Kentucky election officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking access to sensitive voter registration data, arguing the request exceeds federal authority and threatens the privacy of millions of voters.
The U.S. House narrowly rejected a bipartisan measure Thursday that would have required congressional approval for President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran.
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will continue “however long it takes” to eliminate its missile and nuclear programs, as U.S. officials confirmed six American service members have been killed. Congress is expected to vote this week on war powers resolutions amid the escalating conflict.
The design was inspired by the submitted artwork from two students, Caden Penn, a sophomore and FFA member at Crittenden County High School, and Alyssa Woodard, a sophomore and FFA and 4-H Club member of Henderson County High School.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Kentucky election officials, including Michael Adams, to obtain voter registration records containing driver’s license and Social Security numbers. Adams says he will not release the data without a court order.
The Kentucky House voted 79-17 to opt into a new federal tax credit program funding private-school scholarships, reviving debate after a ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Senate Bill 154 would remove Social Security and public benefit cards from the additional documents that voters may use — along with signing an affidavit attesting to their identity — if they cannot provide a primary form of identification, such as a Kentucky-issued driver’s license.
