Politics Feb 03 Gabbard says Trump asked her to be at FBI election center raid as scrutiny intensifies By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Ali Schmitz
Politics Feb 03 WATCH: White House says Trump was referring to SAVE Act when he advocated nationalizing elections President Donald Trump on a podcast Monday called for Republicans to “take over” and “nationalize” elections. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 03 Thune throws cold water on Trump's call to 'nationalize' U.S. elections “I’m not in favor of federalizing elections,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Tuesday. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 03 WATCH: Warner blasts Trump, Gabbard involvement in FBI search on Fulton County election office The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s attendance at an FBI search of a Georgia election office is eroding longstanding barriers separating intelligence work from domestic law enforcement. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 02 Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's wide-ranging election executive order The ruling said agencies will not be allowed to "assess citizenship" before providing a federal voter registration form to people enrolling in public assistance programs. By Tom Verdin, Associated Press
Jan 29 House Republicans propose stricter voting rules as Trump administration eyes midterms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The package released Thursday reflects a number of the party's most sought-after election changes, including requirements for photo IDs before people can vote and proof of citizenship, both to be put in place in 2027. Continue reading
Jan 15 Federal judges allow California to use new U.S. House map ahead of 2026 midterms By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The ruling is a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state mid-decade redistricting battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. Continue reading
Jan 11 Myanmar holds 2nd round of voting in country's 1st general election since military takeover By Associated Press Critics say the polls organized by the military government are neither free nor fair and are an effort by the military to legitimize its rule after seizing power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 9:29 Critics call Myanmar's first elections since military coup a sham as civil war rages on By Kira Kay, Kyaw Htet and Jason Maloney, The Bureau for International Reporting The second phase of elections is underway in Myanmar this weekend. It’s the first election since the ruling military regime seized power five years ago, but with major opposition parties barred from participating, leaders jailed and an ongoing civil war… Continue watching
Dec 28 Guinea holds first presidential election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win By Associated Press Guineans voted on Sunday to choose a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup, as analysts say a weakened opposition will result in a likely win for junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. Continue reading