Jul 19 Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona governor primary By Jonathan J. Cooper, Jacques Billeaud, Wufei Yu, Associated Press After decades coexisting in the fractious Arizona Republican Party, Biggs and Schweikert are on a collision course in Tuesday's primary for governor. Continue reading
Jul 19 Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 18 Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy By Sara Luterman, The 19th To former colleagues and the disability advocates who have worked with her, there is little doubt in Darline Graham’s capabilities. Continue reading
Jul 18 U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions By Matthew Brown, Associated Press Instead of receiving automatic protections, imperiled species will need individualized protection plans once they are added to the threatened species list. Continue reading
Jul 18 David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers' backing By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Gov. Tony Evers initially declined to endorse in the race but threw his weight behind Crowley and resuscitated his bid to lead the swing state known for razor-thin election margins. Continue reading
Jul 17 Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press “The White House promised a bombshell, and they delivered a dud," said David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 5:37 Trump tries to undermine trust in elections, but documents don't support his claims By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala The Trump administration escalated efforts to exert control over the nation’s elections. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened local election officials with jail time if they refuse to cooperate with requests for voter data. It follows the president's prime-time address reviving… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 6:48 Former intelligence official weighs Trump's election security allegations By Geoff Bennett President Trump is again trying to sow doubt in the election process in the United States. For perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sue Gordon. She spent 30 years in the intelligence community, serving as principal deputy director of national intelligence… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 7:33 Battleground state election officials respond to Trump's efforts to reshape voting process By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz To discuss how state election administrators are responding to President Trump’s speech, Liz Landers spoke with two election officials in key battleground states: Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Gabe Sterling of the Georgia Secretary of State's office. Continue watching
Jul 17 Leon Black walked out of an Epstein House committee interview. Here's what we know By Maria Ramirez Uribe Billionaire investor Leon Black, who for years paid Jeffrey Epstein for tax and financial advice, is facing scrutiny over his relationship with the late convicted sex offender after walking out of a closed-door interview with House investigators last month. Continue reading