Amanda Reed
Elections and Voting Analyst tracking voting methods, redistricting, and election security laws.
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Saudi Arabia Halts Key Oil Pipeline Amid Drone Strike and Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia shut a vital oil pipeline after an Iraqi‑launched drone attack, compounding a week of Houthi‑driven disruptions that threaten global oil markets.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi authorities have taken a suspect into custody in the gruesome death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was discovered hanging from a tree last month.
Federal Judge Moves to Toss Lawsuit Over Trump's Miami Library, Citing Immunity Claim
A federal judge in Miami has halted the fact‑finding phase of a lawsuit challenging the Trump‑led effort to build a presidential library, saying former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity could end the case altogether.
Clinton Warns America’s Counterterrorism Shield Is Cracking Half a Century After 9/11
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cautioned that the United States is loosening its vigilance on home‑grown and overseas terror threats, urging a reinvigorated approach as the nation marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
Nationwide Lawsuit Accuses DHS of Turning Observation Into Intimidation
A sweeping legal challenge filed by advocacy group Common Cause alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been covertly monitoring and pressuring citizens who simply watch immigration raids, raising fresh concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.
Anti‑Muslim Rhetoric Gains Ground in GOP Messaging Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A growing chorus of anti‑Muslim language is echoing through Republican campaign stops, congressional caucuses and party platforms, raising alarms among civil‑rights groups and reshaping the narrative of the 2026 midterm race.
The Mathematician Caught in the AI Arms Race Over Navier‑Stokes
University professor Tristan Buckmaster saw his decades‑long pursuit of a Navier‑Stokes breakthrough eclipsed when OpenAI and Anthropic unleashed massive compute to claim the prize, raising questions about the future of academic discovery.
Graham Platner's Populist Message Resonates in Maine, Threatens Susan Collins' Senate Seat
Graham Platner's primary win in Maine sets the stage for a potential showdown with Susan Collins in the general election, as Platner's populist message gains traction in the state.
Platner's Victory in Maine Senate Primary Sets Stage for High-Stakes Rematch
Graham Platner's Democratic primary win sets up a rematch against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in a battle for the hearts and minds of Maine voters.
Trump Booed in New York as He Becomes First US President to Attend NBA Finals
The former US President faced a chorus of boos during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, marking a rare moment of public dissent.