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The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'
Fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection was the "Big Lie" that Donald Trump won the election. One year later, many warn that lie has metastasized and now poses an even graver threat to American democracy.
NC’s top court halts March primary due to remapping suits
North Carolina's highest court on Wednesday pushed back the March election primaries for legislative, congressional and judicial seats to give state courts time to review lawsuits claiming the Repu
Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity
Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024.
Nicaragua may be holding presidential elections, but it is edging toward dictatorship
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is running for a fourth consecutive term to remain leader of the Central American country in elections that critics and U.S. officials have labeled a "sham."
Germany's Social Democrats Narrowly Beat Outgoing Merkel's Bloc In Sunday's Vote
Germany's center-left Social Democrats won the biggest share of the vote in national elections in a closely fought race that will determine who succeeds the long-time leader.
North Carolina Judges Strike Down State’s Voter ID Law
North Carolina judges struck down the state's latest photo voter identification law on Friday, agreeing with minority voters that Republicans rammed through rules tainted by racial bias as a way to remain in power.
U.K. Elections: Conservatives Make Gains; Pro-Independence Parties Win In Scotland
Voters in Scotland gave a majority to parties supporting a push for independence from the U.K. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's Conservatives won in local elections in England.
NC Legislative Leaders Don't Expect Delays To 2022 Elections
North Carolina election dates for 2022 likely won't be altered despite anticipated delays in receiving data needed to perform the once-a-decade redistricting, the General Assembly's top Republicans
Timeline: What Trump Told Supporters For Months Before They Attacked
The record shows at least eight months of incendiary statements from then-President Trump and others close to him leading up to the insurrection at the Capitol.