Judge Drops Election Indictment Against Trump After Prosecutors Seek Dismissal
Jack Smith sought to dismiss the election subversion case against Trump, citing the DOJ’s longstanding policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Post-Election
What are Recess Appointments? How Could Trump Use Them to Undermine Democracy?
Just days after he was declared the winner of the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he may use recess appointments to fill his cabinet positions and other roles — even though his party will control the Senate.
Casey Concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race Amid Lawsuits
Democratic Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey conceded on Thursday to his GOP challenger David McCormick in the Pennsylvania Senate race amid a barrage of lawsuits on both sides.
Gaetz Won’t Serve as AG, Says His Confirmation Would Be a ‘Distraction’
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says he’ll be withdrawing his name from consideration for attorney general after being nominated by Trump.
The Election Legal Challenges in Pennsylvania, Explained
Nearly 20 lawsuits, from Republicans and Democrats, have been filed to determine which ballots should and shouldn’t be counted.
Biden and Senate Democrats Rush to Fill Judicial Vacancies During Lame Duck Period
President Joe Biden has two months until he leaves office and President-elect Donald Trump, a known threat to democracy, takes over. During the lame duck period, Biden and Senate Democrats are able to take action to protect voting rights — by filling judicial vacancies.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms Mail-in Ballots With Date Issues Won’t Count
In a divided ruling issued today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court once again reaffirmed that mail-in ballots with missing or incorrect outer envelope dates cast in the November 2024 election cannot be counted.
Wisconsin Republican Senate Candidate Concedes to Incumbent Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Republican candidate Eric Hovde has conceded the race to Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D).
Trump Picks Stephen Miller As Deputy Chief of Staff For Policy
The immigration hardliner also has a rich history of trying to disenfranchise voters.
Democratic Governors Form Coalition to Safeguard Democracy Ahead of Trump Term
Two Democratic governors launched a state-level coalition on Wednesday to protect democracy ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
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