Truthout
Politics & Elections
Why Is New UK Prime Minister Seeking Immigration Advice From Italy’s Far Right?
Keir Starmer of the Labour Party has looked to Giorgia Meloni, who has unleashed draconian measures against migrants.
Trump Refuses to Talk About Mark Robinson at North Carolina Weekend Rally
Polling shows that Trump and Kamala Harris are virtually tied in North Carolina, where Robinson is running for office.
Effects of SCOTUS Ruling Undermining Regulatory Authority Are Already Emerging
The ruling against the “Chevron” doctrine has been used to challenge a broad range of regulations in the last 3 months.
Congress Averts Shutdown After Speaker Drops Voter Proof-of-Citizenship Demand
MAGA Republicans scorned Mike Johnson for dropping the requirement for voter registration as part of a spending deal.
Trump Preemptively Blames Jewish Americans for His Potential Election Loss
“Trump's rhetoric … invokes the classic antisemitic trope of disloyalty,” one critic said.
Report: GOP “Election Deniers” Are in Position to Disrupt the 2024 Vote Tally
Researchers identified 102 election administrators across eight swing states who cast doubt on 2020 election results.
The Far Right Is Creating Emblematic Narratives for People to Latch Onto
Elon Musk's amplifying of dehumanizing lies suggests a willingness to stoke violence to shape electoral outcomes.
Report Details Shocking Online Comments From Trump-Endorsed NC Gov Candidate
Political observers suggested that Trump's endorsement of Robinson could wind up costing him the presidential election.
2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump
Changes to election rules in Georgia — and potential changes in Nebraska — could benefit Donald Trump.
EPA Scientists Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals During Trump Admin
A second Trump presidency could see more far-reaching interference with the agency’s scientific work under Project 2025.