U.S. Elections – Latest News and Analysis – Page 31 | Straight Arrow News

Biden has around three times as much money from fundraising than Trump, however, Trump gets more support from smaller donors.

Biden has more money from fundraising, Trump has more small donor support

The Arizona Agenda, a state politics newsletter, created a deepfake video of Kari Lake, highlighting challenges of distinguishing content.

Controversial deepfake Kari Lake video shows ease of AI disinformation

Major tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok, have committed to combating image-based sexual abuse, including AI-generated "deepfakes", ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. The White House announced the voluntary commitments, which aim to prevent the creation, distribution, and monetization of nonconsensual intimate images, and provide support to victims, particularly women, children, and LGBTQ individuals.

Instagram limits political content as US presidential election nears

Multiple attacks on political candidates have occurred in Mexico as the country's largest election campaign nears its end.

Mexican president asks US to send $20B to Latin America, legalize migrants

Democrats in the U.S. Senate have introduced legislation to enhance the powers of ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants charged with violent crimes.

Senate Dems want to boost ICE’s power to arrest undocumented immigrants

Former President Trump and the GOP are the favorites to win the races for the White House and for both chambers of Congress a little more than five months before Election Day, according to a forecast model released Wednesday by Decision Desk HQ and The Hill.

Frank Luntz: Why seizing Trump properties would elect him in 2024

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will not seek re-election this year in New Jersey’s Democratic primary but is keeping the door open to an independent run, announced his office following a 14-count federal bribery indictment. Menendez posted a nine-minute video to social media on Thursday, March 21.

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won’t seek reelection as Democrat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel amid growing tension between the two countries

Blinken arrives in Israel for tense talks on Gaza

Hours after the Supreme Court rules that Texas's immigration law can take effect, it is now back on hold. And, charges have been dropped against the father of a late Marine who was arrested at the State of the Union.

Texas immigration law paused again amid legal seesaw

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., expressed regret for calling the California Senate primary rigged after she finished third in the race.

After backlash, Rep. Porter regrets calling California primary ‘rigged’

With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise.

Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election, 6 more years in power

Matt Gaetz allegedly paid over $10,000 to witnesses in a House probe, according to records cited by Leppard.

Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation lawsuit

A judge dismissed six charges against former President Donald Trump and co-defendants in a Georgia election interference case.

Judge drops multiple charges against Trump in GA election interference case

RFK Jr. filed a lawsuit to remove his name from the Wisconsin presidential ballot after the state elections commission decided kept him on it.

RFK Jr. says Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura sit atop his running mate list

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties' nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House, and a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Biden, Trump set for historic presidential rematch after clinching nominations

As Trump supporters fill positions of power within the Republican National Committee, dozens of staffers were fired on Monday, March 11.

RNC fires dozens of staffers amid leadership change

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

New data from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll revealed that 43% of Republicans support abortion in most or all cases.

Large percentage of Republicans support abortion rights, not top issue for most

President Biden speaks to the nation in his State of the Union address. The highlights and takeaways from the night. And — an Army soldier is indicted, accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese agent. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 8, 2024.

Takeaways from Biden’s address to the nation

The House passed a new election bill that would eliminate drop boxes and adjust the deadline to cast absentee ballots.

Iowa House passes bill to ban ballot drop boxes, protect Trump on 2024 ticket

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, won't seek reelection, giving Republicans a chance to flip an open seat.

Sinema exit will make it even harder for Democrats to hold Senate majority

Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign without endorsing Donald Trump following significant Super Tuesday losses.

Nikki Haley suspends 2024 presidential run, offers no Trump endorsement

A bid for governor in North Carolina is garnering a lot of media reaction due to a controversial Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

Trump’s pick for North Carolina governor wins primary. Controversy follows him.

On Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden achieved a dominant performance in the Democratic primaries, securing victories in every state with over 80 percent of the vote in many of them. However, his sweep was not without opposition, as a significant protest vote emerged in some states. Activists urged voters to select the ‘uncommitted’ option as a protest against Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza, notably in Minnesota, where the uncommitted vote reached 19 percent.

Biden wins big on Super Tuesday, but loses caucus to entrepreneur