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With Voting Bills Dead, Democrats Face Costly Fight to Overcome G.O.P. Curbs

The federal voting rights legislation also would have contained funding for election…

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Frustrated Democrats Call for ‘Reset’ Ahead of Midterm Elections

WASHINGTON — With the White House legislative agenda in shambles less than…

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U.S. Names Official to Counter Foreign Election Interference

WASHINGTON — The director of national intelligence, Avril D. Haines, has appointed…

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Democrats Face a Dilemma on Voting: Compromise or Keep Pressing?

One proposed change would make clear that the vice president has only…

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‘Attempted Security Threat’ Disables Software at Some New York Schools

An online platform used in some New York City public schools has…

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U.S. Government Launches Website to Distribute Free Covid Tests

WASHINGTON — Americans will be able to request free rapid coronavirus tests…

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Members of Congress Weigh Re-Election Bid Ahead of Midterms

In the redistricting process, two of his Democratic colleagues also elected in…

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Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Republican Gerrymander of Map

The Ohio Supreme Court struck down a congressional map skewed to favor…

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John Katko, Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Won’t Seek Re-election

WASHINGTON — Representative John Katko of New York, a centrist Republican who…

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