DOJ opens investigation into ex-Trump aide Corey LewandowskiThe Justice Department is reviewing allegations that Corey Lewandowski, a former top adviser to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, used his power for personal financial gain. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General referred its investigation of Lewandowski to the Justice Department after examining his role in the DHS'…The Blaze2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Donald Trump Wanted Google Maps To Change Name Of Atlantic OceanPresident Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America, but was turned down.Deadline2d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumptrump renaming proposal
In New Mexico Governor’s Race, Deb Haaland’s Historic Bid Tests Democrats' Political HoldALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — If Deb Haaland wins New Mexico’s race for governor this year, she’ll make history as the first Native American woman to lead a state.U.S. News & World Report2d agoWhole story →Governmentnew mexico governor race
Putin Wants His Own MunichA summit with Trump and Xi would be a gift to an expansionist dictator, 88 years after the betrayal of Czechoslovakia.The Dispatch2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityputin trump xi summit proposal
Wes Moore won't commit to four years. Is Aruna Miller ready to lead Maryland?Maryland Gov. Wes Moore won't say whether he will serve another four years if reelected. His lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller, won't say whether she's preparedWJLA2d agoWhole story →GovernmentWes Mooremaryland gubernatorial election
Federal employees: What’s changing in FEHB for 2027 (and ways to save)Most FEHB plans raised their premiums for 2027, and some are changing benefits in ways that could push your out-of-pocket spending higher.Federal News Network2d agoWhole story →Government
Forum: Snohomish County has outgrown its share of CongressThe 2020 census counted about 828,000 people in Snohomish County. That is more than live in the average Washington congressional district. Yet the county has no member of Congress to call wholly its own. It is divided among districts it shares with neighbors, and its voice in the House is divided with them.Everett Herald1d agoWhole story →Government
Ballot rejections soared in rural counties after USPS reduced mail serviceDelays resulting from the U.S. Postal Service’s cost-cutting measures have endangered the validity of ballots castSalon1d agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
Minnesota candidate ‘stress tests’ state’s new fraud law; what she found raised major red flagsHeidi Heino says she stress-tested Minnesota's inspector general law against Feeding Our Future and found critical gaps in fraud prevention safeguards.Fox News1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials SayThe U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.The New York Times18h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Rejected Ballots Skyrocketed in Five States Thanks to USPSMail-in ballots are being rejected at a growing rate in rural areas thanks to U.S. Postal Service cuts. ProPublica reports that in the primaries this year in Oregon, North Carolina, Washington, California, and Ohio, a staggering amount of ballots arrived too late to be counted due to delays in mail delivery. Three days after primary elections in Stevens…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeprimary election ballot issues
Ballot rejections soared in rural counties after USPS reduced mail serviceDelays resulting from the U.S. Postal Service’s cost-cutting measures have endangered the validity of ballots castSalon1d agoWhole story →FoodGovernment
‘Mail early’: Election officials urge people to get ballots in pronto amid Postal Service slowdownsBelt-tightening mail delivery measures could lead to more ballots being rejectedSalon11d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeelection ballot deadlines
USPS Probes Suspicious Mail While Vowing to Deliver BallotsThe FBI and US Postal Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings to state election officials across the country, some of which contain unknown substances, officials told reporters on Thursday.Bloomberg10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentelection security investigation
Baldwin presses for postal investigation into late arriving ballotsU.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking a federal watchdog to investigate mail delivery delays of absentee ballots in Wisconsin's spring election.Green Bay Press-Gazette4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeTammy Baldwinwisconsin election ballot delays
New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail BallotsCounty election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.The New York Times3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentnorth carolina mail ballot dispute
USPS responds to Sen. Tammy Baldwin's criticism of mail delaysSen. Tammy Baldwin is demanding more answers from the U.S. Postal Service amid growing complaints of mail delays in Wisconsin.Green Bay Press-Gazette3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTammy Baldwinusps mail delays controversy
Baldwin, Evers call on USPS to fix delays, drop ballot delivery ruleDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Tony Evers are urging the USPS to fix delays, drop proposed new rule before Wisconsin's Aug. 11 primary.Green Bay Press-Gazette3mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentTammy Baldwinwisconsin primary election
