Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate

The incumbent Republican called her rival soft on crime. The Democratic challenger criticized the congresswoman for backing Trump. First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum sparred over abortion, immigration, and crime during their first of three debates on Oct. 8. The two differed on the issues that make Oregon’s 5th Congressional

How a GOP-Led Effort to Change Nebraska’s Electoral College Voting Failed

The palpable anxiety about the closeness of the U.S. presidential election materialized in an unexpected location this year: Lincoln, Nebraska. After months of action inside the Nebraska State Capitol and a surge of last-minute politicking from national Republican Party figures, on Sept. 24, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced he will not call a special session

Biden criticizes Trump for false claims about hurricane response

Biden criticizes Trump for false claims about hurricane response – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden has again called out former President Donald Trump for spreading false information about response efforts to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that some hurricane victims have heard false rumors that FEMA

Federal Judge Denies Hurricane-Related Request to Extend Florida’s Voter Registration Deadline

A court has rejected a request by voting rights groups to extend Florida’s voter registration deadlines in response to a lawsuit that cited hurricane impacts. A federal judge has denied an emergency petition to extend Florida’s voter registration deadlines that was filed by a coalition of voting rights groups, who argued that disruptions from Hurricanes

After 2 Hurricanes, FEMA Will Urgently Need Funding From Congress, Mayorkas Says

He said FEMA have the resources to respond to “the immediate needs of individuals” impacted by the storms but will need more funding ’very rapidly.’ Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will need more funding as soon as possible following hurricanes Milton and Helene. Helene dealt widespread