The nonpartisan Lawyers Defending American Democracy said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican state attorneys general filed an ‘abusive lawsuit’ that pushed groundless theories that erode confidence in vital institutions.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Electoral College makes it official: Biden is the next president
The results will be sent to Washington and tallied Jan. 6 in a joint session of Congress over which Vice President Mike Pence will preside.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump reversing plan to let White House officials be among first for vaccine
He and his aides consistently flout the COVID-19 guidelines issued by his own administration, including hosting large holiday parties with maskless attendees.
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Legislature faces new costs with move to Augusta Civic Center
The use of the arena for House and Senate floor sessions to provide the space needed to meet physical distancing guidelines for COVID-19 will cost the state $4,025 a day.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
GOP voters ready for Georgia runoffs despite Trump’s claims
There’s little sign that the president’s supporters are planning to stay home Jan. 5 in protest.
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Georgia high court rejects latest Trump election appeal
Justices write that ‘petitioners have not shown that this is one of those extremely rare cases that would invoke our original jurisdiction.’
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Utah senator blocks bills for national museums honoring Latinos, women
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, sponsor of the bill to create the women’s museum, calls Sen. Mike Lee’s action a ‘sad moment’ and vows not to give up the fight.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit backed by Trump challenging Biden’s election victory
The order marks the second time this week that the court has rebuffed Republican requests that it get involved in the 2020 election outcome.
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Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks
Negotiations are stalled, but there is universal agreement that Congress won’t adjourn for the year without passing a long-delayed round of pandemic relief.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time
The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.