Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
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Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
Federal Judge Pauses Firing of Probationary Workers, But Not Nationwide
The pause is limited to certain states while the case proceeds, narrowing the scope of an earlier order that had paused firings nationwide and led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal employees.
Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports
California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to challenge Democrats.
Joe Rogan, Voices on the Right Raise Alarm Over Trump’s Immigration Moves
The cracks in support show how seriously some conservatives are taking the administration’s aggressive and at times slapdash tactics.
Trump-Allied Prosecutor Looks to Undermine Biden Pardons
In an unorthodox move, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, is questioning former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family and former White House officials about clemency.
DOGE Demands Deep Cuts at Humanities Endowment
The National Endowment for the Humanities, which supports museums, scholarship and historical sites, could see grants curtailed and staffing slashed by up to 80 percent.
He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He’s Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.
Jonathan Braun, who has had a string of legal issues since President Trump commuted his drug sentence four years ago, was arrested after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old.
Transportation Dept. Renews Voluntary Buyouts for Work Force
The department said it was offering a second wave of buyouts to accommodate employees who may have declined the initial offer because of confusing messages.
Fired Federal Workers Ask Senators to Stand Up for Them
Former federal employees went to a Capitol Hill basement to find the lawmakers. Democratic senators said that they would keep fighting as hard as they could. Most Republicans ignored the workers.