Apr 01 Watch 7:40 Gov. Whitmer discusses Democrats' efforts to protect reproductive rights By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Democratic leaders have worked to protect reproductive rights in their states. In Michigan, voters enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for several reproductive rights measures… Continue watching
Apr 01 Florida Supreme Court upholds 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The court ruled 6-1 Monday to uphold the state's ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, meaning a ban on six weeks could soon take effect. But under a separate ruling, the court allowed a ballot measure on… Continue reading
Apr 01 States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Legislators in Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and Florida are pursuing state voting rights acts, building on ones enacted by several other states, including New York and Connecticut. Continue reading
Mar 31 Biden wins North Dakota primary, state Democratic party announces By Jack Dura, Associated Press Biden and Trump have already secured enough delegates for their parties' nominations, lining up the first presidential rematch election since 1956. Continue reading
Mar 30 Biden outraises Trump in campaign funds as election messaging battle heats up By Seung Min Kim, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Biden's campaign is making significant early investments both on the ground and on the airwaves — hoping to create a massive organizational advantage that leaves Trump scrambling to catch up. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 5:28 Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add… Continue watching
Mar 29 What to expect from presidential and state primaries on April 2 By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Although multiple names remain on the presidential ballots in Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face no major challengers and already have secured more delegates than they need to win their… Continue reading
Mar 29 What to expect in Wisconsin's presidential primaries and ballot questions By Robert Yoon, Associated Press While Trump and Biden aren't competing head-to-head on Tuesday's ballot, their campaigns are now fully focused on what's expected to be another close general election fight in the Badger State. Continue reading
Mar 29 Biden raises record $26 million at star-studded New York campaign event By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Mar 28 Biden fundraiser with past presidents Obama and Clinton nets record $25 million, campaign says By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press The Radio City Music Hall fundraiser provides a gilded exclamation mark on a recent burst of campaign travel by Biden, who visited several political battlegrounds in the last few weeks. Continue reading