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Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Faces Historic Lawsuit Alleging Neglect of Sexual Abuse Claims at WWE

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WASHINGTON — Amid Donald Trump’s controversial selections for his cabinet as he prepares for his second term in office, Linda M. McMahon, his nominee for U.S. secretary of education, faces serious allegations from her past tenure as CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. The lawsuit, filed recently, asserts McMahon failed to stop the sexual abuse of teen workers decades ago, raising concerns about her suitability for a role that involves safeguarding children’s rights within the sphere of education. Linda M. McMahon, along with her husband Vince McMahon, is accused of allowing a ringside announcer for WWE, … Read more

Arizona Judge Mandates Secretary of State to Release Voter Roll Records Amid Allegations of Inaccuracies

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — A federal judge has mandated that Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes release records pertaining to the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls. This decision came late Friday, dismissing a request from a voter education group, Citizen AG, to remove 1.2 million voters from the state’s registration list. The group argued these individuals were improperly listed, but the court found the claim too speculative to act upon at this time. U.S. District Court Judge Steven Logan set a deadline of Dec. 2 for Fontes to comply with the order, providing an opportunity … Read more

Iowa Secretary of State Sued Over Ballot Challenges for Naturalized Citizens Alleging Voter Suppression

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate faces a federal lawsuit for instructing election officials to question the eligibility of over 2,000 voters, primarily targeting those who were issued driver’s licenses as legal residents but may not currently hold U.S. citizenship. The legal battle, initiated by the League of United Latin American Citizens alongside four naturalized citizens, puts a spotlight on the challenges and bureaucratic hurdles new U.S. citizens encounter when exercising their voting rights. Among those affected is Orcun Selcuk, a political science professor at Luther College in Decorah, originally from … Read more

Arkansas Secretary of State Faces Lawsuit Amid Dispute Over Abortion Ballot Initiative Signatures

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A dispute has arisen in Arkansas where Secretary of State John Thurston is urging the state’s Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit connected to a controversial ballot initiative aimed at amending the state’s strict abortion laws. The proposal, if passed, would allow for exceptions to the current ban. Earlier in the month, the group Arkansans for Limited Government submitted the amendment with over 100,000 signatures to Thurston’s office. They aim to relax the restrictions and prevent the state government from impeding access to abortion within the first 18 weeks of fertilization. … Read more