Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail.
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.
“There’s never going to be good enough for him, other than 100 percent, you know, slavish adherence to whatever he wants,” Senator John Cornyn said of President Trump. “But obviously that’s not what the senator’s role is supposed to be.”
The department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.
A talk on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill hosted by Democrats, from left, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, in March.
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, now head to a runoff in the Republican contest for governor. President Trump vowed to “fight” for Ms. Evette in the second round.
Randy Villegas, a progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, defeated Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional District. He will face Representative David Valadao, the Republican incumbent.
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