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This is an intimidation tactic," said a Democratic state lawmaker, while Republicans who back it say it will streamline investigations.
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This is an intimidation tactic," said a Democratic state lawmaker, while Republicans who back it say it will streamline investigations.
In the North Carolina case, three conservative justices said they would have blocked the use of the court-approved map.
Shortly after the court's decision, a notice of appeal was filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which leans Democratic.
The hearing came several months after Senate Republicans' review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County concurred that President Biden won the county
The Senate is gathering Tuesday to begin debate on a package of two voting rights bills that was approved by the House last week.
It was 57 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. led a massive crowd from Selma to Montgomery as they marched for voting rights. At the end of the march, he delivered a powerful speech on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
Nearly six decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and others fought "Jim Crow" laws that blocked some Americans from the ballot box, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights - and our very democracy - are under siege again.
It's a moment progressives have been waiting for, even though the president has no technical power to change Senate rules.
The path forward for voting rights legislation is a difficult one: Republicans are unlikely to support the effort and have labeled previous bills as a "federal takeover" of the elections system.
The suit alleges that Texas has "again diluted the voting strength of minority Texans."
The goal was not to change the results of the election but to sow confusion and discord, officials said.
The lawsuit alleges the law will "disenfranchise eligible Texas citizens who seek to exercise their right to vote."
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
The GOP-led state Senate ordered a full hand recount and review of ballots and voting machines in Maricopa County earlier this year, after Biden's victory had been certified.
Democrats say it could make it more difficult for disabled voters and voters of color to vote, while Republicans say it'll be harder to cheat the election system.
The legislation's passage ended a months-long standoff with Democrats, who stalled the bill by leaving the state.
Civil rights leaders and activists gathered on Saturday to call on Congress to pass federal voting rights protections at a rally in Washington, D.C.
Democrats opposed the legislation because they say it will make it more difficult for some to vote.
The bill, named after the late Georgia representative, would require certain jurisdictions to get clearance from the Justice Department before changing their voting rules.
Arizona Senate president Karen Fann said in a statement that three members of the audit team are "quite sick."
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan declared just after 7 p.m. ET that there were enough members to call the session into order.
There are still not enough House lawmakers present for a quorum because more than 50 Democratic representatives have not been at the Capitol Building since mid-July.
The bureau's data will take weeks to sort out, but commissions and legislatures can now begin to draw maps after months of delays.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced early Wednesday his plan for floor action in September on the bill.
The Texas Democrats have been in Washington D.C. since July 12 in an effort to block GOP lawmakers from overhauling the state's election laws.
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
As the former president's legal problems grew after classified documents were seized from his Florida home, Trump loyalists denounced the FBI and called for retaliation – and America's democracy entered uncharted waters.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The government is investigating Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes.
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
A new analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model finds that wealthier taxpayers will bear the brunt of the impact.
Some investors believe inflation may have peaked, allowing Federal Reserve to be less aggressive with hikes.
Gov. Newsom warns plant's power is needed for reliable energy, but questions over earthquake safety and more loom.
Produced by Amazon-owned studio MGM, the show aims to follow the mold of "America's Funniest Home Videos."
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas that aired Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Polio has been detected in New York City's wastewater, suggesting further circulation of the virus. The city's health department is urging pediatricians to immediately identify and schedule appointments for children who are behind on their polio immunizations. Elaine Quijano shares more details.
A case of polio was identified in Rockland County, New York, and now the virus has been detected in New York City's wastewater.
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
During Italy's post-war boom years, Riva's glamorous runabouts were the pinnacle of "la dolce vita" – the Ferraris of motorboats, owned by movie stars, tycoons and royalty. Today, in an era of super-yachts, the company is working to keep Riva's spirit alive.
A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
Authorities in Norway say they have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans.
Egypt's Coptic Church says a fire at a Cairo church has killed at least 41 people and injured at least 14 others.
The new opera tells a largely-forgotten story, about a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography, written in Arabic, that informs the history of our multicultural nation.
"Omar," an opera that recently had its world premiere, tells the story of Omar Ibn Said, a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography written in Arabic. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels about how their opera tells a largely-forgotten story, informing the history of our multicultural nation.
On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie" the two play feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap – a belief they've always pursued in real life.
On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie," Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin play two feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap. The two old friends talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about aging, working together, and how Fonda, who raised millions as an exercise entrepreneur, gave most of it away. (This story was originally broadcast April 24, 2022.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, star of the film version of "Grease."
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
Men find 88 distinct prints left by a mixture of adults and children on what is now the Utah Test and Training Range.
For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.
In a part of space far, far away, two galaxies joined together to form one of the universe's most spectacular events – a galactic merger with streaming stars and chaos. And scientists say the stunning images are a preview of what's to come for the Milky Way.
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
The suspected driver allegedly killed another person in a nearby town later the same night, state police said.
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Slain teen's family forced to relive her death on social media.
The 24-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder and assault in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty. Michael George has more.
It was the third time this week Mexican cities have seen widespread arson and shootings by drug cartels.
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul about how life for the people of Afghanistan has taken a turn for the worse under Taliban rule.
Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says the White House and State Department "put their head in the sand" regarding warnings about the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, a former FBI agent, says his GOP colleagues should "reserve judgment" about the bureau's search of the former president's home until an affidavit explaining the justification for the search comes to light.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says he has seen "no evidence" to suggest the former president declassified sensitive documents before taking them to his home in Florida.
CBS News correspondents Robert Costa, Jeff Pegues and Scott MacFarlane discuss the latest reporting on the Justice Department's investigation into documents seized from former President Donald Trump's home in Florida.