Elections

Former President Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest over his social media platform Truth Social last Saturday claiming he will be arrested on bogus charges.

Politics & Government

Yes, Trump can run for president if he's indicted, but winning is a different story

10:42am March 22, 2023

by Dustin Jones

There is nothing in the Constitution prohibiting people with criminal records from running for president, but voters historically turn on candidates with legal challenges.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, speaks on election night on Nov. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Politics & Government

Ohio becomes latest Republican state to leave a key voting data partnership

5:23pm March 17, 2023

by Miles Parks

Six GOP-led states have now pulled out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, despite it being considered one of the best tools states have to detect voter fraud.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs a law to include the rights of LGBTQ people in Michigan's Civil Rights law on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Lansing, Mich.

Michigan Democrats are getting their way for the first time in nearly 40 years

8:08am March 17, 2023

by Colin Jackson (Michigan Public Radio Network)

For the first time in decades, Democrats run the show in Michigan, passing legislative priorities they've been after for years: repealing a 1931 abortion law, repealing right-to-work and more.

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Former state lawmaker Kay Bounkeua takes a break from her work as her daughter Ryla Bounkeua plays with Kay's stepdad Jeffrey Strong in Rio Rancho, N.M, March 13.

Only New Mexico lawmakers don't get paid for their time. That might change this year

1:57pm March 15, 2023

by Alice Fordham

Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state lawmakers for their work. Not New Mexico. That can be a barrier for many people trying to enter politics. A new bill could change that.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Monday in Davenport, Iowa.

Donald Trump finally makes it to Iowa as other Republican hopefuls court voters

10:38am March 14, 2023

by Clay Masters

Nearly four months after declaring his third run for the White House, former President Donald Trump visited Iowa — the first in the nation caucus for Republicans.

DeSantis and Trump, the top contenders for GOP presidential nomination, speak in Iowa

5:50pm March 13, 2023

by Clay Masters

In poll after poll, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are the top two Republicans want as their 2024 nominee. In dueling events in Iowa, they pitch themselves to voters.

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference in January, after a sentencing hearing of the Trump Organization. Bragg's office has invited former President Trump to testify before a grand jury — a step that often precedes an indictment.

What we know about Trump possibly facing criminal indictment in New York City

4:40pm March 10, 2023

Trump has been invited to testify before a Manhattan grand jury, typically the last step before a criminal indictment. Trump could become the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally speak ahead of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address. Monday, Feb. 06, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Tenn. Lt. Gov. McNally apologizes after repeatedly commenting on racy Instagram posts

4:10pm March 10, 2023

by Blaise Gainey

While supporting some of the state's most restrictive LGBTQ laws, Tenn. Lt. Gov. Randy McNally admitted to regularly commenting on nearly naked online photos of a gay man with heart and fire emojis.

Communications between Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott and Fox Corp. head Lachlan Murdoch following the 2020 presidential election are being scrutinized in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit. Murdoch praised Scott's performance in an appearance on Thursday.

Politics & Government

Fox Corp CEO praises Fox News leader as network faces $1.6 billion lawsuit

5:01am March 10, 2023

by Mary Yang

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch says the brand is strong. Fox News faces a blockbuster defamation lawsuit over its repeated broadcasting of baseless election-fraud claims in 2020.

In this 2021 file photo, a Georgia poll worker passes a Dominion Voting Systems ballot scanner. Dominion, which has been the subject of conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, was recently ditched by officials in California's Shasta County.

Politics & Government

A California county has dumped Dominion, leaving its election operations up in the air

5:00am March 10, 2023

by Roman Battaglia

California's Shasta County has terminated its contract with Dominion Voting Systems, a company that's faced a barrage of conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.

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