Group of Democratic-led states files lawsuit against Trump administration over SNAP funding delay
Democratic States Sue Trump Administration Over SNAP Fund Access A coalition of Democratic-led states has taken legal action against the Trump administration, challenging its refusal to utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reserves amid the ongoing government shutdown. The lawsuit argues that the administration is legally obligated to access approximately $5 billion in reserve funds […]
House torpedoes Democratic-led effort to release Ethics report on Matt Gaetz
House Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led effort to release the Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), sending the resolution back to the committee. The chamber's decision leaves the future of the Gaetz Ethics Commission report in doubt, with Democrats seeking to release the reports, which Republicans have repeatedly resisted. The issue […]
Top Trump allies fight Democratic-led indictments in multiple states
Top allies of Donald Trump are facing unprecedented indictments in at least five states as the former president fights off his own slate of four criminal cases in the heat of the 2024 election season. On Friday, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Mike Roman, a former member of Trump’s campaign team, […]
Maine moves to join Democratic-led pact to elect president by popular vote instead of Electoral College
A new Maine bill was passed by the state legislature on Wednesday that would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote. The bill narrowly passed the state’s lower chamber in a 73-72 vote. It was then approved by the state Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Gov. […]