Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation claims related to 2020 election lies.
Free and fair elections in 2026 could be at stake; the integrity of the democratic process is under scrutiny and challenge.
President Trump and his cabinet initiated a federal takeover in D.C., deploying 800 National Guardsmen and 500 federal agents over a week to combat alleged crime. This move, justified by a need for law enforcement, raises legal questions, including potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act. The effort, involving National Guards from other states and federal agents, may serve as a model for interventions in other cities, challenging state sovereignty and federal authority limits.
A poll by Data for Progress reveals that New Yorkers, across all demographics, overwhelmingly support the public campaign financing program, emphasizing a shift from wealthy donors’ influence. With its success, leaders in Albany are urged to secure adequate funding before the 2026 cycle, reflecting the public’s demand for a fairer political landscape.
The Court often uses its “shadow docket” to pause lower court orders, enabling policies to proceed without explanation.
For the first time in over 400 years, New York City won’t manage its own jails. Chief U.S. District Judge Swain will appoint a manager to oversee reforms.
Gerrymandering is spinning out of control, but Congress has the power to intervene and put an end to the practice.
Gerrymandering manipulates district lines to favor a party, impacting representation and voter influence. Texas faces a major redistricting battle.
The Voting Rights Act, a landmark of the civil rights era, marks its 60th anniversary this week but faces challenges.
MAGA Inc., a super PAC backing Trump, raised an unprecedented $198.9M by June despite his ineligibility for reelection, surpassing past records significantly. This surge highlights the influence and connections between wealthy donors and political power, raising concerns about potential corruption, challenging the assumptions set by the Citizens United decision.
Abigail Martin’s ordeal highlights Texas’s restrictive voting laws, like Senate Bill 1’s ID requirements, which led to massive 2022 disenfranchisement, sparking advocacy.
On his first day, President Trump issued an executive order to end the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship. Legal challenges argue it’s unconstitutional, impacting many.
