The US House will consider new election restrictions before the November midterms

The US House will consider new election restrictions before the November midterms

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is expected to vote on Wednesday on a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship in November’s midterm elections, which Democrats have denounced as a ploy to hurt their chances in a contest that will determine control of Congress. The SAVE America Act … Read more

Republicans fear their midterm chances are shrinking because of the immigration chaos

Republicans fear their midterm chances are shrinking because of the immigration chaos

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are growing concerned that immigration enforcement is becoming a political liability in the upcoming midterm elections after two people were killed by federal agents during President Donald Trump’s crackdown in Minneapolis. While few are willing to publicly break with the president, there has been a crescendo of criticism as Republicans push … Read more

No, Trump cannot cancel the interim mandate. He does this instead

No, Trump cannot cancel the interim mandate. He does this instead

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To receive it in your inbox, register for free Here. Concerned about the loss of unified Republican power in Washington and puzzled by a lack of public support, President Donald Trump continues to talk about skipping the midterm elections in November, when Republicans could … Read more

Schumer tells AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and challenge midterms: Q&A

Schumer tells AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and challenge midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections and says raids by immigration agents in major cities are creating a sense of chaos that voters will reject in November. The comments were part of a 20-minute Associated Press telephone interview with the New … Read more