Dossier
voting legislation
Coverage of voting legislation in the Nexus archive.
- House GOP revolt blocks Pentagon bill
House GOP members blocked a Pentagon bill due to a revolt over prioritizing voting legislation supported by President Trump. Ultraconservative lawmakers refused to back a procedural measure, linking their opposition to demands for action on the voting legislation.
- UK to ban social media for under-16s
The UK announced a social-media ban for under-16s, covering platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube but excluding messaging apps like WhatsApp. The policy has 74% public support despite disputed evidence on social media's mental health impacts and ban efficacy, while the government also allows 16-year-olds to vote.