GOP election chief

Former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has put forward a five-point ethics plan while arguing that his party should look to Republican-led states for lessons on education policy. His remarks add to a broader debate among Democrats about how to regain ground on schools and restore public trust, with Emanuel positioning himself as a voice urging the party toward more pragmatic positions.

A civil liberties group is in a public dispute with a Republican election official over a challenge to a voter's eligibility. Details of the specific challenge, the individuals involved, and the legal arguments on each side have not been reported. The confrontation reflects ongoing tensions between voting rights advocates and election officials over ballot access and voter roll challenges.