The Pentagon revised absentee voting paperwork shortly before its use, dropping a citizen category as Republicans sought to prevent that group from casting ballots. The forms are used by many Americans living abroad.
The revisions by Trump administration officials came amid a Republican effort to narrow voting eligibility for U.S. citizens overseas. More details are expected as the story develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.
The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.
UK chancellor’s plans add to concerns government is moving away from pro-renewables agenda John Healey has said he will veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills, adding to concerns that the government is moving away from the pro-renewables agenda. Announcing his plans, the chancellor said clean power is “how we break the grip of international gas prices on our bills”, but added the shift towards it “has to come at the right pace, in the right places, with the grid to carry it”. Continue reading...
When federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance expired last year, Florida was hit particularly hard. Now, as the election and open enrollment coincide, healthcare is a major issue.
The Justice Department, contrary to past norms, has stayed in the headlines in the run-up to the midterm election.
The president heads to the midwest for two rallies he previously said were cancelled. Has his message changed this campaign season and how have Democrats sharpened their messaging?