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PA Senate candidate Dave McCormick files suit over ballots in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick, who was called the winner by The Associated Press, is suing over provisional ballots yet to be counted in Philadelphia. The suit is asking for an injunction to stop the counting of ballots that may not be properly filed. The filing states there are 15,000-20,000 provisional ballots that will… -
Candidates who support Texas secession elected to state Legislature
The Texas Nationalist Movement, which wants Texas to secede from the U.S. and become its own independent nation, is celebrating after 10 candidates who support its cause were elected to the state Legislature. The organization calls it “a clear signal that Texans are ready to reclaim their right to self-government.” TNM said there are now… -
These are the judges Trump could nominate to the Supreme Court
Donald Trump had extraordinary influence on the Supreme Court during his first four years in office, appointing three conservative justices. If there’s an opening in his second term, there are multiple judges he would consider nominating, according to reports. The first is Judge James Ho. He was nominated to the federal bench by Trump in… -
Republican leadership in Congress shaping up ahead of key vote
Republicans won a majority in the Senate and believe they are on track to maintain their majority in the House. So once the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, who will be in leadership? In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is vying to keep the gavel. Johnson wrote a letter to… -
Jacky Rosen wins Nevada Senate race, maintains Democrat’s seat
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., won reelection, fending off a challenge from Republican Sam Brown. Democrats lost the majority in the chamber, but this victory in Nevada will keep the balance of power tighter. The call was made by Decision Desk HQ, a forecasting and analysis organization. Abortion was a key issue in the state. Voters… -
VP Harris will certify her own election defeat on Jan. 6
Vice President Kamala Harris will certify her own defeat on Jan. 6, 2025. It will be the culmination of a stinging loss and whirlwind campaign that started when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July and she was formally nominated in August. Harris conceded to Trump Wednesday, Nov. 6, with a phone… -
McConnell says filibuster is secure with Republican Senate majority
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the filibuster is secure now that Republicans have won a majority in the chamber. McConnell made the comment to reporters while taking a victory lap the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6. “This shifting to a Republican Senate Majority helps control the guardrails to keep people who want to… -
Massachusetts voters reject measure to legalize psychedelics
Massachusetts voters rejected a ballot measure to legalize natural psychedelic substances for those 21 and older. Five substances were on the list, two were found in mushrooms and three were found in plants. The measure would have allowed individuals to either grow their own or purchase the substances at an approved location for use under… -
Donald Trump projected to win 2024 presidential election: DDHQ
Donald Trump is projected to win the presidential election and become the 47th President of the United States. The projection is being made by Decision Desk HQ, a forecasting and analysis organization. This is an extraordinary comeback for Trump, who lost the electoral and popular votes in 2020 after stinging defeats in Georgia, Arizona and… -
Missouri approves amendment to protect abortion rights, overturning near-total ban
Missourians voted to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The move would reverse the state’s near-total ban on abortions. Update: Donald Trump projected to win 2024 presidential election: DDHQ According to the Missouri Secretary of State, the proposed measure does the following: Missouri’s current law only allows abortions in the event of a medical… -
Republicans claim Senate majority, end Democrats’ four-year hold
Republicans secured a majority in the Senate following key victories in West Virginia and Ohio. The 2024 general election results ended Democrats’ four-year majority in the chamber, with the current balance of power now at 51-49. The Senate was previously split 50-50 for two years, with Democrats holding a narrow majority through Vice President Harris’… -
Colorado joins Maryland, codifies abortion rights in state constitution
Colorado voters approved an amendment to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, passing the measure with the required 55% of the vote. This amendment builds on a 2022 law signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, which increased protections for abortion in the state. The newly approved amendment will prevent the state… -
District of Columbia moving to ranked choice voting starting in 2026
Voters in the District of Columbia decided that they will move towards a ranked choice voting system for elections beginning in 2026. Initiative 83, which voters approved, will create a semi-open primary system which will allow unaffiliated voters to vote in a party’s primary election. Ranked choice voting is an alternative electoral system designed to…