A Biden-appointed judge is being labeled an “activist judge” by conservative critics after ruling that the federal government’s application of a law barring noncitizens from voting in elections violates the Constitution in a federal criminal case. In a 31-page ruling, U.S. District Judge David Leibowitz of the Southern District of Florida dismissed federal charges against … Read more
The US defense secretary who hates ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’ has announced an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon Apart from money and McDonald’s, there’s nothing Donald Trump seems to love more than a “big, beautiful” wall. The government is currently spending billions of taxpayer dollars to fulfill the president’s fantasy of lining the … Read more
Black voters reveal a generational divide, with younger voters drawn to the Democratic Socialists of America, and older voters focused on what can realistically be achieved One of the most heated debates in the Democratic party is how left it should go – especially after a year that has seen several democratic socialists win their … Read more
Fuel costs are biting for crop growers, trucking firms and a host of other industries as Iran war stokes record prices Joe Hamilton farms corn and soybeans on 2,500 acres in Indiana’s Delaware county. Next week, when his soybean harvest kicks off, four tractors, two combine harvesters and five semi-trucks will roar to life. And … Read more
President’s popularity has plummeted in solidly Republican state – will his presence at midterm rallies help or hinder? Kelly Savage-Radich grew up in a Republican-supporting Ohio family and voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. But today the mother of three, who lives in a Montgomery county suburb of Dayton, is facing the prospect … Read more
Frank Strada facing mounting questions after Pike survives injection with lethal drugs in Tennessee Tennessee’s prison chief is under fire for the failed execution of Christa Pike, which lawyers say was the fifth “botched” execution under his leadership across two states since 2022. Frank Strada, the commissioner of the Tennessee department of correction, has faced … Read more
As the Illinois governor seeks a third term, his growing national profile has fueled speculation about a possible White House bid Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midterm election When Donald Trump returned to power, 20 long months ago, some state leaders wrung their hands, worrying … Read more
Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles Five US House members have called out pricing practices at the US’s two largest convenience store chains in response to an investigation by the Guardian. The Guardian found that 7-Eleven and Circle K stores frequently charge customers more at … Read more
Newly uncovered documents reveal that one of former special counsel Jack Smith’s top deputies advocated for repealing a key constitutional protection for lawmakers. “I’m an advocate for repealing the clause but absent that, we’re stuck with it and the way it’s been interpreted,” JP Cooney, who served as Smith’s principal deputy prosecutor, wrote in a … Read more
Politicians from both parties had a rough week as slip-ups and unpopular messaging sent floods of unwanted attention their way. Chief among this week’s gaffes was Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt’s botched attempt to accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury during Tuesday’s Senate testimony — a basketball mix-up that unraveled as cameras captured … Read more
