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On voting rights, Biden's power to act on his own is limited
But to do more than that, Biden would have to rely on obscure and controversial constitutional provisions that probably could not take effect in time anyway, Stephanopoulos said. And the farther Biden were to go to push the issue of voting rights, the more he could face criticism for overstepping his authority. "It's very hard for a president to weigh in," said Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian at Rice University.
On voting rights, Biden’s power to act on his own is limited
By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian And Michael BalsmaoThe Associated Press Sat., Feb. 12, 2022timer5 min. read WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans impose new restrictions on ballot access in multiple states, President Biden has no easy options for safeguarding voting rights despite rising pressure from frustrated activists. Unlike on other issues such as immigration or environmental protection, the White House has little leverage without congressional action as the November elections creep up.
On voting rights, Biden's power to act on his own is limited
WASHINGTON – As Republicans impose new restrictions on ballot access in multiple states, President Biden has no easy options for safeguarding voting rights despite rising pressure from frustrated activists. Unlike on other issues such as immigration or environmental protection, the White House has little leverage without congressional action as the November elections creep up.
Rule Could Allow Gas, Firing Squads for Federal Executions
Washington – The Justice Department is quietly amending its execution protocols, no longer requiring federal death sentences to be carried out by lethal injection and clearing the way to use other methods like firing squads and poison gas.
Rod Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept
Eric Tucker and Michael Balsmao, The Associated Press Published Wednesday, January 9, 2019 4:12PM EST WASHINGTON -- Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the most visible Justice Department protector of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and a frequent target of President Donald Trump's wrath, is expected to leave his position soon after Trump's nominee for attorney general is confirmed.
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