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World Cup can get America’s kids off the couch
The South Boston-based City Kids FC (Football Club) held a soccer clinic on Evans Field in 2023. (Credit: Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff) It’s been a thrilling month in professional sports between the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and now the FIFA World Cup. Seeing athletes compete in national and even global competitions has brought what feels like unprecedented attention to the joy that athleticism can bring.
Abortion will influence swing voters in Pennsylvania, focus groups say
Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) About half of Pennsylvania swing voters said presidential candidate's stances on abortion will influence how they vote in the fall, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups.
Focus groups: Wisconsin swing voters blame Trump and GOP for failed border bill
Focus groups: Wisconsin swing voters blame GOP for failed border bill Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Trump speaks with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a tour of the border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
VP Harris announces Biden team's plans to boost voting access
VP Harris to announce Biden team's plans to boost voting access Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Biden administration is partnering with voting rights groups to try to boost turnout among key voting blocs this November, in what officials say is a move to counter GOP efforts to restrict voting.
Michigan swing voters repelled by Biden's age, focus group shows
Biden steps off Air Force One with Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on Feb. 1. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Michigan swing voters said President Biden is behaving in ways that suggest he is too old to lead the country, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups. Why it matters: These interviews with swing voters who supported former President Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 were conducted shortly after a special counsel report said Biden had "significant limitations" on his memory.
Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections
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Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections
Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios Voting rights activists are urging Congress to pass legislation to limit what they call the misuse of artificial intelligence in the November election.
Focus groups: Nevada swing voters consider flipping back to Trump
Focus groups: Nevada swing voters consider flipping back to Trump Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Half of Nevada swing voters in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said they'd back former President Trump in a general election against President Biden, citing dissatisfaction with the economy.
Focus groups: N.C. swing voters oppose Biden impeachment inquiry
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Focus groups: N.C. swing voters oppose Biden impeachment inquiry
Focus groups: N.C. swing voters oppose Biden impeachment inquiry Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) President Biden and his son Hunter after attending mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Johns Island, S.C., on Aug. 13, 2022.
Democrats wrestle with young voters' mixed messages
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Democrats wrestle with young voters' mixed messages
In the past two months, young voters have shown President Biden and his Democrats that their anger over U.S. policy on Israel could help spoil his bid for re-election — but that their support for abortion rights could help him win in 2024.
Ruling sets up voting-rights clash as states redraw congressional maps for '24
A federal appeals court's decision striking down a key tool used to enforce the Voting Rights Act could set up another clash over the landmark law before the Supreme Court. Why it matters: The appeals panel in Arkansas ruled Monday that only the Justice Department — not individuals or groups such as the NAACP — should be allowed to file lawsuits accusing state election policies of violating the 1965 law's ban on racial discrimination.
Arizona swing voters prefer RFK Jr. to Trump and Biden, per focus groups
Focus groups: Arizona swing voters prefer RFK Jr. to Trump and Biden Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images Why it matters: Interviews with Arizona voters who pivoted from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020 suggested they are open to a third option other than the two candidates leading their parties.
Georgia swing voters trust Biden more than Trump on Israel-Hamas war, per focus group
Rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel are seen Thursday. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images Georgia swing voters praised President Biden's initial response to the Hamas-Israel war compared to how they believe former President Trump would have handled it, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups.
Dems ask Garland to investigate purge from Virginia's voter rolls
Dems ask Garland to probe purge from Virginia's voter rolls Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) speaks during a congressional hearing.
Virginia Dems demand Youngkin probe expulsions from voting rolls
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) addresses the Economic Club of Washington's luncheon in September. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is under fire from Democrats who are calling for a federal investigation into why an unknown number of people have been wrongly removed from the state's voter rolls because they were mistakenly listed as felons.
Court approves new Alabama congressional map that expands Black voting power
Court approves Alabama congressional map that expands Black voting power Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Janai Nelson (C) speaks to members of the press after the oral argument of the Merrill v. Milligan case at the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 4, 2022.
Supreme Court rejects Alabama GOP's redistricting appeal
Supreme Court rejects Alabama GOP's redistricting appeal Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) The Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington D.C. on Sept. 24. Photo: Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Alabama Republicans' request to block the redrawing of the state's congressional districts by a special master.
Biden's impeachment attempt could backfire on Republicans, per swing voter focus groups
Pennsylvania swing voters believe Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden is largely in retaliation for Democrats impeaching former President Trump, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups. Why it matters: Interviews with 11 Pennsylvanians who voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 suggest that Republicans' efforts to go after Biden could backfire among voters because of doubts about the GOP's motives.
