(CNN)Lawmakers in all but three states have introduced bills aimed at restricting ballot access, according to a new tally by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. Their latest report finds 361 bills restricting voting have been introduced in 47 states as of March 24. , marks a 43% rise in the number of bills introduced since Brennan last released a count a little over a month ago. The Brennan Center's previous tally identified 253 restrictive bills in 43 states in February.Three states have led the country in the number of bills that aim to restrict the vote: Texas with 49...…(CNN)Lawmakers in all but three states have introduced bills aimed at restricting ballot access, according to a new tally by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. Their latest report finds 361 bills restricting voting have been introduced in 47 states as of March 24. , marks a 43% rise in the number of bills introduced since Brennan last released a count a little over a month ago. The Brennan Center's previous tally identified 253 restrictive bills in 43 states in February.Three states have led the country in the number of bills that aim to restrict the vote: Texas with 49...WW…

(CNN)Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he's taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms -- a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians.Northam's action, shared first with CNN, is the latest push to expand the franchise to ex-convicts in the state, and comes just months before Virginia's gubernatorial and state legislative elections.More on Voting RightsIt also occurs in the middle of a battle around the country over who has the right to...…(CNN)Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he's taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms -- a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians.Northam's action, shared first with CNN, is the latest push to expand the franchise to ex-convicts in the state, and comes just months before Virginia's gubernatorial and state legislative elections.More on Voting RightsIt also occurs in the middle of a battle around the country over who has the right to...WW…

(CNN)Black Georgians disproportionately cast their ballots on the weekend days that Republican lawmakers want to eliminate as options in future elections, according to a CNN analysis of voting data from last November's general election. moving swiftly through the Georgia legislature would reduce the number of weekend days available for in-person early voting and ban casting ballots on the final Sunday of the early voting period. Voting rights activists say the move attacks the "Souls to the Polls" programs that help drive turnout among Black churchgoers, a key Democratic constituency.More...…(CNN)Black Georgians disproportionately cast their ballots on the weekend days that Republican lawmakers want to eliminate as options in future elections, according to a CNN analysis of voting data from last November's general election. moving swiftly through the Georgia legislature would reduce the number of weekend days available for in-person early voting and ban casting ballots on the final Sunday of the early voting period. Voting rights activists say the move attacks the "Souls to the Polls" programs that help drive turnout among Black churchgoers, a key Democratic constituency.More...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Allies of Illinois GOP Rep. have launched a super PAC to support Republicans in 2022 who stood up to then-President Donald Trump after a mob of his supporters attacked the US Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020 election.The organizers of the new group, Americans Keeping Country First, said in a memo that they want to “build a potent political operation that provides a counterweight to far-right candidates and groups that threaten primary campaigns against principled House Republican members.”“In 2022, AKCF will focus on defending...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Allies of Illinois GOP Rep. have launched a super PAC to support Republicans in 2022 who stood up to then-President Donald Trump after a mob of his supporters attacked the US Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020 election.The organizers of the new group, Americans Keeping Country First, said in a memo that they want to “build a potent political operation that provides a counterweight to far-right candidates and groups that threaten primary campaigns against principled House Republican members.”“In 2022, AKCF will focus on defending...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Former President Donald Trump is weighing the creation of a super PAC as he seeks to assert his authority over the Republican Party and expand his post-presidential political operation.Trump spokesman Jason Miller confirmed Saturday that the former President is considering forming a super PAC, which can raise unlimited amounts of money from virtually any source and faces no limits on spending.The committee “could be a brand new entity” or a repurposed version of “America First,” an existing super PAC launched while Trump was in office, Miller...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Former President Donald Trump is weighing the creation of a super PAC as he seeks to assert his authority over the Republican Party and expand his post-presidential political operation.Trump spokesman Jason Miller confirmed Saturday that the former President is considering forming a super PAC, which can raise unlimited amounts of money from virtually any source and faces no limits on spending.The committee “could be a brand new entity” or a repurposed version of “America First,” an existing super PAC launched while Trump was in office, Miller...WW…

ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff each brought in more than $100 million in a two-month period, setting a blistering fundraising pace in to topple two Republican incumbents in Georgia and seize control of the US Senate, new filings show.Warnock reported total receipts of more than $103 million between October 15 and December 16, far surpassing the nearly $64 million collected by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the Republican incumbent he is trying to unseat. Ossoff, meanwhile, raised even more: $106.8 million, according to his filing Thursday with the...…ByLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff each brought in more than $100 million in a two-month period, setting a blistering fundraising pace in to topple two Republican incumbents in Georgia and seize control of the US Senate, new filings show.Warnock reported total receipts of more than $103 million between October 15 and December 16, far surpassing the nearly $64 million collected by Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the Republican incumbent he is trying to unseat. Ossoff, meanwhile, raised even more: $106.8 million, according to his filing Thursday with the...WW…

(CNN)President Donald Trump and his political operation have raised more than $170 million since Election Day, a person familiar with the matter said -- a massive fundraising haul fueled by Trump's baseless allegations that the election was rigged.The fundraising flowed into the coffers of Trump's joint fundraising committee in less than four weeks thanks to a barrage of fundraising solicitations to Trump's supporters, urging them to donate to an "Election Defense Fund" as the President hyped up conspiracy theories about a stolen election. In reality, an increasingly large share of the...…(CNN)President Donald Trump and his political operation have raised more than $170 million since Election Day, a person familiar with the matter said -- a massive fundraising haul fueled by Trump's baseless allegations that the election was rigged.The fundraising flowed into the coffers of Trump's joint fundraising committee in less than four weeks thanks to a barrage of fundraising solicitations to Trump's supporters, urging them to donate to an "Election Defense Fund" as the President hyped up conspiracy theories about a stolen election. In reality, an increasingly large share of the...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has established a leadership PAC, a fundraising arm that could allow him to continue to exert influence in Republican politics even after he leaves office.“The President always planned to do this, win or lose, so he can support candidates and issues he cares about, such as combating voter fraud,” campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said in an emailed statement Tuesday when asked about the PAC.The committee is dubbed Save America, according to. And Trump’s team already has begun fundraising for the PAC, adding Save America to the list of political...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has established a leadership PAC, a fundraising arm that could allow him to continue to exert influence in Republican politics even after he leaves office.“The President always planned to do this, win or lose, so he can support candidates and issues he cares about, such as combating voter fraud,” campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh said in an emailed statement Tuesday when asked about the PAC.The committee is dubbed Save America, according to. And Trump’s team already has begun fundraising for the PAC, adding Save America to the list of political...WW…

(CNN)Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his physician wife, Miriam, poured a whopping $75 million into to aid President Donald Trump's reelection, new filings show.The couple's donations to Preserve America PAC, delivered in several installments in August and September, account for nearly $9 out of every $10 the political action committee raised through September 30, according to its . Other donors include Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus, who contributed $5 million, and Wisconsin roofing magnate Diane Hendricks, who gave $1 million. In all, the group has raised nearly $83.8...…(CNN)Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his physician wife, Miriam, poured a whopping $75 million into to aid President Donald Trump's reelection, new filings show.The couple's donations to Preserve America PAC, delivered in several installments in August and September, account for nearly $9 out of every $10 the political action committee raised through September 30, according to its . Other donors include Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus, who contributed $5 million, and Wisconsin roofing magnate Diane Hendricks, who gave $1 million. In all, the group has raised nearly $83.8...WW…

(CNN)Spending in the contest between President and Democrat has barreled past the $1 billion mark as Trump invested tens of millions of dollars in advertising this summer to bolster his re-election prospects.In all, spending by Trump and affiliated party committees has topped $900 million since 2017, according to reports filed in recent days with federal regulators. The reports show Trump's campaign went on a spending spree, plowing more than $50 million into his reelection effort in June -- the most it has spent in a single month. More than $8 out of every $10 went to advertising.And the...…(CNN)Spending in the contest between President and Democrat has barreled past the $1 billion mark as Trump invested tens of millions of dollars in advertising this summer to bolster his re-election prospects.In all, spending by Trump and affiliated party committees has topped $900 million since 2017, according to reports filed in recent days with federal regulators. The reports show Trump's campaign went on a spending spree, plowing more than $50 million into his reelection effort in June -- the most it has spent in a single month. More than $8 out of every $10 went to advertising.And the...WW…