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Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns

The discussions between the top four Hill leaders are centered on hopes to pass legislation before January.

Politics - Politico - October 18

What if it's President Harris, but a GOP Senate? That's her allies' fear.

A Republican Senate could block Cabinet and Supreme Court picks, as well as legislation.

Politics - Politico - October 20

Law enforcement missed ‘pivotal moments’ to engage Trump gunman, House panel finds

The interim report cited several issues in coordination and planning in the lead up to and during the July 13 rally.

Politics - Politico - October 21

House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

Politics - Politico - October 22

Pennsylvania Democrats sue Erie County over mail-in ballot delays

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit against Erie County on Wednesday, arguing that many voters have yet to receive mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day. The lawsuit argues that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Abortion bans on the ballot

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Yes, democracy was on the ballot — and it won!

Democrats are angered by the American public's decision to vote for Republicans, despite their claims that Trump and Republicans are a threat to democracy, and are instead focusing on the threat of ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed

Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.

Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned

The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states

So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.

The down-ballot races to follow this election

The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to ...

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.

Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

My Manifesto for Despairing Democrats

Here’s how to be a watchdog, not a lap dog, for the next four tumultuous years, while holding on to your sanity.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Where Does This Leave Democrats?

The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Democrats Who Won

We’re covering this year’s successful Democratic campaigns.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in the 2024 election, the Carter Center confirmed Wednesday.

Jimmy Carter Casts His Ballot for Harris in Georgia

The 39th president, who entered hospice care in February 2023, submitted an absentee ballot, according to a grandson. His family said he had been eager to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling

With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...

The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin

Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots

Judges in both Michigan and North Carolina dismissed lawsuits brought on by the Republican National Committee that would have increased restrictions for overseas ballots. Some Republicans argued ...

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Ballots damaged in USPS mailbox fire in Phoenix

A blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire Thursday morning, damaging approximately 20 ballots and other pieces of mail.

Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot

A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?

Nearly half the country has already legalized medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, or both as of 2024.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...

Politics - CBS News - October 28

Vote with your ballot, not your life savings

History shows us that markets move forward regardless of who wins US elections

World - Financial Times - October 29

A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility

Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

A behind the scenes look at an Arizona ballot printing facility

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for nine states for the November general election. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the facility's ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.

Top stories - CBS News - October 29

See where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election

Voters in 10 states will decide on crucial abortion-related measures this November, marking another pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate over reproductive rights.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests

A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story 3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day The presidential election between former President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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