Tag: Electoral Count Act (1887)

Trump Is Not the Only Reason to Fix This Uniquely Dangerous Law

Democrats and Republicans should both want to deny any president unchecked authority to use the military in the homeland.

Preventing Another Jan. 6

The American legal system has helped build a wall. It’s up to us to maintain it.

How a Bipartisan Senate Group Addressed a Flaw Exposed by Jan. 6

Democrats and Republicans managed to come together to update the archaic Electoral Count Act after they recognized it could again be abused to subvert the presidential vote.

What’s In (and Not In) the $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

A big boost for the military, more aid for Ukraine, a preference for the lobster industry over whales and an overhaul of the Electoral Count Act are among the provisions in the 4,155-page bill lawmakers expect to pass this week.

Jan. 6 Panel Will Cap 18-Month Inquiry With Final Hearing

The committee, which consistently broke new ground for a congressional investigation, is expected to approve its final report and vote on issuing criminal and civil referrals against Donald J. Trump.