More states appear poised to expand voting access for people who were incarcerated

There are a number of state-level efforts to expand voting access to people with prior felony convictions. One measure is on the governor's desk in Minnesota.
There are a number of state-level efforts to expand voting access to people with prior felony convictions. One measure is on the governor's desk in Minnesota.
GOP presidential hopefuls are hitting early states for a chance to connect with voters. In Iowa, a former president, a current governor and a sitting senator might all be greeting the same people.
President Biden marked the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day with remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
The former U.S. congresswoman (R-Wyo.) and House leader told graduates of her alma mater that America cannot remain a free nation if the truth is abandoned.
The White House and House Republicans have a deal on the debt ceiling. What remains to be done — and what are the roadblocks — ahead of a vote this week in the House?
House GOP leaders released the outcome of the deal, a 99-page bill, entitled the Fiscal Responsibility Act, giving House members 72 hours to review the proposal before a planned vote Wednesday.
Texas AG Ken Paxton has been suspended from office. He's awaiting a trial in the state Senate after the state House voted to impeach him over allegations of bribery and other misconduct.
President Joe Biden has reached a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling. Now, it's up to the Senate and House to approve the deal.
A deal between White House and House Republican negotiators to raise the nation's borrowing limit still must pass Congress.
The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.