Politics
A Florida Judge Ruled That Thousands Of Voters Can Fix Their Ballots Amid A Statewide Recount
The ruling sides with Democrats, who said a policy of tossing out valid ballots with signature issues was unconstitutional.
The Justice Department Says Trump Can Kick Every Reporter Out Of The White House Whenever He Wants
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on CNN's challenge to the revocation of reporter Jim Acosta's White House hard pass. The judge said he will rule Thursday.
Donald Trump Has Changed His Mind On Criminal Justice, But It Might Not Be Enough For Republicans In Congress
Trump is endorsing a plan to soften some criminal sentences, something pushed by Jared Kushner and opposed by former attorney general Jeff Sessions.
Mitch McConnell Just Blocked A Bipartisan Bill To Protect Robert Mueller
Sen. Jeff Flake vowed not to vote for any more of President Trump's judicial nominees until the Senate votes to protect Mueller, putting pressure on McConnell to change his mind.
House Republicans Have Elected Kevin McCarthy To Take Over For Paul Ryan
McCarthy defeated Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a conservative, and will take over in January. He’ll be joined by Whip Steve Scalise and Liz Cheney, who will take over as conference chair.
The Justice Department Says That Trump’s Acting Attorney General Appointment Is Legal
A new opinion from the department’s Office of Legal Counsel pushes back against questions raised over the past week about whether acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker’s appointment is constitutional.
The US Is Making It Harder To Cross The Border At Tijuana
Troops deployed by the Trump administration spent Tuesday putting up wires and fencing at one of the busiest crossing points on the border.
Trump Is Nominating A Top Administration Official For Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Former Seat
Neomi Rao, a former law professor and clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas, leads the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
Trump's Pick To Run The Justice Department Is Already Facing A Constitutional Challenge
The Maryland attorney general's office filed court papers on Tuesday arguing Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general violates the US Constitution and federal law.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, The First Openly Bisexual Person Elected To Congress, Has Won Arizona's Senate Race
The race had become one of the most widely watched contests of the 2018 midterm elections.
Conspiracy Theorist Jerome Corsi Says He Expects Robert Mueller Will Indict Him
Corsi, formerly of the Infowars conspiracy site, announced the expected indictment on a livestream Monday.
Trump Is Tweeting Bogus Claims Of Voter Fraud. Here’s How His False Claims Echo Online Conspiracies.
"It's more likely that people are stricken by lightning than if they impersonate someone at the polls."
“Wow, You’ve Really Gone This Far To Affect Children?”
Migrant children who cross the border illegally will also be denied the right to file for asylum. Trump officials had at first said the new policy wouldn’t affect them.
Trump Wants To Cancel Birthright Citizenship. The US Has Already Helped One Country Do That.
“The Dominican Republic in a way foretold what was to happen in other countries. Even the United States.”
Republican Gov. Rick Scott Was Just Sued Over His Role In The Florida Recount
“No man should be a judge in his own cause,” said voter rights groups in a lawsuit alleging Scott illegally abused his power as governor.
A Tribute To 2018's Greatest Political Ad
Let's all join together in a Maine hot dog stand and chant together, once, forever, for always, "Yeah!!!"
A Judge In Florida Just Ruled Against Gov. Rick Scott’s Request To Impound Ballots In A Big, Democratic County
Judge Jack Tuter rejected Gov. Rick Scott’s request to impound ballots, but supported a plan by both sides to enhance security at an elections office in Broward County for “an additional layer of confidence.”
Trump's New Acting Attorney General Is Already In Trouble. And He Just Started.
Matthew Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general is being questioned as possibly illegal. His qualifications aren't winning praise either.
Andrew Gillum Readied For Florida's Recount By Turning To His Faith
On "Mayor Andrew Gillum Sunday," the candidate for governor and his family — and a dozen or so campaign staffers — paused to worship at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Florida Republican Rick Scott Wants An “Emergency” Court Order To Impound Ballots
The Senate candidate wants an immediate hearing to put voting equipment in two counties under the watch of law enforcement during a recount.
"Putin's Favorite Congressman" Has Finally Lost His Reelection Bid After 15 Terms In Office
California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher lost to Democratic challenger Harley Rouda Saturday night.
Florida Just Ordered A Recount Because Major Midterm Races Are So Close
Both the closely watched Senate and governor’s races will be recounted, while Trump, without evidence, continued to accuse Democrats of trying to “steal” the elections.
The Border Patrol Apprehended More Families Than Ever At The Border Last Month
More families were caught trying to enter the United States along the southern border in October than in any month since US officials began keeping the statistic in 2012.
Here's What's Wrong With Trump's Plan To Grant Asylum Only To Migrants Who Cross At A Port Of Entry
The waiting list to ask for asylum at the border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego is 1,000 people long. A Venezuelan who’d like to ask for asylum himself is in charge.
The ACLU Just Sued Trump Over His New Asylum Order
The ACLU is asking a federal judge to block new rules that are intended to bar people from requesting asylum at any place other than a port of entry.
Florida Is A Giant Mess Again And Lawsuits Are Flying Ahead Of Possible Recounts
Republicans say local officials have committed “fraud,” while Democrats say the state is planning to undercount young voters and racial minorities.
Trump Signed A Proclamation To Deny Asylum To Many Migrants Crossing The Southern Border
The proclamation, which will make individuals crossing the US–Mexico border without authorization ineligible to apply for asylum, will be in effect for at least 90 days.
Trump’s Relations With Other Nations Are Not Likely To Change After The Midterms
Foreign diplomats had been waiting to see what change the midterms would bring. Now they’re not expecting to see much change at all.
Robert Mueller Can't Just Do Whatever He Wants, His Office Argued In Court
Insisting on the limits of Mueller's power is at the heart of his defense against the latest legal challenge to his appointment as special counsel, this time from Andrew Miller, a former Roger Stone associate subpoenaed by the grand jury.
Current House Democrats Are Strategizing On How To Support New Anti-Pelosi Members
“Certainly as a new member you’re thinking, ‘God, am I going to be out there by myself on this?’”
