Felons with finished sentences can register to vote, Nebraska Supreme Court rules
Nebraska residents who were convicted of felonies and have finished their sentences can vote in the November election, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, potentially opening the door for thousands of Nebraskans to cast their ballot. The ruling could have implications
Lyft launches voter transportation initiative
(The Hill) -- Ride-hailing service Lyft announced that it will offer discounted rideshare, bike-share and scooters on Election Day, an initiative designed to increase transportation access for voters, according to a press release. “Lyft believes transportation access should never be a
Man arrested near Trump Coachella rally with gun sues for defamation
The man arrested near former President Trump’s Coachella, Calif., rally over the weekend sued the Riverside County sheriff for defamation and other claims, saying there were “preposterous allegations” made about the incident possibly being an assassination attempt. Vem Miller, 49, was charged
Trump spends big on anti-trans ads for 2024 election
(NewsNation) — While the economy, abortion and immigration all remain top issues for voters in the 2024 election, the campaign for Republican nominee Donald Trump is trying something different. Trump and his allies are spending tens of millions of dollars on
Nebraska court allows voter registrations from people with felony convictions
(The Hill) -- Nebraskans with felony convictions may register to vote after the state's highest court ruled Wednesday that a top election official had no authority to deem a law restoring those rights unconstitutional. The Nebraska Supreme Court ordered election officials
Supreme Court clears way for Biden’s plan to cut power plant emissions
The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for a Biden administration plan to cut greenhouse gases and other emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants, denying an emergency appeal by more than two dozen Republican-led states, utilities and others. The groups sought
Florida continues building in high-risk areas
(NewsNation) — One week since Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida cleanup efforts are underway, and so is new construction. New data shows tens of thousands of new properties have been built in high-risk flood areas despite the growing risk of
FEMA leader: Misinformation about hurricane operations must stop
(NewsNation) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now has four disaster recovery centers in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. FEMA says it has approved disaster assistance for more than 75,000 households, but there is a lot of confusion regarding
Trump clarifies that his ‘enemy within’ comment was about evil Democrats
One of the most illuminating moments of Donald Trump’s increasingly lengthy career in national politics came during his third debate with Hillary Clinton back in 2016. (This was back when presidential campaigns had three debates coordinated by the Commission on
With Fox interview, Harris steps up appeal to GOP voters
PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris, under pressure to broaden her appeal to Republicans and conservatives with Election Day fast approaching, is sitting for a high-stakes interview with Fox News on Wednesday and holding an event with GOP leaders in
Georgia smashes first-day early voting record; no signs of slowing Wednesday
More than 300,000 Georgians cast a ballot Tuesday for the November election, the first day of early voting, doubling the state’s Day 1 record. On Wednesday, there were no signs that the pace was slowing down. More than 88,000 votes
Democratic support has flipped from anti-Trump to pro-Harris
The story of the 2020 presidential election was uncomplicated. Donald Trump was the sitting president, one who had spent three years tending to the political priorities of his Republican base and the fourth year struggling to manage a viral pandemic
Former president Jimmy Carter casts early ballot in Georgia
Former president Jimmy Carter, who had said he wanted to live long enough to vote in this year’s presidential election, cast an early ballot Wednesday in his home state of Georgia, according to the Carter Center. Carter, who turned 100 on
Italy makes it illegal for couples to have a baby by surrogacy overseas
Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party
Honey prices increase as Rio Grande Valley bees struggle
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Rio Grande Valley beekeepers are feeling the sting as they try to stay in business after several factors are rising prices in honey at the grocery store. "It's very challenging with all the new problems we’ve had
4 brands to support for National Women’s Small Business Month
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. October is National Women's Small Business Month, a time to celebrate and support women-owned businesses. During this month, we recognize women entrepreneurs' achievements and contributions to the economy, highlight their challenges and
Trump: Black and Hispanic voters who vote for Harris ‘gotta have your head examined’
(The Hill) - Former President Trump on Tuesday suggested any Black or Hispanic voters who do not support him should have their head examined, echoing a similar comment he has made about Jewish voters backing Democrats. “Any African American or Hispanic–
Liz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is taking her anti-Trump crusade to the congressional battlefield, endorsing Democrats in a pair of contested House races in a sign that she sees the lower chamber as a potential check on former President Trump