Legislation To Make Lynching A Federal Crime Clears Historic Hurdle In Congress
On Wednesday, the Senate approved legislation that, if enacted, would make lynching a federal crime for the first time in U.S. history.
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Allegations Swirl With North Carolina's 9th District In The Balance
Catawba College political scientist Michael Bitzer is known for taking deep dives into North Carolina voter data.
Elections Board Wants Hearing Affecting Close Congressional Race
North Carolina election officials want to hold a public hearing into alleged absentee ballot irregularities that could affect a very close congressional district race.
State Elections Board Declines To Certify 9th District Race After Member Cites 'Unfortunate Activities'
The 9th Congressional District race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready is not over.
Analysis: Gerrymandering Hinders Democrats' Gains
With an election looming, courts earlier this year declared congressional districts in two states to be unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders. One map was redrawn. The other was not.
A Record Number Of Women Will Serve In Congress (With Potentially More To Come)
A record-breaking year of female candidates and nominees will culminate in a record-breaking number of female legislators on Capitol Hill next year.
Congress Really Can Demand, And Get, Trump's Tax Returns. Here's How
Three House and Senate committees have "the unqualified right" to request taxpayers' returns from the IRS. There's no provision exempting the president.
House And Senate Negotiators Strike Deal To Avoid Shutdown Threat
A bipartisan spending deal postpones a fight over money for a border wall before the election. The bill funds about 75 percent of the government, with a stopgap measure for the rest through Dec. 7.
Democracy 101: Wave Of Court Rulings Means North Carolina's Ballot Is Set
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