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Government
Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office
Taxes
IRS didn’t have to audit Trump, other presidents
Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
Government
There are no official members of the House until a speaker is sworn in
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be sworn in, engage in floor proceedings or introduce legislation until a speaker is elected.
Government
Congress can’t charge someone with a crime
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Elections
Candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Elections
Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Donald Trump
Whether 14th Amendment applies to Trump depends on 3 eligibility questions
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Donald Trump
Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Technology
Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race
Bots are typically automated “users” that are created to mimic human behavior, and are most prevalent on Twitter.
Elections
Some county ballot measures during the elections want to explore the idea of secession
The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections
No, counties in California, Illinois and Oregon did not vote to secede from their state
The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections
Yes, a Pennsylvania state representative was reelected after his death
Rep. Tony DeLuca died nearly a month before the election, but he was still reelected by a landslide. Here’s why his name was still on the ballot.
Taxes
IRS didn’t have to audit Trump, other presidents
Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
Government
There are no official members of the House until a speaker is sworn in
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be sworn in, engage in floor proceedings or introduce legislation until a speaker is elected.
Government
Congress can’t charge someone with a crime
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Elections
Candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Elections
Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Donald Trump
Whether 14th Amendment applies to Trump depends on 3 eligibility questions
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Donald Trump
Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Technology
Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race
Bots are typically automated “users” that are created to mimic human behavior, and are most prevalent on Twitter.
Elections
Some county ballot measures during the elections want to explore the idea of secession
The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections
No, counties in California, Illinois and Oregon did not vote to secede from their state
The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections
Yes, a Pennsylvania state representative was reelected after his death
Rep. Tony DeLuca died nearly a month before the election, but he was still reelected by a landslide. Here’s why his name was still on the ballot.
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