Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID — then block GOP amendment to require it

Senate debates SAVE America Act Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the debate over the SAVE America Act on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats blocked an amendment to Trump-backed voter ID legislation that would have done something they publicly support: require photo identification … Read more

Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports, rejecting one of President Donald Trump’s priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill. Senators were holding a rare weekend session to debate the voting legislation, which would put in place strict … Read more

Senate blocks voting bill’s amendment on transgender athletes during rare weekend session

The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports, rejecting one of President Trump’s priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill. Senators were holding a rare weekend session to debate the voting legislation, which would put in place strict new requirements for voter registration … Read more

Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats blocked a move by Senate Republicans to modify a Trump-backed voter ID bill with a provision that would halt men in women’s sports. The amendment to the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., was one of several tweaks to … Read more

Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment

A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department’s strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman sided with the New York Times and a reporter at the … Read more

Judge warns revival of lawsuit against Black Lives Matter organizer ‘imperils’ First Amendment

A federal appeals court judge is warning that her colleague’s decision to revive a lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter activist poses a threat to First Amendment rights. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge appeals panel in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a police officer’s lawsuit against DeRay Mckesson deserves a … Read more

4 House Dems vote against Women’s History Museum bill over biological women-only amendment, Republican claims

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All four Democrats on the House Administration Committee voted against advancing a measure to authorize land on the National Mall to construct the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. The measure cleared the committee on a 7-4 party-line vote, the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., said.  Malliotakis, … Read more

Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger officially endorsed a Democratic-led redistricting amendment set to go before the commonwealth’s voters on April 21. The effort, spearheaded by Senate President L. Louise Lucas and House Speaker Don Scott Jr., is written to “restore fairness” in Virginia’s congressional representation. Critics have called … Read more

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed Democrats’ redistricting effort in Virginia that could grant the party four additional seats in the House of Representatives. Virginia is one of several states engaged in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. So far, Obama has … Read more