Biden's impeachment attempt could backfire on Republicans, per swing voter focus groups Original
Pennsylvania swing voters believe Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden is largely in retaliation for Democrats impeaching former President Trump, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups. Why it matters: Interviews with 11 Pennsylvanians who voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 suggest that Republicans' efforts to go after Biden could backfire among voters because of doubts about the GOP's motives.
Federal court strikes down Alabama GOP congressional map
Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) convenes civil rights leaders at the 16th Street Baptist Church on June 28, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. Photo: Stew Milne/Getty Images for Committee for House Administration A federal court struck down Alabama Republicans' latest congressional map on Tuesday for failing to comply with a Supreme Court order to increase the voting power of the state's Black residents.
Push to expand voting rights gains ground in 2023 Original
Push to expand voting rights gains ground in 2023 Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Data: Voting Rights Lab; Map: Axios Visuals Two years after Republican-led states approved waves of new voting restrictions, more states in 2023 have improved access to voting than have limited it.
Push to expand voting rights gains ground in 2023
Two years after Republican-led states approved waves of new voting restrictions, more states in 2023 have improved access to voting than have limited …
The political battle over felons' voting rights
Voting rights activists and Republican officials across the country are battling over whether felons should have their voting privileges restored once they've served their punishments. Why it matters: The tussle is largely partisan, with most Republicans opposing felons voting and Democrats — including those in Congress seeking a national standard for restoring felons to voting rolls — backing the idea as a key step toward rehabilitation.
Michigan swing voters confused by 3 Trump indictments, focus groups show
Some Michigan swing voters aren't very tuned in to former President Trump's legal woes, and they think there's a reasonable chance he will win the election, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups. Why it matters: "Several swing voters appear to be suffering from 'indictment confusion,'" said Rich Thau, president of Engagious, who moderated the focus groups.
Michigan swing voters confused by 3 Trump indictments, focus groups show
Some Michigan swing voters aren't very tuned in to former President Trump's legal woes, and they think there's a reasonable chance he will win the election, according to our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups. Why it matters: "Several swing voters appear to suffering from 'indictment confusion,'" said Rich Thau, president of Engagious, who moderated the focus groups.
Black lawmakers blast Alabama's new congressional map
Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) speaks about voting rights at a meeting of civil rights leaders in Birmingham, Ala., in July. Photo: Stew Milne/Getty Images for Committee for House Administration Congressional Black Caucus members on Thursday criticized the Alabama Legislature's new congressional map as a "shameless" attempt to limit the voting rights of the state's Black residents.
Group sues DeSantis for violating the voting rights of former Florida felons Original
Group sues DeSantis for violating the voting rights of former Florida felons Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A voting rights group is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, arguing that the GOP presidential candidate violated the Voting Rights Act by intimidating former felons who attempted to participate in the 2020 election.
New Alabama congressional map plan already under fire
Under pressure to draw a new congressional map that meets a Supreme Court order to expand the voting power of Black residents, Alabama's GOP-led legislature is focusing on a plan that advocates say falls short. Why it matters: The debate over Alabama's map is the first of several conflicts in Southern states following the court's decision last month that found Black voters were illegally underrepresented by Alabama's existing map.
New Alabama congressional map plan already under fire
New Alabama congressional map plan already under fire Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Under pressure to draw a new congressional map that meets a Supreme Court order to expand the voting power of Black residents, Alabama's GOP-led legislature is focusing on a plan that advocates say falls short.
Voting rights advocates look to Congress following SCOTUS rulings Original
Voting rights advocates look to Congress following SCOTUS rulings Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) convenes civil rights leaders at the 16th Street Baptist Church on June 28, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama.
House Democrats organize against anti-trans bills across U.S. Original
House Democrats organize against anti-trans bills across U.S. Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo: Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Why it matters: More than 80 bills — out of 560 proposed — limiting the rights of trans people have been passed in 2023, according to the Trans Legislation Tracker.
Dems in Congress plan abortion votes ahead of Dobbs anniversary
Dems in Congress plan abortion votes ahead of Dobbs anniversary Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) speaks at the U.S. Capitol on May 31.
Black lawmakers push Congress to do more on police reform
Black lawmakers push Congress to do more on police reform Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Driving the news: The CBC said the progress the Justice Department has made in the past year could have a real impact on decreasing police violence against people of color.
Congressional Democrats splinter on debt ceiling strategy
A divide has opened between House and Senate Democrats over whether President Biden should negotiate a debt ceiling compromise with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Axios has learned. Why it matters: The public discordance between the two caucuses, at a time when Democrats want a united front against GOP efforts to slash government spending, appears to have party leaders spooked.
