A political tug of war over the SAVE America Act has turned into a test of priorities. Lawmakers argue about voter ID, turnout and trust while the Senate grinds toward gridlock.
James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas while leaving a trail of eyebrow raising religious and social comments. He has discussed God, Jesus, sex and abortion in ways that have pundits and opponents talking. Here is what he actually said and why it matters.
Dallas police detained a masked man outside Ken Paxton's watch party after finding ammunition in his car. Investigators later said he was a delivery driver making a dropoff for staff.
Senate Republican leader has kept the SAVE Act off the floor. Supporters call it voter ID reform. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know.
President Trump blamed Senate Democrats for a partial government shutdown and for blocking a bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. He said Democrats oppose the measure because it would cost them elections. The bill faces a steep climb in the Senate and the shutdown is already disrupting some federal services.
A federal judge has permanently blocked key parts of President Trump’s executive order that would have required documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register or vote in federal elections. The ruling centers on separation of powers and raises fresh questions about who sets voting rules.