Nov 02 WATCH: Minnesota Supreme Court hears lawsuit to keep Trump off presidential ballot By Christine Fernando, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Some of the justices suggested Thursday Congress is best positioned to decide whether Trump's role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection should prevent him from running. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Biden touts new economic opportunity in rural America during Minnesota visit By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The president announced more than $5 billion in spending, largely in rural areas, that will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving local infrastructure. Continue reading
Oct 31 Trump’s relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during Colorado ‘insurrection’ trial By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press The plaintiffs on Tuesday called an extremism expert who testified that Trump has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of Biden's win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call… Continue reading
Oct 30 State courts to consider blocking Trump from 2024 ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Oct 28 Pence drops out of 2024 presidential race after struggling to gain traction By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. Continue reading
Oct 27 Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips to challenge Biden with Democratic presidential run By Will Weissert, Holly Ramer, Associated Press The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman is finally entering the race himself, telling a Friday event outside New Hampshire's statehouse, “I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.”… Continue reading
Oct 26 The new U.S. House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about 2024 By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Republican congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn President Donald Trump's loss. Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela after filing for New Hampshire primary By Holly Ramer, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump suggested at a rally Monday that he might go to prison for political reasons due to what he argues are prosecutors out to get him. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 6:28 Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn Last month, a group of election experts warned that American democracy is under great stress. Their report outlines 24 recommendations spanning law, media, politics and tech to protect American elections. Rick Hasen, the director of UCLA Law School's Safeguarding Democracy… Continue watching
Oct 20 Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Pence has failed to gain traction in a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, polling in the low single digits. Continue reading