Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court says partisan redistricting is a political question, not one that federal courts can weigh in on.
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Twitter Adds Warning Label For Offensive Political Tweets
Twitter won't delete the tweets of politicians that are bullying or derogatory, but it will label them. The service has been criticized for its handling of tweets posted by President Trump and others.
What To Expect From The Second Night Of The First 2020 Democratic Primary Debate
Several leading Democratic candidates landed on the second night of the first debate series. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg are among those sharing Thursday's spotlight.
Despite Widespread Use, Police Rate Tasers As Less Effective Than Believed
When APM Reports analyzed databases from some of the largest police departments in the country, it found that officers reported a much lower range of effectiveness rates than the company claims.
Supreme Court Affirms Police Can Order Blood Drawn From Unconscious DUI Suspects
In a 5-4 vote, the court upheld a Wisconsin law that says motorists have given implied consent to having blood drawn. There were two dissents — including one from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Supreme Court Rules On Citizenship Question, Partisan Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court is blocking a citizenship question from the 2020 census for now. Also, it ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question that federal courts cannot weigh in on.
Democratic Presidential Contenders Propose Free College And Student Loan Forgiveness
Democratic presidential candidates want to see who can be the most generous when it comes to alleviating higher education costs. Sen. Bernie Sanders aims to cancel $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.
Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum
At the first night of the debate, one issue where there were clear differences was where the Democratic presidential contenders stood on health care.
10 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate, 10 More To Go
Millions of television viewers are getting their first extended look at the sprawling Democratic primary field over two nights in Miami this week. How did candidates do on the first night of debate?
Georgia Voters React To 1st Night Of The Democratic Presidential Debate
Democratic voters in Atlanta gathered Wednesday night at a restaurant near Martin Luther King, Jr.'s home church to watch the first night of the 2020 presidential debates.