SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

Justice Department sues 5 more states in push for voter data

The Department of Justice’s latest lawsuits are against five additional states, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to access election records.

Democrat Adam Hollier suspends Secretary of State run, launches state senate campaign

Hollier, 40, previously served in the Michigan Senate for District 2, in office from 2018 to 2023. His new post, should he win, is District 3 including Hamtramck, Highland Park, and the east side of Detroit.

Perry Johnson enters Michigan governor race

Republican businessman Perry Johnson is seeking to be Michigan's next governor, he announced Monday.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

One-on-one with Detroit's next mayor

Mary Sheffield has spent her preparatory time ahead of taking over as mayor with departments as she gets ready to oversee Michigan's biggest city.

Mary Sheffield hosts annual toy giveaway
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Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield hosted her annual toy giveaway Dec. 19. 

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data

Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.