Former President Barack Obama suggested that Republicans rig elections by warning that "one side tries to stack the deck and lock in a permanent grip on power."
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
The University of Michigan, home to the country’s largest and most expensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, is under fire for its reported failures and escalating tensions on campus. With over $250 million invested since 2016 and an annual operating budget of $30.68 million, the program is facing criticism for fueling divisions while failing to achieve its stated goals.
Months after aiding President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now influencing the leadership structure within House Democratic committees.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a high-profile case involving JayCee Cooper, a trans-identified male powerlifter, who sued USA Powerlifting (USAPL) after being barred from competing in the women’s category. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges that the organization violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on an individual's gender identity.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson suggested during oral arguments Wednesday that Tennessee’s law banning puberty blockers for minors could constitute sex discrimination. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, involves a Biden-Harris administration challenge to the law, which the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld.
The final U.S. House race for 2024 has concluded, with Democrat Adam Gray narrowly defeating Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. The result flips the Central Valley seat back to Democratic control.
Political analyst Mark Halperin expressed skepticism on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of California Governor Gavin Newsom running for president in 2028, despite the governor’s rising popularity among Democratic voters. A recent Emerson College poll showed Newsom trailing only Vice President Kamala Harris, who leads the 2028 Democratic field with 37% support, while Newsom holds 7%.