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SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Indicted Democrat Who Just Quit Congress Is Running for Re-election

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress amid federal charges but is still running for re-election despite her party's denouncement of her actions.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Indicted Democrat Who Just Quit Congress Is Running for Re-election

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress amid federal charges but is still running for re-election despite her party's denouncement of her actions.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
#redistricting
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US Elections

VA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
16 hours ago

There's Something Different About This Version of the Democratic Party

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting referendum, potentially gaining four new House seats and shifting the political balance.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Unprecedented congressional redistricting risks increased gerrymandering, with Virginia's recent map changes expected to benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

VA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats

Virginia's redistricting referendum passed, allowing for congressional maps to be redrawn favorably for Democrats in response to Trump's actions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

Republicans express anger over Virginia's redistricting plan that favors Democrats, while Democrats call out GOP hypocrisy on gerrymandering.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Republicans Started a Nationwide Fight Over Redistricting. Did They Just Lose?

Virginia voters approved a Democratic gerrymander, potentially giving Democrats 10 of 11 congressional seats, reversing previous bipartisan redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Justice Department makes it easier to deport those with DACA status

The Trump administration is making it easier to deport DACA recipients, weakening protections for many immigrants.
Social justice
fromAxios
14 hours ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
Retirement
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Old Age Is Catching Up With Congress. This Morbid Pattern Is Proof.

Rep. David Scott of Georgia, a long-serving congressman, died unexpectedly while running for reelection, marking a concerning trend of lawmakers dying in office.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
#data-privacy
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump Seems to Be Planning Ahead for Losing the Senate

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate in the upcoming midterms.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The U.S. just changed marijuana law for the first time in decades

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision in a post on X, noting that the DOJ would immediately move state-licensed marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products to Schedule III alongside Tylenol with codeine, ketamine, and steroids.
Cannabis
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
Healthcare
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers

Bipartisan legislation aims to enhance retirement savings for unpaid family caregivers through modified account rules and tax credits.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup

The Digital Chamber urges Senate leaders to advance digital asset legislation to avoid stalling momentum for clearer oversight.
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Where The Democratic Party Goes After AIPAC

Israel's killing of over 75,000 Palestinians, as well as its role in the Iran War, has led to a steep drop in popularity among Democratic voters, and increasingly among lawmakers as well.
Left-wing politics
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Washington Enters Its TMZ Era

TMZ's new D.C. bureau aims to expose lawmakers' actions during government shutdown, blending celebrity gossip with political reporting.
#democracy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

"Getting rich by betting on inside information is corruption, plain and simple," Hochul said in a statement. "Our actions will ensure that public servants work for the people they represent, not their own personal enrichment."
SF politics
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
fromAxios
6 days ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
#impeachment
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1

Democrats are strategizing for a potential impeachment of Trump, with growing support among party members and the public for such action.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1

Democrats are strategizing for a potential impeachment of Trump, with growing support among party members and the public for such action.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

The 32 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Earth Day celebrations include festivals, exhibits, and markets across D.C., featuring activities like craft shows, book sales, and outdoor events.
#virginia
US Elections
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries US politics live

Virginia's new congressional maps may influence Florida's GOP to redraw its own, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries US politics live

Virginia's new congressional maps may influence Florida's GOP to redraw its own, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
#congress
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid allegations of using disaster relief funds for her campaign and awaits trial for wire fraud and money laundering.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid allegations of using disaster relief funds for her campaign and awaits trial for wire fraud and money laundering.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'

Hakeem Jeffries becomes House Democratic leader, replacing Nancy Pelosi, as Virginia votes to redraw congressional maps favoring Democrats ahead of midterms.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Loan Officers are Going to Washington

The Mortgage Bankers Association mobilized 50 loan officers to advocate for housing policy in Washington, emphasizing the importance of real stories in advocacy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prevent ICE from using warehouses as detention centers for immigrants.
fromAxios
5 days ago

House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign.
SF politics
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

That is False': Ace Reporter Hammers Senate Dem For Wrongly Using His Reporting At Hearing

