Trump s Border Policies and the Appointment of Tom Homan: What Immigrant Communities Are Fearing

The recent election victory of Donald Trump has led to concerns about his proposed immigration policies, particularly the appointment of former ICE Director Tom Homan as border czar. Trump’s focus on illegal immigration during his campaign, with promises of an expansive deportation program, has stirred anxiety among immigrant communities and advocates. Isaac Villegas, a former …

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Virginia to Hold Special Elections for Two State Senate Seats

The Virginia state legislature will soon hold special elections to replace two state senators, John McGuire and Suhas Subramanyam, who were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. McGuire, a Republican, represented a rural district in central Virginia, while Subramanyam, a Democrat, represented a Washington-area exurb. Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas announced that …

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New York Judge to Rule on Donald Trump’s Hush Money Conviction in November 2024

A New York judge is set to decide on November 12, 2024, whether to overturn former President Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump was convicted in May 2024 of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016, which …

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Senator Luz Escamilla to Continue as Senate Minority Leader in Utah

On Friday, Utah Senate Democrats selected their new minority leadership team, with notable changes and continued leadership from some familiar names. Sen. Luz Escamilla D-Salt Lake City will return as Senate Minority Leader, a position she has held since 2023. Escamilla, a banker and advocate for air quality regulations and child care programs, expressed her …

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Battleground States Brace for Legal Action to Ensure Election Certification

Officials in key battleground states are preparing to take legal action against any counties that attempt to disrupt or delay the certification of election results this year. This follows incidents in the 2022 midterm elections where some counties in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico either failed to certify results or did so incompletely. Arizona Secretary …

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Kansas Congressional Races Heat Up: GOP and Democrats Battle for Key Seats

In Kansas, Republicans looked to retain control of the open U.S. House seat in the 2nd Congressional District as former Attorney General Derek Schmidt took on Democrat Nancy Boyda. Schmidt, who lost a tight gubernatorial race in 2022, has experience as attorney general and has received support from former President Trump. Boyda, the last Democrat …

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Democrats Expected to Retain Both Rhode Island U.S. House Seats in Upcoming Election

Democrats appear well-positioned to retain both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in the upcoming election. Incumbent Rep. Gabe Amo is running for reelection in the 1st Congressional District and is expected to defeat his Republican challenger, Allen Waters. Amo, who made history as Rhode Island’s first Black representative in Congress, has centered his campaign …

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Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert Face Off in Washington Governor s Race

The Washington governor’s race pits two prominent state figures with differing backgrounds and priorities against each other: Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert. Ferguson, currently serving as the state’s attorney general, rose to national prominence for his legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly his lawsuit that blocked Trump’s initial travel ban. …

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Delaware Governor Election: Democrat Matt Meyer vs. Republican Michael Ramone

The Delaware gubernatorial election is set for Tuesday, with Democrat Matt Meyer and Republican Michael Ramone competing to replace outgoing Democratic Governor John Carney. Meyer, currently the New Castle County executive, faces Ramone, a seasoned businessman and the House minority leader known for bipartisan efforts in a predominantly Democratic district. Democrats have held the Delaware …

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