There are backstops in place — for now — protecting our elections if Lake, Mark Finchem or another official went rogue and refused to certify the results.
Author: Amber Phillips
Takeaways from primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Arizona
A surprise show of support for abortion in Kansas, and election deniers in Arizona have a good night.
Why Kansas is a bellwether for abortion rights
If it passes, the ballot initiative will end the state’s constitutional right to an abortion.
What is reconciliation, and what can Democrats get done with it?
Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) changed his mind on supporting a climate and health-care deal, meaning Democrats can use reconciliation to achieve a major campaign goal.
A guide to the biggest moments in the Jan. 6 hearings so far
3 early takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing on extremism and Trump
The hearing focused on the nexus between extremism and Trump’s attempts to stay in power.
What is witness tampering? And could this charge apply to Trump?
Witness tampering isn’t often prosecuted, but the seeds are there for a charge, either against Trump or the people who made the calls.
6 takeaways from elections in Illinois, Colorado, Oklahoma and other states
Some far-right Republicans win, while some election-deniers lose.
The Trailer: Five things to watch this primary day
In this edition: Which lawmaker will emerge from two member-on-member primaries in Illinois, and will another Giuliani get on the ballot in November in New York.
All the bombshells Cassidy Hutchinson revealed about Trump’s involvement in Jan. 6
Hutchinson, aide to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, said Trump knew his supporters were armed when he encouraged them to go to the Capitol.