US Treasury Plans to Borrow $1.37 Trillion Over Next 6 Months
The federal government plans to borrow $1.369 trillion over the next six months, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced on Oct. 28, 2024.
Election Lawsuits Heat Up
As election day approaches, courts have been making a series of decisions that bear on how Americans’ votes get counted in the 2024 election...
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Law on Mail-In Ballots
Ballots that arrive by mail can be counted up to three days after Election Day, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled on Oct. 28.
Hundreds of Ballots Destroyed in Oregon and Washington Ballot Box Fires
Two fires at ballot drop boxes in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, led to police responses. One fire resulted in destruction of potentially hundreds of ballots.
China, Russia Aim to Use BRICS to Challenge Global Financial System—Experts Say It Won’t...
Through BRICS, China and Russia are seeking to establish an alternative international payment platform that is not subject to Western sanctions.
The Battle for Space Is On
Experts say vague treaty language and a growing reliance on space-based technology has made Earth’s orbit the target of a new arms race.
Vast Majority of Americans Want Photo ID and Proof of Citizenship to Vote: Gallup
A new Gallup poll shows that a vast majority of U.S. adults in favor of requiring photo ID to cast a ballot and proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Plan to Purge Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
A federal judge in Virginia has halted the commonwealth’s recent program to purge noncitizens from its voter rolls on an expedited basis.
What Dozens of Interviews With Voters in Pennsylvania Reveal
Whether it’s abortion, freedoms, or character—Pennsylvania voters are sharply divided on who and why they support their candidate.
ICE Dropped Plans to Release Immigrants Into Tennessee After State’s Pushback, AG Says
AG Jonathan Skrmetti says newly obtained docs from ICE reveal agency abandoned plans to release detained migrants, including criminals, after litigation.
2 Lawmakers Attempt the Impossible: Saving Social Security
SSFA would end two provisions of current law that reduce benefits for public employees with separate pension systems, giving benefits for such workers.
6 People Indicted in Ohio for Allegedly Voting as Noncitizens
Grand juries in Ohio have indicted six people for allegedly casting illegal votes as noncitizens in past elections.
