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Democrats vow to challenge ballroom security funding in Republican budget bill

(The Center Square) – Republicans in Congress will spend the next two weeks pushing forward their $72 billion budget reconciliation bill, attempting to meet President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. While Democrats cannot unilaterally block the filibuster-proof legislation, they intend to make the process as politically damaging as possible

The rural Montana sheriff who went to bat for one undocumented immigrant

WOLF POINT — The Roosevelt County sheriff had only met Roberto Orozco-Ramirez once. But Jason Frederick, who has served in law enforcement for 26 years and as sheriff for the last 12, also knew about his solid reputation in the community: Orozco-Ramirez was a father of four, diesel mechanic

Why political gerrymandering in the South will likely continue to consider voters’ race despite Supreme Court ruling

Why political gerrymandering in the South will likely continue to consider voters’ race despite Supreme Court ruling

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) The outrage was swift and severe when the U.S. Supreme Court, by an ideologically divided 6-3 vote, recently struck down Louisiana’s majority Black congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Critics lambasted the court for gutting the Voting Rights Act, the federal law that

Trump accuses Schumer of election 'interference' with New York task force

(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump is ripping Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for hiring former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder to help oversee New York's congressional redistricting plans. In a social media post, Trump accused Schumer and other top New York Democrats of trying to "

Scott Jennings Hits Back at ‘Cheating’ Allegations in Tense CNN Showdown

CNN’s State of the Union became heated on Sunday (May 10) as conservative commentator Scott Jennings and Democratic political strategist Ashley Allison went back and forth in a tense showdown. The discussion revolved around the GOP’s recent gerrymandering and redrawing of congressional district maps, in addition to last

What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE

What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE

If someone you know is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it can be incredibly challenging to find and communicate with them. For example, it can take several days just to confirm where they are. Even after locating a loved one, it is possible to lose track of

Nebraska voters to elect party representatives

(The Center Square) - Voters in Nebraska will head to the polls on Tuesday to nominate party representatives for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the state legislature. Prominent incumbents in the state will be vying for their first full term or leaving their seats all together. Here are some