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politics9 days ago•2 min saved

Georgia Supreme Court incumbents prevail in high-profile, money-heavy race

Two Georgia Supreme Court justices, Charles Bethel and Sarah Warren, won re-election against Democratic-backed challengers while Justice Ben Land ran unopposed. The races drew national attention and more than $4 million in advertising, despite the court’s nonpartisan label. Bethel led Rankin 51%–49% and Warren led Jordan 59%–41% as most votes came in, keeping the GOP-appointed balance on the nine-member court. The results come as Georgia gears up for major fall contests in U.S. Senate and governor races, highlighting the impact of money in state judicial elections.

via NBC News|

#campaign-finance #elections #georgia

politics16 days ago•1 min saved

Redistricting Sparks a Coming Era of One-Party Dominance

A Bulwark analysis argues that the current redistricting battles are just the opening rounds of a broader push toward winner-take-all politics, as states move to eliminate Democratic incumbents and potential blue-state retaliation could follow before the 2028 elections, signaling a deepening, highly polarized struggle that tests democratic norms.

via The Bulwark|

#democracy #gerrymandering #partisan-politics

politics22 days ago•5 min saved

GOP eyes decade-long edge in map-drawing as redistricting wars heat up

Republicans are positioning for a multi-year, potentially decade-long edge in drawing congressional maps, driven by the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling that curbs protections for majority-minority districts and by ongoing state redistricting ahead of 2027. Indiana and other GOP-led states are preparing new maps, while Democrats vow court challenges; the broader aim is to curb a durable Democratic House majority in the 2020s and beyond, with the fight likely continuing into 2028.

via Semafor|

#gerrymandering #partisan-politics #politics

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

House Narrowly Rejects Bid to End Trump’s Iran War

The House voted 213-214, largely along party lines, to reject a measure directing President Trump to end U.S. hostilities with Iran. Only Rep. Thomas Massie voted for the measure, while Rep. Jared Golden voted against it and Rep. Warren Davidson voted present. The proposal, tied to the War Powers Resolution, would require withdrawal from hostilities unless Congress explicitly authorizes it. The outcome keeps Trump’s Iran campaign in place; the Senate had previously rejected a similar measure, and public polling shows broad disapproval of the war.

via NBC News|

#house-vote #iran-war #partisan-politics

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump urges swift passage of SAVE America Act to shore up elections

President Trump is calling on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act to safeguard U.S. elections by strengthening voter ID and citizenship verification, and by addressing mail-in voting risks. The White House pitches voter ID as broadly popular with the public, citing multiple polls, and argues such measures do not reduce turnout. It also asserts voting by mail raises fraud risks, and claims strong public support for the act (including substantial backing from independents and some Democrats) as a commonsense way to protect election integrity.

via The White House (.gov)|

#election-reform #partisan-politics #politics

politics3 months ago•12 min saved

GOP rushes funding package to floor to end shutdown as immigration and voting-rule clashes roil negotiations

House Republicans moved to bring the Senate-passed, $1.2 trillion funding package back to the floor with a 10-day DHS funding stopgap to end a partial shutdown, while hard-liners press to attach the SAVE Act (voter-ID and anti-noncitizen provisions). White House lobbying and Democratic splits complicate passage in a razor-thin majority, and a newly sworn-in Democrat gives Republicans a slim 218-214 edge; a final vote could come Tuesday if the rule clears, but Senate resistance to the elections measure could stall any deal.

via Politico|

#congress #funding-bill #government-shutdown

law-and-politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Chief Justice Roberts Emphasizes Judicial Independence and Rule of Law

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the importance of judicial independence and the Constitution in a historical-focused report, subtly addressing current partisan conflicts and the judiciary's role amid recent political tensions, especially relating to former President Trump.

via CNN|

#chief-justice-john-roberts #judicial-history #judicial-independence

politics4 months ago•9 min saved

Transformations and Turmoil in the US Justice Department Under Trump in 2025

In 2025, Trump's second term has significantly transformed the US Justice Department, eroding its traditional norms of independence and turning it into a tool for political advantage, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the legal system and public trust.

via Al Jazeera|

#judicial-trust #justice-department #partisan-politics

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

North Carolina Republicans push for new GOP congressional seat amid redistricting

North Carolina is at the forefront of a nationwide effort by Republicans to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2024 midterm elections, aiming to secure more seats and influence control of the U.S. House, amid controversy over racial and partisan gerrymandering.

via NPR|

#gerrymandering #midterm-elections #north-carolina

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Democratic Governors Unite to Form Public Health Alliance

A group of Democratic state governors has formed a public health alliance to coordinate efforts and push back against what they see as inadequate federal leadership, emphasizing data sharing, emergency preparedness, and policy collaboration, with notable members including governors of California, New York, and Maryland.

via NPR|

#covid-19 #democratic-governors #federal-government

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Partisan Tensions Escalate Over Shutdown Messaging and Email Conduct

Democrats are calling for hearings to investigate whether the Trump administration violated ethics rules by having federal agencies send out politically charged out-of-office email replies during the government shutdown, potentially violating the Hatch Act and infringing on federal employees' rights.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#email-replies #federal-employees #government-shutdown

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

Federal Agencies Blame Democrats for Potential Shutdown Amid Hatch Act Concerns

Several US federal agencies have blamed Democrats for an impending government shutdown, with some actions potentially violating the Hatch Act by politicizing government communications, raising concerns about lawfulness and partisan bias amid ongoing funding disputes.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #federal-agencies #government-shutdown

politics8 months ago•6 min saved

GOP Uses 'Nuclear' Rule Change to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations

Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to lower the vote threshold for confirming multiple Trump administration nominees, bypassing Democratic opposition and weakening the Senate's traditional vetting process, which raises concerns about increased partisanship and reduced oversight.

via The New York Times|

#congress #nominee-confirmation #nuclear-option

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Senate Republicans Push Back Against Trump’s Tradition Challenges

President Donald Trump criticizes the century-old Senate tradition of the blue slip process for judicial nominations, calling it outdated and unconstitutional, while Republicans defend it as a necessary safeguard, amid ongoing disputes over judicial appointment procedures and Senate rules.

via AL.com|

#blue-slip-process #donald-trump #judicial-nominations

politics9 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's Influence Shaping Texas Electoral Maps Amid Voter Shifts

Texas has approved a controversial mid-decade redistricting plan to add five Republican-leaning congressional districts, aiming to influence the 2026 midterm elections, with potential repercussions for national control of the House. The move is part of a broader trend of partisan gerrymandering, with California and other states reacting or following suit, raising concerns about the fairness of electoral maps.

via vox.com|

#gerrymandering #midterm-elections #partisan-politics