Sen. Ruben Gallego misrepresented Trump's comments about Kevin Warsh's commitment to interest rate cuts during a confirmation hearing.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

In Big Sky Country, Big Political Intrigue

Shannon O'Brien emphasized, 'Listen if ANY of you EVER find yourselves questioning my intentions, please call me. I will continue to move forward to get Democrats elected. There's no hidden agenda.'
SF politics
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room

Ocasio-Cortez suggests Trump's absence from critical military decisions may be beneficial, implying he should spend more time on the golf course.
#voting-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

This Is Not a Real Hearing': Congressman Kicks Off Roundtable by Announcing Democrats Are Boycotting

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee boycotted a roundtable, deeming it not a real hearing due to lack of rules and accountability.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

We Are About to Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime

2026 and 2028 can initiate transformational change if anger is channeled into a clear vision and goals.
US politics
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
6 days ago

Trump's campaign to preempt state AI regulation faces resistance from states and Congress alike

The Trump administration is actively working to prevent state regulation of AI, while states are increasingly introducing their own legislation.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US Elections
fromNature
1 week ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight

Last week- after the Wall Street Journal broke more news about the Trump family's dodgy crypto-business dealings and before the President shared a racist video of the Obamas depicted as dancing apes-the Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos decided that one of his smaller properties, the Washington Post, has proved such a drag on his two-hundred-and-thirty-billion-dollar fortune that prudence required that he obliterate much of its newsroom.
Media industry
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman Turned Independent Now Says He's Open to Caucusing With Dems

Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status and remains open to caucusing with Democrats if reelected, while currently maintaining Republican caucus membership due to House rules.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Congress has a lower approval rating than Hitler in some polls. And we just keep voting for the same 2 parties | Fortune

The Commission on Presidential Debates was created by the two major parties to limit competition from third-party candidates.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Independents of America Unite!

Independents now comprise 45% of American adults, outnumbering Republicans and Democrats individually, yet lack unified strategy and organization to achieve electoral success.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

The Senate's marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats

Senate Republicans plan extended debate on an election bill unlikely to pass, facing Democratic opposition and internal disagreement over eliminating the filibuster.
fromFortune
1 month ago

An effort similar to the SAVE Act was tried once, but was blocked by courts when over 30,000 eligible citizens were prevented from registering to vote | Fortune

I didn't know that anything had officially changed walking in there. And then being told that I had to provide a passport that I've never had or a birth certificate that's usually tucked away somewhere safe just to cast my vote - which I've done before - it was frustrating.
US politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

US House of Representatives passes election law requiring proof of citizenship to vote

A new SAVE America Act requiring passports or birth certificates to register passed the House, raising concerns it will disproportionately harm women, rural residents, and low-income voters.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war'

Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war, not the president, despite the Senate failing to pass a resolution limiting Trump's military powers regarding Iran.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

President Trump threatened to withhold his signature on all bills until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove citizenship with documents like passports or birth certificates.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

America's Oldest Lawmakers Still Serving in Congress

Age has long been a point of debate in American politics, but it becomes especially controversial when lawmakers remain in office well beyond traditional retirement years. As the nation grapples with issues like healthcare, technology, and economic change, questions naturally arise about how age, generation status, and experience influence leadership at the highest levels of government. For some voters, longevity in office represents wisdom; for others, it raises concerns about representation and outdated reasoning.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How America Chose Not to Hold the Powerful to Account

Since Richard Nixon was forced to resign, powerful people in both political parties have worked assiduously to ensure that their leaders would escape the consequences of their actions. Trump has evaded punishment for crimes both low (campaign-finance violations, for which he was convicted, though he will serve no time thanks to his 2024 victory) and high (his attempted overthrow of the federal government in the aftermath of his 2020 election loss, for which he was spared by the Supreme Court's decision to grant him a kingly immunity).
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: You deserve peace'

Luke Ganger said he and his brother were there to ask for you help and suggested the sense of loss his family felt had been deepened by subsequent events in Minneapolis, where a protester, Alex Pretti, also aged 37, was shot dead by two border patrol agents on 24 January. The deep distress our family feels at Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation, he said.
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