Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 Report Sheds Light on Crimes Trump Dodged
Were it not for Trump’s victory, an investigation found that there was enough evidence to convict him in a trial for his crimes.
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Biden Vetoes Bill That Would Add 63 New Federal Judges Over Next Decade
President Joe Biden vetoed a bipartisan bill that would add 63 new federal judges over the next decade, explaining that the bill “fails to resolve key questions” about the allocation of judges and senior status judges.
Senate Confirmed Biden’s 235th Judge, Surpassing Trump’s First-Term Total
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s 235th judge to a lifetime appointment on Friday evening, which would surpass the number of judicial vacancies that President-elect Donald Trump filled during his first term.
These Trump Cabinet and Staff Picks Had a Hand in Anti-Voting Litigation
A number of Trump nominees and staff picks have had a direct hand in some of the most consequential legal efforts to disenfranchise voters in the past year.
Project 2025 Contributor Outlines How Trump Can Roll Back Voting Rights
The right-wing lawyer and former FEC commissioner lays out a potential Trump admin plan to disenfranchise voters.
Harmeet Dhillon, Trump’s Assistant Attorney General Pick, Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights
Trump tapped Dhillon as the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for civil rights.
Trump Picks Election Denier Pam Bondi As Attorney General
Bondi has a long history of supporting Trump’s election conspiracies and radical agenda.
Trump Picks Stephen Miller As Deputy Chief of Staff For Policy
The immigration hardliner also has a rich history of trying to disenfranchise voters.
Democracy is Top Issue for Voters This Election, New Polls Show
Democracy is a top issue on the minds of voters in this election, primarily driven by Democratic voters, according to an NBC News exit poll released this evening.
Republicans’ Attempt to Block Biden’s Voting Access Executive Order Fails
A federal judge rejected Republican state officials’ request to block President Joe Biden’s executive order that expanded voting access.