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“He Is Not Ready”: Raphael Warnock Blasts No-Show Herschel Walker During Debate
Despite his numerous scandals, Walker remains close behind Warnock in the polls as Georgia's early voting begins Monday.
Cannabis Industry Poured Millions Into Legalization Ballot Measures in 4 States
Nearly $10 million has gone into ballot measures in Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota since 2021.
Ron DeSantis’s Ousting of Elected Official Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is undermining voting rights by removing elected officials to replace them with his allies.
Voter ID Laws Will Make It Harder for Trans People to Vote in the Midterms
More than 64,000 trans people may face barriers to voting because they live in states with strict photo ID requirements.
The UK Could Be on the Way to Its Third Prime Minister in 3 Months
After nearly toppling U.K. markets to cut taxes on the 1 percent, the new prime minister is hanging on by a thread.
70 Percent of Republicans Running for Congress Doubt 2020 Election Result
More than 370 Republican candidates for state or federal office deny or question the 2020 election result.
Most Americans Back Reforms to Make Voting Easier, Poll Shows
Voters widely oppose restrictive measures like purging voter registration rolls, the poll found.
The “Big Lie” Will Persist Unless Trump Is Held Accountable for January 6
The House select committee investigating January 6 voted to subpoena Trump for testimony.
Trump Hints to Advisers He Might Actually Testify Before January 6 Committee
Refusing to comply with the committee's subpoena could result in contempt of Congress charges for the former president.
January 6 Hearing Reveals How Trump’s Inner Circle Prepared for Violence
The committee aired a video of Roger Stone telling Trump supporters to declare election victory no matter the outcome.