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House Deadlocks on Measure to Restrict Military Action in Iran

House Deadlocks on Measure to Restrict Military Action in Iran

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday produced a 212-212 tie on a Democratic-led resolution that sought to bar military actions in Iran without congressional approval. Because the measure required a simple majority, the tie caused its defeat. The vote was the third in the House this year on an Iran war powers resolution and the first since …

Louisiana Senate Approves Map That Removes One Majority-Black U.S. House District

Louisiana Senate Approves Map That Removes One Majority-Black U.S. House District

The Republican-led Louisiana Senate approved a new congressional map that removes one of the state’s two Democratic-held, majority-Black U.S. House districts. The 27-10 vote followed the U.S. Supreme Court decision that reduced protections for minority-majority districts, and the map now moves to a Republican-dominated state House. Supporters frame…

Federal Court to Hear Challenge to Trump Order Tightening Mail-In Voting Rules

Federal Court to Hear Challenge to Trump Order Tightening Mail-In Voting Rules

A federal judge will hear arguments on May 14 over a Republican presidential executive order that tightens verification and delivery rules for mail-in ballots. Democratic Party leaders contend the March 31 order is unconstitutional and would disenfranchise eligible voters; the Justice Department says lawsuits are premature because agencies have not…

Senate Banking Committee to Mark Up Clarity Act in Key Test for Crypto Regulation

Senate Banking Committee to Mark Up Clarity Act in Key Test for Crypto Regulation

On May 14, the Republican-led Senate Banking Committee will hold a mark-up on the Clarity Act, legislation designed to set rules for cryptocurrencies by clarifying which regulators oversee tokens and related activity. The vote will show whether the bill can attract the minimum Democratic support needed to advance in the Senate, as Democrats raise c…

Senate Narrowly Blocks Democratic Push to Force Iran War Authorization From Trump

Senate Narrowly Blocks Democratic Push to Force Iran War Authorization From Trump

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 not to advance a Democratic-led war powers resolution that would require President Trump to obtain congressional authorization for the conflict with Iran. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley, drew support from nearly all Democrats and three Republicans, but was blocked by Senate Republicans for the seventh tim…

Justice Department Provides Legal Rationale for Demands on State Voter Rolls

Justice Department Provides Legal Rationale for Demands on State Voter Rolls

The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has issued a May 12 opinion supporting the federal government's push to obtain unredacted state voter rolls. The guidance, which is not binding on states, says DOJ may compel production under a civil rights statute and could share the data with the Department of Homeland Security to check for nonc…

Energy shock seen as decisive factor as Democrats position for midterm gains

Energy shock seen as decisive factor as Democrats position for midterm gains

BCA Research's geopolitical team says the Iran-related oil shock is reshaping the midterm outlook. While a proprietary Senate model currently favors a narrow 51-49 Republican edge, the firm and its chief geopolitical strategist view that projection as fragile. Rising energy prices, worsening state economic data and weak presidential approval are er…

Redistricting Boosts Republican Prospects but House Control Remains Unsettled

Redistricting Boosts Republican Prospects but House Control Remains Unsettled

Republican-led redistricting this cycle has produced a tangible structural advantage that could flip a number of Democratic-held U.S. House seats. Yet analysts warn that the advantage may be offset by national political dynamics - including low presidential approval and a Democratic lead on the generic ballot - leaving control of the House in play …

Trump Taps Two District Judges to Fill Remaining Appellate Vacancies

Trump Taps Two District Judges to Fill Remaining Appellate Vacancies

President Donald Trump announced nominations for two U.S. district judges to fill the final appellate vacancies available to him across the nation's 13 federal circuit courts. Daniel Traynor of North Dakota is nominated to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Daniel Domenico of Colorado to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Both picks are…