Tag: Politics

Mississippi Becomes Ground Zero in National Fight Over Ballot Harvesting

Newly passed legislation that would ban ballot harvesting in Mississippi is being challenged in court by several civil rights organizations that claim it would harm minority voters and those with disabilities. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Mississippi Center for Justice, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ACLU-MS, and Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) filed a federal…


Federal Judge Issues Order on Trump’s Classified Documents Case

U.S. district judge Aileen Cannon handed down her first order since former president Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea to charges in connection with the Department of Justice’s case alleging he mishandled classified documents. Cannon, in brief Thursday order, instructed all parties involved to obtain security clearances for lawyers who will need them. The…


LIVE NOW: AG Garland Discloses Minneapolis Police Practices Related to George Floyd’s Death

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland presents findings at 10:45 a.m. ET on June 16 of an investigation into the practices of law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2020, related to the death of George Floyd while he was in police custody. …


AG Garland Discloses Minneapolis Police Practices Related to George Floyd’s Death

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland presents findings at 10:45 a.m. ET on June 16 of an investigation into the practices of law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2020, related to the death of George Floyd while he was in police custody. …


DeSantis Says Trump’s ‘Going Soft’ on Abortion After ‘Harsh’ Comments on Heartbeat Bill

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has accused his 2024 presidential rival Donald Trump of going “soft” on the issue of abortion after the former president said last month that some believed it was “too harsh.” The Republican governor made the comments during an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network News’ David Brody set to air on the 700 Club on…


LIVE 10 AM ET: House Energy Subcommittee’s Field Hearing on ‘Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience’

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security holds a field hearing on “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience” at 10:00 a.m. ET on June 16 at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Mark Aysta, Managing Director, Enterprise Security, Duke Energy; Dr. Jordan Kern, Associate Professor, Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial…


LIVE NOW: House Energy Subcommittee’s Field Hearing on ‘Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience’

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security holds a field hearing on “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience” at 10:00 a.m. ET on June 16 at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Mark Aysta, Managing Director, Enterprise Security, Duke Energy; Dr. Jordan Kern, Associate Professor, Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial…


House Energy Subcommittee’s Field Hearing on ‘Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience’

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security holds a field hearing on “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience” at 10:00 a.m. ET on June 16 at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Mark Aysta, Managing Director, Enterprise Security, Duke Energy; Dr. Jordan Kern, Associate Professor, Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial…


LIVE NOW: Secretary of Defense Austin Holds Press Conference After NATO Meeting

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a press conference after a NATO Defense Minister meeting in Brussels at 9:15 a.m. ET on June 16. …


Secretary of Defense Austin Holds Press Conference After NATO Meeting

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a press conference after a NATO Defense Minister meeting in Brussels at 9:15 a.m. ET on June 16. …