Tag: Elections
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White...
Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham
WASHINGTON – Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is suspending his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, shuttering his effort to oust...
How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very
WASHINGTON – The Constitution makes it clear: “The People” get to pick those who'll represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.But just...
Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges
MIAMI – The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being...
Black and Latino voters are big losers from proposed Texas redistricting map, senior House Democrat says | Houston Public Media
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Texas Republican state lawmakers continue to push a plan to redraw the state's congressional map – with the aim of picking up five...
Dean Cain, former TV Superman, will be sworn in as honorary ICE officer
Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman on a 1990s television show, wants to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency....
A top Republican in the Georgia governor’s race is suing his rival over campaign financing
ATLANTA – One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued the other leading GOP candidate, challenging the legality of the...
Trump is honoring Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is recognizing nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including several service members...
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms
DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spent his political career as a Democrat, leading Michigan's largest Democratic stronghold.But now, he's become a target of...
Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor's race in 2026, setting up a...