Poli Alert Politics & Civics

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump has vowed to restore the name of North Carolina’s Fort Bragg if he is reelected, less than two years after the military base was renamed to Fort Liberty as part of a national reckoning with Confederate symbols. Trump made the pledge during a town …

Jennifer Shutt and Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder Saturday marks one month until Election Day, giving the presidential campaigns little time before voting closes to convince voters that their vision for the country offers the best path forward. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump will spend much of …

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump, during a rally in Saginaw, Michigan, on Thursday, repeated baseless claims that federal disaster relief funds had been diverted to support migrants in the U.S. illegally. These false allegations come amidst the Biden administration’s ongoing response to Hurricane Helene, which has left a trail …

Jennifer Shutt, Pennsylvania Capital-Star Members of Congress left Capitol Hill last week to focus their attention on the campaign trail during the six weeks leading up to Election Day, leaving much of their work unfinished. The Republican House and Democratic Senate are scheduled to remain on recess until Nov. 12, …

Jimmy Williams Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, a prominent voice against former President Donald Trump, officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, joining her at a campaign event in Ripon, Wisconsin. Cheney’s endorsement is a significant crossover in a deeply divided political landscape, as she emphasized her support for …

Jimmy Williams The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing 45,000 striking dockworkers across U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, reached a temporary deal Thursday to suspend their strike until January 15. This allows time to negotiate a new contract, following a major wage proposal from the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents …

Jimmy Williams Melania Trump made a rare political statement Thursday, revealing her support for abortion rights ahead of the release of her memoir. In doing so, the former first lady set herself apart from her husband, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, on a pivotal issue in the 2024 election. …

Jimmy Williams Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in total on Thursday, marking the end of a high-profile case in Colorado that stemmed from efforts to interfere with the county’s election system following the 2020 presidential election. Peters, who was convicted on seven out of …

Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th Following former President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in repealing the Affordable Care Act if elected president, the Harris campaign is investing in a new series of advertisements touting the law’s effects. The ads, part of a larger $370 million paid media effort, will …

Jimmy Williams U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has released a crucial 165-page filing from Special Counsel Jack Smith, revealing extensive evidence in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The document provides the most detailed look at the case against Trump, who …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris began separate tours on Wednesday to assess the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed at least 150 lives. The hurricane devastated parts of the southeastern United States, with major destruction across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and beyond. Biden …

Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital Chronicle Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries after Iranian rocket fire in Iraq in 2020 only experienced a “headache,” dismissing the experiences of dozens of American soldiers who were later awarded the Purple Heart. Trump’s comments came after …

Jennifer Shutt, Florida Phoenix White House Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said Monday during a press briefing there are 600 people unaccounted for following Hurricane Helene, as federal officials mount a response to the catastrophic storm in states across the Southeast. Sherwood-Randall said that could lead the death toll to …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris will assess damage caused by Hurricane Helene during visits to Georgia and North Carolina this week, just over a month before Election Day. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, is set to tour the disaster zones in Georgia on Wednesday, with a stop in North …

Jimmy Williams Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance took the stage for a substantive policy discussion on Tuesday, marking what may be the final debate of the 2024 campaign. The debate provided an opportunity for both candidates to draw sharp contrasts between their respective running mates—Vice President …