Politics Nov 02 Republican voting restrictions tested as voters head to the polls For election officials, it’s a chance to counter a year’s worth of misinformation about voting security and restore faith in democracy for those who still have doubts about last year’s presidential election.
Politics Oct 12 Florida fines key county $3.5 million for mandating vaccines The Florida Department of Health issued the $3.5 million fine Tuesday for Leon County, saying the municipality violated Florida’s “vaccine passport” law.
Politics Sep 02 After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa and some other GOP-controlled states also have enacted restrictions this year, particularly aimed at mail balloting and early in-person voting. More than 40% of voters cast mail ballots during last fall's election, a record.
Politics Jun 03 Justice Department probing postmaster over fundraising The Justice Department is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over political fundraising activity at his former business. That's according to a spokesman for DeJoy spokesman. DeJoy is a wealthy former logistics executive.
Politics Apr 16 As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it More than 111 million Americans voted before Election Day in 2020. But Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again.
Politics Jan 10 Oaths questioned as Trump’s backers fight against loss Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite?…
Nation Nov 13 Military voters fear they’re part of Trump campaign’s unsupported fraud claim Lawyers from Trump’s campaign sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr alleging they had uncovered what they described as “criminal voter fraud” in Nevada. Voting rights activists say hundreds of people on the list appear to be linked to…
Politics Nov 03 Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor Election Day in the U.S. is unfolding like no other, with nearly 100 million Americans having already cast their ballots before polls opened. Voters took advantage of absentee balloting and early in-person voting amid a pandemic that has killed more…
Nation Nov 02 Polling places are latest front in battle over face masks Most states, even ones with broad mask mandates, are stopping short of forcing voters to use a face covering.
Politics Sep 09 Report from Senate Democrats says Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs Delivery of mail-order prescription drugs was delayed significantly this summer after the new postmaster general ordered major changes in U.S. Postal Service operations.