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A federal judge ruled that President Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the night before the riot. Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, and prosecutors argued the pardons only cover those convicted of or indicted for Capitol riot-related crimes.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the night before the Capitol attack. The judge noted that Cole was not convicted of any crimes when the pardons were issued, and the pardons explicitly targeted those convicted in the Jan. 6 attack.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge noted that Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, which explicitly applied only to those convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge noted that Cole was not charged or convicted when Trump issued the pardons, which explicitly applied only to those convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

A federal judge ruled that President Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Brian J. Cole Jr., a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. The judge noted Cole was not charged or convicted when the pardons were issued, and the case against him will proceed.

Senate hopeful James Talarico faces backlash for past comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation,' which resurfaced amid a legislative debate over a bill restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors. Talarico voted 'present' on the bill after LGBTQ advocacy groups urged caution, and opponents, including Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and the RNC, criticized his remarks as out of step with Texas values.

Senate hopeful James Talarico faced backlash after resurfaced comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation.' He criticized a 2023 Texas law restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors and voted 'present' on the legislation, which was later signed into law but faces ongoing legal challenges. Republican opponents and the RNC condemned his remarks as out of touch with Texas values.

JD Vance has positioned himself as a key political figure through a bestselling book, a role in brokering a tentative peace deal with Iran, and extensive media appearances. His rising favorability among Republicans and President Trump's endorsement highlight his potential as Trump's political heir for the 2028 election.

President Donald Trump reshaped the 2024 U.S. Senate map by endorsing loyalists over some Republican incumbents. The article highlights uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc., a major political fundraising group, will spend on key races in Texas and North Carolina, where Trump-backed candidates face challenges. MAGA Inc. holds $382 million but cannot coordinate directly with campaigns or party committees.

The Supreme Court struck down limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, allowing national parties to directly contribute to campaigns. The Colorado Republican Party supports the ruling, citing it as free speech, while Republicans hold a financial advantage over Democrats.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Republican Party will host its first 'Midterm Convention' in Dallas, Texas, on September 9-10 to highlight policy achievements. The event, approved by the Republican National Committee, aims to showcase the administration's accomplishments ahead of the midterms, despite Trump's low approval ratings and criticism from the Democratic National Committee.

President Donald Trump announced the Republican Party's first 'Midterm Convention' in Dallas, Texas, scheduled for September 9-10 to highlight policy achievements. The Democratic National Committee criticized the event as a 'multi-million dollar televised celebration' amid Trump's low approval ratings.

A Supreme Court ruling allows GOP campaign committees to spend unlimited funds in coordination with candidates, enhancing their financial advantage over Democrats. The Senate GOP campaign committee plans to shift to coordinated ad buys under the new rules, leveraging lower ad and postage costs. Republican committees hold significantly more cash reserves compared to Democratic counterparts as of May.

President Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on September 9-10, the first-ever for midterms, to boost voter turnout. The event aims to focus attention on congressional races, including a competitive Senate race in Texas between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, and follows Republican procedural changes to enable the gathering.

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10 to boost midterm election turnout. The event aims to address slim Republican majorities in Congress and concerns about voter engagement without Trump on the ballot, with a focus on the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10 to boost midterm election turnout, a first for the party. The event aims to focus on congressional races that could determine control of Congress, with Texas’s Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico highlighted as a key contest. The Republican National Committee amended procedures in January to enable the convention, which follows Trump’s push for redistricting in Texas.

