Black voters drove Democratic gains in 2018 midterms
A Tribune News Service analysis by the NAACP Advancement Project and the African American Research Collaborative shows that across competitive races 90 percent of Black voters backed Democratic House candidates, with 91 percent of Black women and 86 percent of Black men supporting the party. White voters were less devoted, and concerns over Trump rhetoric were widespread among both Black and white voters.
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Snipes resigns as Broward elections supervisor
Broward Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes resigned hours after finishing a tumultuous recount ending a 15 year tenure amid criticism and legal issues. She told Gov. Rick Scott she was ready to pass the torch and did not address 2018 controversy. Voter turnout rose with large Black voter participation aiding gains for Black, Hispanic and Asian caucuses and women reaching over 100 House members.
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Officials weigh sharing census data with law enforcement
Washington officials privately discussed the possibility of sharing census information with law enforcement in a legal challenge over the 2020 citizenship question. The memo concerns followed a May congressional hearing and a June email urging caution to avoid overstatement, citing strong Census Act confidentiality protections.
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Ivanka Trump used personal email for government work
Ivanka Trump acknowledged using a private email account to send hundreds of official messages as White House adviser. Her attorney says no wrongdoing occurred. The report notes potential federal records violations and draws contrast to Hillary Clinton’s past email scrutiny.
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