Politics

Longtime Amtrak fan Biden to pitch infrastructure at train service anniversary Friday

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, a well-known fan of Amtrak, will attend an event marking the 50th anniversary of the train service in Philadelphia on Friday, the White House announced Tuesday.The White House said it's part of what it's calling the "Getting America Back... Read More.

Crunch time for voter ID clinics as states tighten election laws

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- For more than 20 years, Americans from all walks of life have been lining up outside Foundry Methodist Church -- just blocks from the White House -- seeking help proving to the government they are who they say they are."I tried, but... Read More.

Biden to mandate $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Although U.S. President Joe Biden was unable to get a $15 minimum wage provision included in his COVID-19 relief package, he's making good on that campaign promise for one group of people: federal contract workers.Biden will sign an executive order on Tuesday... Read More.

First census numbers released, setting up contentious redistricting cycle

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Census Bureau released the first batch of data from the 2020 census, kickstarting the once-a-decade redistricting battle after months of delays put the process on uncharted terrain before next year's midterm elections.In the last decade, the total U.S. population rose... Read More.

Florida lawmakers working to make changes to state voting laws before session ends

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSE, Fla.) -- Following the first recent election cycle where Democrats outpaced Republicans in voting-by-mail, lawmakers in Florida are working down to the wire to make changes to state voting laws.The Florida Senate passed a bill Monday that, in part, limits the use of... Read More.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas launches internal domestic violent extremism review

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas launched an internal probe Monday "to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the Department of Homeland Security," according to a letter he wrote to all DHS employees.Mayorkas said he will compile a... Read More.

Effort to recall California governor has enough signatures to trigger election

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- The California Secretary of State's office announced Monday night that organizers had collected enough verified signatures to trigger an election to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.Organizers needed just short of 1.5 million verified signatures to trigger a statewide ballot. The state... Read More.

Washington to pay $1.6M to settle lawsuits after protests at Trump’s 2017 inauguration

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The city of Washington has reached a $1.6 million settlement in two lawsuits that included allegations of arrests without cause and excessive force on protestors during the inauguration of former President Donald Trump in January 2017.The two lawsuits were brought by the... Read More.

Records show Caitlyn Jenner cast a ballot in the 2016 general election, contrary to reports

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Caitlyn Jenner, who announced on Friday that she is running in the likely California gubernatorial recall election, did vote in the 2016 general election, according to records obtained by ABC News from the Los Angeles County Registrar's office.Conflicting media reports have... Read More.

AG Garland announces investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday announced an investigation into the policing practices of the Louisville Police Department."The investigation will assess whether LMPD engages in a pattern or practice of using unreasonable force, including with respect to people involved in peaceful, expressive... Read More.

Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan launches 2022 Senate campaign

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After months of speculation, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan officially launched his 2022 Senate campaign on Monday becoming the first major Democratic candidate in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman.In his first campaign video, Ryan pitched an economically-focused platform that... Read More.

AG Garland expected to announce investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices: Source

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday is expected to announce an investigation into the policing practices of the Louisville Police Department, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.Garland is planning an announcement at the Justice Department Monday afternoon, and it... Read More.

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Longtime Amtrak fan Biden to pitch infrastructure at train service anniversary Friday

Crunch time for voter ID clinics as states tighten election laws

Biden to mandate $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers

First census numbers released, setting up contentious redistricting cycle

Florida lawmakers working to make changes to state voting laws before session ends

DHS Secretary Mayorkas launches internal domestic violent extremism review

Effort to recall California governor has enough signatures to trigger election

Washington to pay $1.6M to settle lawsuits after protests at Trump’s 2017 inauguration

Records show Caitlyn Jenner cast a ballot in the 2016 general election, contrary to reports

AG Garland announces investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices

Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan launches 2022 Senate campaign

AG Garland expected to announce investigation of Louisville PD’s policing practices: Source

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