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Ousted federal election official gave himself a pay raise and misused funds for Harvard classes, watchdog says

Steven M. Frid, the former executive director of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, was fired after less than a year in the position.
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Last Day Of Early Voting In Michigan Presidential Primary politics political

Tennessee legislators pass bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools

The bill's passage in the Republican-led Legislature comes a year after a shooter opened fire and killed six people at a Christian school in Nashville.
People protest bill allowing armed teachers in Tennessee.
People protest bill allowing armed teachers in Tennessee.

Expelled former Rep. George Santos ends his independent bid for Congress

The disgraced former congressman announced on social media that he was ending his attempt to win the House seat for New York's First Congressional District.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.)  outside of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  Nov. 30, 2023.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.)  outside of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.  Nov. 30, 2023.

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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals

In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray also broke with Trump over the former president’s characterization of Jan. 6 defendants as “hostages.”
FBI Director Christopher Wray on NBC Nightly News
FBI Director Christopher Wray on NBC Nightly News
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Transgender Louisianans say they’ve lost an ally in the governor’s seat

Under the state's new Republican governor, LGBTQ people and advocates fear previously introduced legislation that would limit the rights of transgender people now has a clear path forward.
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Day 6 of Trump's hush money trial focuses on details of 'catch-and-kill' scheme

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, described giving directions to implement an agreement with Trump to help his 2016 presidential campaign.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

A Biden protest vote and set up for battleground House matches: What to watch for in Pa. primaries

The state's contests will test the political implications of the Israel-Hamas war and set up key general election matchups in the battle for control of the Senate and the House.
Summer Lee at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2023.
Summer Lee at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Jan. 17, 2023.

Moderate Republicans prepare to fend off challenges from the right: From the Politics Desk

Plus, how high voter turnout could benefit Republicans this fall and the latest developments from the Trump trial.
Brian Fitzpatrick during a press conference in the Capitol
Brian Fitzpatrick during a press conference in the Capitol

Mitch McConnell says Tucker Carlson and Trump's waffling delayed crucial Ukraine aid

The Senate Republican leader pointed to Carlson's "demonization of Ukraine," along with Trump's "mixed views" and resistance to additional aid as reasons it's taken so long to pass.
Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell

Judge skewers Trump defense's 'credibility' in gag order hearing ahead of 'catch and kill' testimony

Judge Juan Merchan heard arguments on whether Trump violated a gag order with his social media posts about two expected witnesses in the hush money trial.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
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Congress is finally set to approve a TikTok ban. But it could still be years before it takes effect.

The Chinese-owned app is likely to challenge the statute in court, meaning it could take years before anything happens to the platform and its users.
A person holds a sign supporting TikTok at the U.S. Capitol.
A person holds a sign supporting TikTok at the U.S. Capitol.

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