As the Democratic primary season rolls on, one big lesson is sinking in from the party’s caucus-night meltdown in Iowa: Secrecy isn’t a strategy, opinion.
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Donald Trump: from Ukrainegate to politicalconfidantgate
Freshly from an impeachment trial over use of office for political gain Trump has praised Attorney General for intervening on behalf of political confidant.
Bill aims to address Native American voter disenfranchisement
New Mexico congressional delegation is leading a bill in the House that aims to protect Native American voting rights ahead of 2020.
Senate GOP blocks three election security bills
Under the Senate’s rules, any one senator can ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill, but any one senator can object and block their requests.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to combat cyberattacks
Bipartisanship is key to curtailing cyberattacks on U.S. elections. A new bipartisan bill does exactly that, targeting cyberattacks as 2020 polls loom.
Confidence returns in other primary states after Iowa debacle
The much-talked about Iowa democratic caucus was a failure. But with the New Hampshire primary near, confidence is returning in other primary states.
Senate Report finds Obama Administration wasn’t “well-postured” to counter Russian election interference
Obama administration’s response to Russian election interference during the 2016 election was undermined by partisan concerns, new Senate bipartisan Report.
Fresh election security concerns emerge after Iowa caucus
Audie Cornish of Wesafm interviewed Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon on emerging issues following the disastrous Iowa caucus. Election security came up.
Democrats launch massive legal campaign on voting ahead of 2020
As Democrats pick their 2020 candidate, several left-leaning groups are suing against states they view as suppressing participation in elections.
The people, not Congress, should vote to impeach or acquit the President
The partisan nature of the impeachment process is the stamp of America’s flawed democracy. The people, not Congress should be the ones to impeach or acquit.