Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking podcaster and former Trump official Katie MillerA Massachusetts man has been arrested in a federal case alleging he cyberstalked conservative podcaster and former Trump administration official Katie Miller. Authorities say the man contacted Katie Miller at least 40 times over the course of several weeks, sometimes leaving disturbing voicemails and text messages about her and her husband, Stephen…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →JusticeCulturecyberstalking arrest
Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midtermsThe Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections. The "SO VOTE" campaign aims to register and mobilize voters in majority-Black, rural, and young communities across the South, Midwest, and West. Lawmakers plan to partner with local…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodmidterm elections
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midtermsThe Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters. The Trump administration wanted restrictions in place before the November midterm elections. Election officials said there wasn’t…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeDonald Trumpmidterm election rules
McConnell say he'll vote in Senate for the first time since his hospitalization in JuneRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is returning to vote in the Senate. The 94-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home. His three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky senator initially remained quiet for weeks…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMitch McConnellmcconnell returns to senate
Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openA federal court is declaring that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had said the 64-year-old J.H. Campbell plant was needed to ensure reliable electricity in the region, and he used emergency powers to keep…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution26d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologycoal plant ruling
The Tate brothers must stay locked up during their UK extradition fight, US judge saysA federal judge in Miami has ruled that social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom. That’s where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking. They have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. A judge on Wednesday denied a defense motion for release, meaning the Tates will remain…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution28d agoWhole story →CultureJusticetate extradition ruling
