US politicsfromwww.npr.org3 days agoThe Federal Election Commission is down to 2 members. So its work is at a standstillThe Federal Election Commission lacks a quorum after multiple commissioner departures, leaving it unable to perform substantive policy work or enforcement actions.
US politicsfromwww.aljazeera.com2 months agoUS Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting mapDemocratic lawmakers in Texas left the state to block a congressional map favoring Republicans, preventing a quorum in the House.
US politicsfromwww.npr.org2 months agoTexas Democrats walked out to block a law. How well has the tactic worked before?Texas Democrats left the state to block a controversial redistricting map that could increase Republican congressional seats.
SF politicsfromThe Verge3 months agoSenate confirms Trump's FCC pick, Olivia TrustyThe FCC regains quorum with Olivia Trusty's confirmation, but concerns remain over the nomination process and Trump's policies.