A state appeals court removed Fulton County DA Fani Willis from the Georgia election case against Trump, citing impropriety.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Intense Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s rebel-held capital, killing at least nine.
Gerrymandering helped Republicans gain a narrow House majority, with manipulated maps giving them a 16-seat advantage. Supreme Court rulings and partisan map drawing in states like North Carolina played crucial roles, underscoring the urgent need for electoral reform to ensure fair competition and reconnect government to disillusioned voters.
In the 2024 election, online ad spending on state ballot measures soared to over $61 million, driven by national donors. This shift highlights growing external influence in local policy decisions, as seen in Florida and Ohio’s contentious measures on abortion rights, where major funding came from groups like Planned Parenthood and conservative advocacy organizations.
