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Democrats' Aggressive Questioning of Trump Nominees During Senate Hearings

Democratic senators engaged in highly publicized and often contentious questioning of President Trump's nominees during Senate confirmation hearings, employing a strategy analysts suggest was aimed at rallying their base rather than achieving legislative outcomes.

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North Carolina Ousts Elections Director, Raising Partisan Concerns

Following a Republican-led legislative change in North Carolina, Karen Brinson Bell, the state's elections director for six years, was ousted and replaced by Sam Hayes, the top lawyer for the Republican House speaker, prompting concerns about partisan influence on election administration.

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Investigates Uncounted Ballots in Madison

Former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election, prompting an investigation by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and leading to her resignation; four voters filed $175,000 claims each against the city and county.

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\$100 Million Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Exposes Trend of Partisan Judicial Elections

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race, costing a record-breaking \$100 million, exemplifies a growing trend of highly partisan and expensive state judicial elections, raising concerns about judicial impartiality and prompting discussions of alternative selection methods across the country.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: National Attention, Mega-Money, and Accusations of Judicial Activism

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, a nationally watched race with significant financial backing from both parties, pits Republican Judge Brad Schimel against Democrat Susan Crawford, with concerns raised about potential impacts on redistricting and accusations of judicial activism from both sides...

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Trump Cabinet Nominees Confirmed Amidst Partisan Divide

President Trump's Cabinet nominees have been overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate, with only minor Republican defections, while Democrats largely opposed them; the upcoming special elections will impact the timing of Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination.

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White House Rejects Claims of 14 Million Medicaid Losses Under Republican Reforms

The White House refutes Democratic claims that 14 million will lose Medicaid coverage under Republican reforms included in Trump's budget bill, citing methodological flaws in the analysis and arguing that the reforms target waste, fraud and abuse to preserve Medicaid for eligible individuals.

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NC Court Blocks GOP Attempt to Shift Election Board Appointments

A North Carolina court ruled a Republican-backed law unconstitutional, preventing the state auditor from appointing members to the State Board of Elections; this maintains Governor Josh Stein's authority and blocks changes to county election boards.

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North Carolina Election Board Law Challenged in Court

North Carolina judges are considering a Republican-led law shifting the appointment of the State Board of Elections to the state auditor, challenged by the Governor as unconstitutional and a power grab; a ruling is expected before May 1st.

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Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Musk's Influence Decides State's Future

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the most expensive judicial race in US history, pits Republican Brad Schimel, backed by Elon Musk, against Democrat Susan Crawford; the winner will determine a 4-3 conservative or liberal majority impacting state laws, including a possible abortion ban.

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Senate Democrats Weigh Strategic Vote on GOP Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

Facing a Friday government shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are considering a plan to initially support a Republican six-month government funding bill to secure a vote on their preferred 30-day alternative, which would then likely fail; this strategy aims to avoid a shutdown while demonstrating o...

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House Passes Short-Term Government Funding Bill Amidst Party Divisions

The Republican-controlled House passed a short-term government funding bill, increasing defense spending by $6 billion, decreasing non-defense by $13 billion, and including funds for ICE, wildfire fighting, and nutrition programs, while Democrats criticize it for lacking spending guidelines.

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