Jeffries rips McCarthy for "egregious security breach" over Jan. 6 footage
House Speaker McCarthy at the border in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Photo: Rebecca Noble/AFP via Getty Imaes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy committed an "egregious security breach" by giving access to Jan. 6 footage to Fox News.
Democrats demand answers from Buttigieg on East Palestine derailment
Some Democrats are pointing fingers at the U.S. Department of Transportation after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Why it matters: ...
McConnell demands Biden answers after "so-called classified briefings"
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday blasted the briefings he's received on the shot-down balloon from China, telling Fox News he'd "never been in briefings where I learned so little." Why it matters: President Biden is expected to give a speech as soon as Thursday on the balloon and other aerial objects that have been shot down by the U.S. military, multiple media outlets reported.
Police reform could skip Congress
Some Democrats are looking past a divided Washington for action on police reform in light of the killing of Tyre Nichols, choosing instead to put their hopes in state and local officials. Why it matters: Activists and lawmakers have little hope that D.C. will deliver meaningful legislation — especially after Democrats couldn't pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act while they had the majority.
The evolution of Mitch McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has spent the last year forging a new path as a bipartisan dealmaker, an understated — but unmistakable — shift in strategy for a man who was Democrats' chief foil for more than a decade. Why it matters: The self-described "Grim Reaper" of progressive policy has a reputation for ruthlessness.
Democrat Ruben Gallego challenging Kyrsten Sinema in 2024 Senate race
Democrat Ruben Gallego challenging Kyrsten Sinema in 2024 Senate race Ruben Gallego (L) and Kyrsten Sinema (R). Photos: Getty Images Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego is expected to announce by Monday his bid for U.S. Senate in 2024, sources familiar told Axios, launching a long-expected challenge to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for her seat.
Rep. Barbara Lee plans to run for Senate in 2024
Rep. Barbara Lee plans to run for Senate in 2024 Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) conduct a news conference on the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Feb. 23. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) plans to run for Senate in 2024, according to a source familiar with the matter, which comes after Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) publicly announced her bid.
Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow won't seek reelection in 2024
"When my term ends, I intend to begin a new chapter in my life that includes continuing to serve our State outside of elected office while spending precious time with my amazing 96-year-old mom and my wonderful family," she added. The 72-year-old said her decision to leave Congress is in part tied to wanting to give a new generation the opportunity to lead.
Post Politics Now: House casts 10th vote for speaker as McCarthy fails again
The remaining defectors — Republicans Bob Good (Va.), Paul A. Gosar (Ariz.), Andy Harris (Md.), Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.), Mary E. Miller (Ill.), Ralph Norman (S.C.), Andy Ogles (Tenn.), Scott Perry (Pa.), Matthew M. Rosendale (Mont.), Chip Roy (Tex.) and Keith Self (Tex.) — remained united for Florida Republican Byron Donalds in the ninth round of voting.
Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow won't seek reelection in 2024
Sen. Debbie Stabenow said Thursday she won't seek reelection in 2024, creating an open Senate seat in the swing state of Michigan. "Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek reelection and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025," Stabenow, 72, said in a statement. Elected in 2000, Stabenow has focused on boosting her home state's auto industry. This is a developing story.
Who is Byron Donalds? The latest Republican nominee for House speaker.
Opponents of GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's bid to become speaker rallied to Donalds's candidacy with a standing ovation after Roy noted the historic nature of the nomination. Democrats have nominated Hakeem Jeffries of New York, who is on track to become the first Black person to lead a party in Congress.
Who is Byron Donalds?
Hard-right Republicans nominated Rep.-elect Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) to be House speaker Wednesday, making it the first time in history that both major parties nominated a Black American to lead the lower chamber of Congress.
Post Politics Now: House adjourns with no speaker after McCarthy fails to win third ballot
On our radar: The House will try for a second day to find a speaker Return to menu On the first day of the 118th Congress, things went terribly wrong for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The Republican leader did not have the votes to become the next House speaker, and thus, the House remains speaker-less and no new members have been sworn in. The chamber will hold votes for speaker again on Wednesday. Here’s what we’ll be watching: The House returns at noon.
Post Politics Now: House adjourns with no speaker after McCarthy fails to win third ballot
Today, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) fell short a third time in his bid for House speaker as 20 Republicans rejected his candidacy and backed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). A defiant McCarthy has vowed to press ahead, telling reporters, “we stay in until we win,” but his path to the speakership was unclear. The House itself remained in limbo, with no action until a speaker is elected. Amid the stalemate, the House voted to adjourn until Wednesday.
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