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The ACLU of Georgia is threatening a lawsuit over the state’s proposed election law

The ACLU of Georgia is threatening a lawsuit over the state’s proposed election law

A new voting bill passed by the Georgia state legislature violates the National Voter Registration Act, the Georgia American Civil Liberties Union said Friday. If approved by the governor, the new law would allow any third party to automatically get on the Georgia ballot without petition signatures from the state, as long as the party …

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Republicans nominated Greg Lopez for a special election to replace Congressman Ken Buck

Republicans nominated Greg Lopez for a special election to replace Congressman Ken Buck

Updated at 12:15 a.m. on March 29, 2024. Greg Lopez will be the Republican nominee in the special election to serve out the remainder of former GOP Rep. Ken Buck’s term through December. Lopez won the nomination in the sixth round of voting, defeating former state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg 51-46. Much of his pitch to …

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Tennessee governor signs bill blocking police reform law inspired by Tyr Nichols’ killing

Tennessee governor signs bill blocking police reform law inspired by Tyr Nichols’ killing

Gerald Herbert/AP Sierra Rogers, who called Tier Nichols her best friend, adjusts items at a memorial for the 29-year-old man who was beaten by Memphis officers and later died. CNN — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that blocks cities from adopting some local police reforms, including Memphis’ vaunted traffic stop ordinance created …

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Johnson informs Schumer he will send articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to Senate on April 10

Johnson informs Schumer he will send articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to Senate on April 10

Anna Moneymaker/Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images Pictured, left to right, are House Speaker Mike Johnson, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer. Speaker Mike Johnson informed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that the House will send the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10, …

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March of ‘Terror’: Pakistan Fights Deadly Attacks on China’s Interests |  News about armed groups

March of ‘Terror’: Pakistan Fights Deadly Attacks on China’s Interests | News about armed groups

Islamabad, Pakistan: In the 10 days between March 16 and 26, Pakistan witnessed five separate attacks, three in its northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two in its southwestern province of Balochistan, which left at least 18 people dead. All five attacks were suicide bombings that killed at least 12 military personnel, five Chinese nationals …

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Alina Haba outlines Donald Trump’s move against Fannie Willis

Alina Haba outlines Donald Trump’s move against Fannie Willis

Donald Trump’s lawyer, Alina Haba, has argued that the former president’s lawsuit alleging interference in the Georgia election should be dismissed on the grounds that his comments are protected by the First Amendment. Trump is facing a 10-count indictment in Georgia on charges he broke the law while trying to overturn the results of the …

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Argentina’s Milei exchanged sharp words with Mexican and Colombian leaders, heightening tensions

Argentina’s Milei exchanged sharp words with Mexican and Colombian leaders, heightening tensions

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — The spat between Latin American populist leaders dragged on Thursday, after days of Argentine President Javier Millay pushing his leftist counterparts in Mexico and Colombia – culminating in a diplomatic coup the night before. Since the right-wing Millay stepped into the political spotlight last year, he has regularly traded criticism with …

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Marjorie Taylor Green is calling for the resignation of Georgia Republicans

Marjorie Taylor Green is calling for the resignation of Georgia Republicans

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Georgia, demanded that Brian Pritchard, the first vice chair of the Georgia Republican Party, resign after he voted illegally nine times. Georgia Judge Lisa Boggs ruled Wednesday that Pritchard violated state election laws when he voted in nine elections in the early and mid-2000s while serving probation for a felony check …

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Trump supporters try again to impeach Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker as first effort fails

Trump supporters try again to impeach Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker as first effort fails

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of former President Donald Trump are launching a second recall attempt Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from the post after the first attempt appears to have failed. The recall organizers filed papers to launch a second recall effort on Wednesday, just a day after asking a court to give …

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