The elections lawsuit pushed by President Trump and dismissed Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court was filled with claims that failed to withstand basic scrutiny.
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Supreme Court rejects lawsuit backed by Trump challenging Biden’s election victory
The order marks the second time this week that the court has rebuffed Republican requests that it get involved in the 2020 election outcome.
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Hundreds of Republicans in Congress sign on to Texas-led election lawsuit
The Texas lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate the will of voters in 4 other states has quickly become a conservative litmus test.
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Supreme Court rejects Republicans’ effort to overturn Biden win in Pennsylvania
The court, without comment Tuesday, refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania.
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Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine’s four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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Texas attorney general sues to invalidate 4 states’ elections, as Trump effort fizzles
Trump has counted on courts to overturn election results, but judges, including those named by Trump himself, have been among the harshest critics of those attempts to subvert the election.
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Fired top cybersecurity official sues Trump campaign, lawyer Joe diGenova for defamation
Christopher Krebs was fired Nov. 17 by President Donald Trump after he refuted the president’s claims of widespread election fraud.
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Trump asked Pennsylvania House speaker for help overturning election results
The speaker’s office confirms it received two calls from the president last week, making Pennsylvania the third state to field such a request.
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White House trade adviser Navarro reprimanded for violating Hatch Act
The Office of Special Counsel said it was submitting its report to Trump for ‘appropriate disciplinary action,’ although it remains uncertain whether any action will come.
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‘The people have spoken’: Michigan judge rejects lawsuit from disavowed Trump attorney
The judge notes that the case seems to be ‘more about the impact of their allegations on People’s faith in the democratic process and their trust in our government.’