Trump Backers Face Deadline in 2nd Attempt to Oust Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

The first effort, prompted by Robin Vos’s refusal to decertify the result of the state’s 2020 presidential election, failed to gain enough signatures. Supporters of former President Donald Trump say they have gathered enough signatures to force a recall election of Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Mr. Vos is the longest-serving speaker in state history,

Rep. Gonzales Seeks to Fend Off Challenger in Texas Runoff Elections

The primary runoffs will also feature Republican battles in Texas House races. Texas voters are heading to the polls on May 28 to help decide the makeup of the Texas state legislature as well as who will represent the congressional district that is home to Uvalde, Texas. Two-term Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is facing activist

Democrats to Virtually Nominate Biden to Ensure Ohio Ballot Access

The move comes as a scheduling conflict threatens the president’s chances of winning Ohio. President Joe Biden will be virtually nominated as the Democrat’s presidential nominee before the party’s national convention in August to secure his spot on Ohio’s general election ballot. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) was notified months ago that President Biden’s name

Judge rules prosecutors in Menendez case can’t use evidence they say is crucial

Washington — Prosecutors trying to prove that New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wielded his political influence in exchange for bribes cannot show jurors evidence that they argue is “critical” to their case, a federal judge ruled Friday.  U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein said prosecutors could not use text messages from 2019 that allegedly show

IN-DEPTH: Abortion a Top Issue Leading Into 2024 Election

Perspectives on abortion vary widely among candidates and voters. Michelle and Jerry Shelfer have first-hand experience with trauma from abortion. The husband and wife met 40 years ago and obtained an abortion the first time Ms. Shelfer became pregnant. Raised in a secular Jewish home, Ms. Shelfer told The Epoch Times having an abortion was