The Supreme Court struck down campaign spending limits between political parties and candidates, a challenge led by GOP figures including JD Vance and Steve Chabot. The decision impacts the Federal Election Campaign Act's donation caps, which Republicans argue violate the First Amendment. The ruling follows prior cases like Citizens United and McCutcheon that reshaped campaign finance regulations.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado officials sued Secretary of State Jena Griswold, alleging that Colorado's policy allowing overseas U.S. citizens to register based on family residency violates the state constitution. The lawsuit targets guidance enabling voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to register if their parent, spouse, or partner previously lived in Colorado, arguing residency cannot be established by proxy. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, with mixed judicial outcomes.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Arizona's laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and purging voter rolls before elections, challenged by voting rights groups. The case, originating in 2022, involves the Republican National Committee and the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a 9th Circuit Court ruling that blocked the laws, citing violations of the National Voter Registration Act and Civil Rights Act.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted up to five days later, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion. The ruling impacts 30 states and Washington, D.C., ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted up to five days after, rejecting the Republican National Committee's challenge. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled federal law does not require votes to be received by Election Day, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion. The ruling impacts 30 states and Washington, D.C., ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day if postmarked on time, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, impacting 30 states and Washington, D.C. before the 2026 midterms. The ruling split the Court along ideological lines, with the Republican National Committee vowing to continue opposing late-counted ballots.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day if postmarked by election day. The 5-4 ruling permits similar laws in 14 states and the District of Columbia. The Republican National Committee and President Trump opposed the measure, while voting rights groups supported it.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot rules, allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if received afterward. President Donald Trump criticized the decision as a loss and reiterated support for the SAVE America Act, which would ban most mail ballots and require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Illinois permits mail ballots to arrive up to two weeks after Election Day if postmarked on time, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the legality of counting mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward, preserving grace periods in 14 states. The decision rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to Mississippi's law, which allows ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day, and spared states from last-minute changes before midterms.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican challenge to state laws allowing mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, preserving grace periods in 14 states. The ruling upheld Mississippi’s law permitting ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to five days later, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett affirming the practice’s legality under federal law.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to ban grace periods for mail ballots, allowing 14 states to continue counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward. The ruling upheld Mississippi's law and spared states from potential last-minute changes ahead of midterms, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett affirming the legality of the practice under federal law.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican National Committee effort to ban grace periods for mail ballots, preserving the practice in 14 states. The ruling upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to five days later, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett affirming the legality of such periods under federal law.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld grace periods for counting mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later, blocking a Republican challenge targeting Mississippi's law. Fourteen states, including California and Illinois, will retain their practices, avoiding last-minute changes before midterms. The ruling clarified that federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mailed ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day, rejecting a Republican-led challenge. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the decision risks election integrity. President Donald Trump criticized the ruling, calling it a 'tremendous loss' and urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive up to five days later. The decision rejected the Republican National Committee's challenge to Mississippi's election rules, affirming that federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day and allowing states to set their own receipt timelines.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive later, rejecting a Republican-led challenge. Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion, while President Donald Trump criticized the decision and reiterated calls for the SAVE America Act. The ruling preserves current ballot rules ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mailed ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day, rejecting a Republican-led challenge. Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion stated federal law does not mandate a single deadline for ballot receipt. President Donald Trump criticized the decision, calling it a 'tremendous loss' and urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled federal election law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, reversing a lower court that had sided with the Republican National Committee and Mississippi Republican Party. Roughly 30 states have similar laws permitting late-arriving mail ballots.

The Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days, rejecting Republican claims that this undermines election finality. The ruling preserves similar rules in over a dozen states ahead of the midterms, while Trump's executive order and proposed legislation aim to restrict mail-in voting.

The Supreme Court will review Arizona's 2022 laws requiring proof of citizenship for voters in federal elections, which were previously struck down in 2013 under the National Voter Registration Act. The Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump argue the laws protect election integrity, while voter advocates and Democrats claim they disproportionately affect citizens lacking required documentation.

North Carolina Democrats, led by Roy Cooper's Senate campaign, have raised $26 million as of March 2026, significantly outpacing his Republican opponent Michael Whatley, who raised $8 million. The Senate race is no longer considered a toss-up, with Cooper's campaign receiving national support and small-dollar donations.

The Republican National Committee sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing overseas voters to participate in state elections without prior residency. The lawsuit claims this violates the Colorado Constitution, arguing residency cannot be established by proxy, and asserts the policy dilutes the votes of residents by disproportionately benefiting Democratic candidates.

Californians widely use mail-in voting, but potential changes from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a U.S. Postal Service policy shift could affect how ballots are processed in November. A Supreme Court decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee may eliminate grace periods for late-arriving mail-in ballots, impacting states like California, where 2.5% of votes in 2024 arrived during the seven-day grace period.

Republicans in Georgia face a challenging Senate race as Mike Collins, their nominee, competes against Jon Ossoff, a well-funded incumbent. Ossoff's strong fundraising and Collins' financial and primary struggles raise concerns for Republicans about unseating him in November.