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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.
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
The agreement paves the way for passage of a bill that has become the top priority of veterans' groups.
The executive director of the board, Nina Jankowicz, is resigning, and the board will undergo a review.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the reopening of the U.S. embassy a "momentous step."
Kevin Morris and his team have been circulating provocative slides that tease a coming counter-narrative to political attacks against the president's son.
Host Michael Morell talks with Mowatt-Larssen about the likely trajectory of the war in Ukraine and what Putin's options appear to be
Trump's high-profile endorsements had mixed results on Tuesday night and Republicans advancing candidates who questioned the eleciton results.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
The free sewing machines can be a tool of income for those starting over.
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
The refrigerators have double French doors with a bottom freezer and range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.
Johnny Depp has testified he never struck ex-wife Amber Heard.
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
S&P 500 suffers biggest one-day drop since 2020 as "stagflation" concerns stoke fears of a U.S. downturn.
Drivers are spending almost $5,000 a year on gasoline, a 70% jump from a year earlier, a Wall Street economist says.
United States tops Singapore, Switzerland and the Cayman Islands as the world's mecca for financial secrecy.
Former pharmaceutical exec, who was sentenced to a seven-year term in 2018, will face either home confinement or a halfway house.
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
The agreement paves the way for passage of a bill that has become the top priority of veterans' groups.
The executive director of the board, Nina Jankowicz, is resigning, and the board will undergo a review.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the reopening of the U.S. embassy a "momentous step."
President Biden is invoking the Defense Production Act to increase the production of baby formula nationwide. The president has also called for civilian Defense Department planes to pick up formula overseas and bring it to the U.S. House lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would make it easier for low-income families to get formula. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.
FDA officials said it could be several months before the supply of infant formula products improves.
Some U.S. hospitals have started reserving use of the dye, used to make scans readable, for critically ill patients.
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
Because pugs are at an increased risk of developing dozens of disorders, a new study said they can no longer be considered a typical dog.
Videos show students protesting enforcement of draconian rules the Taliban says are just suggestions, but which seem to be getting even stricter.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the reopening of the U.S. embassy a "momentous step."
With U.S. record shortages and high prices, world leaders try to get essential commodities out of war-torn Ukraine.
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
Johnny Depp has testified he never struck ex-wife Amber Heard.
The Grammy-winning superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from NYU at the Yankee Stadium graduation ceremony.
Indie pop band Lucius is out with their fourth studio album, Second Nature, after lead singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe took time away from Lucius to work as some of the most in-demand backup vocalists for major acts. Anthony Mason dropped in on the band's rehearsals in Los Angeles to talk about making this disco-inspired album after going through dramatic life changes.
Heard finished her testimony Tuesday afternoon, her fourth day on the stand.
The 96-year-old monarch's in-person appearance ahead of celebrations to mark her 70-year reign came after a cancelation blamed on "mobility problems."
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
Buffalo Bills players visited the site of the grocery store massacre to offer comfort to the community. They joined city officials, community organizations and volunteers to donate food, diapers and other necessities. Jericka Duncan reports.
The reward for information leading to Gonzalo Lopez's capture has increased to $50,000.
The New York investigation will encompass Discord, Twitch, 4chan and 8chan.
Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney.
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
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After a wild night in the Pennsylvania primaries, a key race remains undecided. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to break it all down.
A Wisconsin woman is helping refugees and survivors of natural disasters rebuild their lives by giving them sewing machines. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Women veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder at almost double the rate of their male counterparts. Some say asking for help is the hardest part. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Russian troops have left a path of destruction and heartbreak in Ukraine, where war crimes investigators are busy gathering evidence. Debora Patta reports.
Buffalo Bills players visited the site of the grocery store massacre to offer comfort to the community. They joined city officials, community organizations and volunteers to donate food, diapers and other necessities. Jericka Duncan reports.