Conventional wisdom since at least the end of the 2020 election was that Republicans were poised to win big in the decennial redrawing of congressional lines across the country.
North Carolina court blocks state voter ID law, citing ‘intent to target African American voters’
A North Carolina state court panel on Friday blocked a voter identification law, citing discrimination against Black voters.
Banning books is a nasty habit, whether it comes from the right or left
Taking up a dangerous practice too common in America, an all-White school board in York, Pa. voted unanimously to ban several educational resources that fall into the category of “anti-racism,” writes Jay Parini. “Schools are precisely the place where …
Anthony Gonzalez is retiring. Here’s what has happened to the House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.
GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection, becoming the first of the 10 House Republicans who had voted in January to impeach then-President Donald Trump to decide to retire. Trump has targeted the Republi…
Bureau of Land Management headquarters to return to Washington, DC
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her plans Friday to return the Bureau of Land Management national headquarters to Washington, DC, after it had been relocated under the Trump administration.
Biden administration appeals ruling that blocks expulsions of migrant families
The Biden administration on Friday appealed a federal judge’s ruling to block border authorities from expelling migrant families with children under a public health order linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden signs executive order adding measles to list of quarantinable diseases after outbreak among US-bound Afghan refugees
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order adding measles to the list of quarantinable diseases roughly one week after several Afghan refugees who had recently arrived in the US tested positive for the disease, which led to a pause in flig…
Grassley calls for Garland to assign prosecutor to investigate FBI ‘cover-up’ in Nassar investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland is facing more pressure to reconsider the Justice Department’s decision not to bring any prosecutions related to the FBI’s mishandling of the Larry Nassar investigation, with Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley calling Friday for …
France recalls its ambassadors to the US and Australia over new national security partnership
The French government has immediately recalled its ambassador to the US for consultation in response to the recently announced national security partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia, a French official told CNN.
Why France is angry about the US and UK giving Australia nuclear-powered submarines
The French government says it was betrayed when Australia pulled out of their existing multi-billion dollar defense deal, agreeing instead to attain nuclear-powered submarines through a new deal with the United States and the United Kingdom.