Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten is opposing Republican SAVE America Act voter ID legislation, arguing it creates obstacles for married women voters due to birth certificate requirements.
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Ken Paxton on course for John Cornyn runoff in Texas Senate Republican primary: internal poll
Around 36% of likely GOP primary voters in the Lone Star State support Paxton, 27% back Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 15% prefer Rep. Wesley Read More
GOP Arizona governor candidate drops out but doesn’t endorse
Karrin Taylor Robson dropped her Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary run, but did not issue an endorsement for another Republican candidate.
Government to shut down at midnight after Dems, White House fail to strike DHS deal
Government shutdown of Department of Homeland Security appears all but guaranteed by midnight as Senate Republicans and Democrats engage in a blame game over funding negotiations.
Texas governor exposes ‘hypocrisy’ of Dem push for states’ rights in Minnesota after Biden years
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called out the “hypocrisy” of Democrats advocating for states’ rights in Minnesota after he was lambasted for enforcing the border under the Biden administration.
Puerto Rico governor signs law recognizing unborn babies as human beings
Puerto Rico’s governor signed a law recognizing unborn babies as human beings, a move opponents argue could potentially lead to outlawing abortion.
DHS funding bill fails after Schumer rejects Trump’s ICE reform offer
Senate Democrats rejected Republicans’ counteroffer on DHS funding as “not sufficient,” leaving negotiations in limbo with partial government shutdown looming Friday.
Trump threatens ‘consequences’ after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs
President Trump threatens to back primary challengers against six House Republicans who voted with Democrats to undo his Canada tariffs.
Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at enhancing election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act
The SAVE America Act would mandate identification for voting, in-person citizenship proof for registration and removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.