Georgia lawmakers are poised to open a special session while navigating redistricting following a federal court ruling. The special session is a part of a coordinated effort across the South after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1964 Voting Rights Act, which has cleared the way for Black voters’ influence in changes from courts. The …
Russia’s evolving relationship with Israel: What you need to know in 60 seconds When it comes to their relationship with Israel, Russia’s stance has been changing significantly. To get a full understanding of their dynamic over the past 75 years, and the shifts that have occurred, check out the video below. Russian court sentences artist …
The winner of New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest was officially declared as comedian John Oliver’s favored water bird, the pūteketeke. Oliver’s foreign interference in the voting process resulted in the group Forest and Bird experiencing difficulties in tallying the votes and naming the winning bird. This year’s annual event was particularly special as …
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Amid the overturned Roe v. Wade landscape, Ohio voters have sanctioned a constitutional amendment to ensure access to abortion and other reproductive health care options, marking another win for abortion rights activists. Ohio now stands as the seventh state to uphold abortion access at the state level post the landmark court …
Race for Governor Sparks Engagement and Hope Among Black Voters in Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. – Tiffany Wilburn, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, had lost faith in the power of voting a few years ago. With issues such as inadequate school books, expensive healthcare, police abuse against Black citizens, and a lack of access to clean …
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan government critic María Corina Machado emerged victorious on Thursday in an opposition-organized primary to select a candidate for the presidency, despite the contest being denounced as illegitimate by the self-proclaimed socialist government. The National Primary Commission organized the voting on Sunday, which drew over 2.4 million voters from Venezuela and …
U.S. Representative and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California speaks to the news media after reports emerged that U.S. Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio would not seek a third vote for the position of Speaker of the House. Instead, Jordan plans to endorse a proposal to empower Speaker of the House Pro Tempore Patrick …
Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives failed Wednesday for the second time in as many days, dealing a devastating blow to the Ohio Republican’s chances as a potential leader. Jordan’s inability to secure the gavel after two rounds of voting raises doubts about whether House Republicans can find …
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, was selected by House Republicans as their nominee for the position of speaker of the House of Representatives. This decision came after Rep. Steve Scalise, who faced opposition from hard-right members of the GOP, withdrew his candidacy. Jordan, who currently chairs the Judiciary Committee, won the closed-door internal party vote with …
Attorneys representing Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a staunch election denier, in defamation lawsuits filed by voting machine companies are seeking permission from the court to withdraw from the cases. According to Attorney Andrew Parker, Lindell owes them millions of dollars and is unable to pay the escalating legal expenses. In documents filed …