump Discusses Health Care Plans at ‘Right to Try’ Bill Signing [jwp-video n=”1″] Interest in expansion Experts say the recent developments are fueled, in part, by greater certainty
Policy · 115th Congress
Health Officials Hit Back at Critics of Trump’s Drug Price Plan
3 Things to Watch in Pennsylvania’s Primaries [jwp-video n=”1″]
Policy · 115th Congress
Texas Congressional Map Comes Under Supreme Court Scrutiny
Watch: The Many Ways to Draw a Gerrymander [jwp-video n=”1″] The 27th District, located in Central Texas and along the Gulf Coast, was recently vacated by Republican Rep.
Policy · 115th Congress
Conservative Groups Warn Tariffs Could Cost Republicans
Watch: Ryan Says There’s a ‘Smarter’ Way to Go on Tariffs [jwp-video n=”1″] “History is littered with examples of trade wars ending badly, and if this goes down that road, it’s going to sting
Policy · 114th Congress
How Michael Bennet Got Lucky
He had loaned his campaign $1 million by the beginning of the second quarter. His campaign has a second cable and broadcast TV ad hitting the airwaves within the week.