Politics Oct 30 Arguments in lawsuit using ‘insurrection’ clause to knock Trump off presidential ballots begins Court arguments have begun in the efforts to bar former President Donald Trump from running for his old job again.
Politics Oct 30 State courts to consider blocking Trump from 2024 ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause The campaign to use the U.S. Constitution's “insurrection” clause to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again enters a new phase this week as hearings begin in two states on lawsuits that might end up…
Politics Oct 26 The new U.S. House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about 2024 Republican congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn President Donald Trump's loss.
World Oct 20 U.S. warns of Russian efforts to sow doubt over upcoming elections around the globe Encouraged by its success amplifying doubts about election procedures like mail balloting used in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Russian intelligence is trying to do the same in several other countries, according to U.S. intelligence.
Politics Sep 25 Trump argues First Amendment protects him from ‘insurrection’ cases aimed at keeping him off 2024 ballots The former president's attorneys made the claim in two motions posted in court Monday attempting to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ban him from Colorado's presidential ballot.
Politics Sep 22 Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation The Colorado judge overseeing the lawsuit attempting to bar former President Donald Trump from The White House using a rare constitutional clause has issued an order prohibiting threats and intimidation regarding the case.
Politics Sep 18 Republican legislatures fight to keep power in Wisconsin and North Carolina While both parties engage in gerrymandering, the dynamics in North Carolina and Wisconsin go beyond mere redistricting fights and offer a vivid illustration of how Republicans are attempting to maintain power regardless of their level of support among voters.
Politics Sep 13 New Hampshire top election official won’t block Trump from ballot in key primary state New Hampshire's top election official says he will not invoke an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state that will hold the first Republican presidential primary next year.
Politics Sep 06 Colorado lawsuit contends Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause bars Trump from running again for president The lawsuit, citing the 14th Amendment, is likely the initial step in a legal challenge that seems destined for the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics Aug 31 Liberal groups seek to use the 14th Amendment to block Trump from 2024 ballots The groups cite a rarely used provision of the 14th Amendment barring from public office those who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and then engaged in "insurrection" against it.