Author: Annabella Rosciglione
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows faced a setback on Monday as a judge ruled that his “fake electors” case must remain in Arizona. Meadows is one of 18 people charged in an alleged scheme to help former President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona and other swing states. Despite attempts by Meadows’s legal team to move the case to federal court, citing immunity under the supremacy clause of the Constitution, U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi denied the request. Tuchi emphasized that Meadows missed the deadline to file his request and failed to provide…
Former President Donald Trump remains undeterred despite being the target of an assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida. The FBI confirmed the thwarted attack but Trump is forging ahead with his campaign events in Michigan and North Carolina. His running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, is also hitting the campaign trail with visits to Wisconsin, Michigan, and North Carolina. Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for the election as well with virtual campaign events in Michigan and Wisconsin. Governor Tim Walz, Harris’s running mate, will be making stops in Georgia and North Carolina. Despite the recent assassination attempt…
Ensuring Access to the Ballot Box: A Look at Voting Time Off Policies in the U.S. With early voting underway and ballots being mailed out, millions of Americans are gearing up to participate in the upcoming election on Nov. 5. While some countries make voting compulsory and provide citizens with time off to cast their ballots, the United States does not have a federally mandated holiday for Election Day. Congressional lawmakers have introduced bills like the Democracy Day Act and the Time Off to Vote Act to give workers nationwide the time to vote, but none have passed yet. Despite…
A small town in Wisconsin, Thornapple, is facing potential legal action from the Department of Justice for refusing to provide electronic voting machines to voters with disabilities. The town’s practice of only using hand-counted, paper ballots during the state’s primary election earlier this year prompted a complaint to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Disability Rights Wisconsin has called for Thornapple to make accessible voting machines available to ensure all 711 residents have the ability to cast their vote independently. The Justice Department warned Thornapple against this practice, emphasizing the importance of providing accessible options for voters with disabilities. Despite federal investigators…
Florida voters overwhelmingly support an abortion rights amendment while also favoring former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. 69% of respondents would vote yes on the amendment, showing strong support for limiting government interference with abortion. Trump received 49% support in the poll, while Harris had 42%, indicating a significant lead for the former president in his home state. UNF PORL faculty director Michael Binder noted that Harris’ entry into the race has energized her supporters but may not be enough to secure an easy win for…
President Biden Considering Stepping Down Amid Pressure from Democrats President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from congressional Democrats to step down, with rumors circulating that he may make an announcement soon. Despite initially committing to staying in the race after a lackluster debate performance, Biden has now shown signs of being more receptive to calls within his party to withdraw. Reports suggest that top Democrats are expecting Biden to announce his decision to step down as soon as this weekend, as concerns about his electability have grown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have…
Gov. Kristi Noem’s government social media accounts have mysteriously been deleted, leaving many followers wondering what happened. While her personal accounts are still active, the official accounts for the South Dakota governor have vanished from Facebook and X. A new X account for the governor’s office has been created, but it only has a fraction of the followers compared to the previous account. Noem’s spokesman did not provide an explanation for the deletion of the accounts, adding to the confusion surrounding the situation. In recent months, Noem has faced criticism for various incidents, including a lawsuit for violating consumer protection…
The Squad’s Support for Biden: A Closer Look Progressive Democrats, like Reps. Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have stood by President Joe Biden amid calls for him to step down. The Squad, a group of progressive House Democrats, has shown support for Biden despite some members remaining silent. Biden’s recent debate performance sparked concerns about his electability. Ocasio-Cortez confirmed Biden’s dedication to the race, stating that the matter is settled. Omar also backed Biden and included him in one of her campaign ads. Rep. Ayanna Pressley emphasized the importance of defeating former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, other Squad members, such…