What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections

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Republicans in ‘Bare-Knuckle Brawl’ to Stop Missourians From Voting on Gerrymander

Missouri voters have the power to veto the state’s new GOP congressional gerrymander at the ballot box – but national Republicans are ramping up their efforts to stop them from having the final word. 

Criminal Case Against Fake Electors Can Proceed, Nevada Supreme Court Rules

The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way for a criminal case against six supporters of President Donald Trump’s attempt to undermine the 2020 election by falsely claiming to be presidential electors to continue.

California Again Asks Court to Block Trump’s ‘Never-Ending’ Military Occupation of Los Angeles

California called on a federal court to end President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, arguing that the Trump administration is carrying out an “unlawful” and “never-ending” military occupation in the city.