The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.
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Supreme Court allows Alabama to redraw congressional maps before 2026 midterms — could eliminate two Dem seats
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices vacated a lower-court order requiring Alabama’s congressional map to include two majority-black voting districts.
Supreme Court Move Puts Alabama Redistricting Back In Play
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for Alabama Republicans to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable Read More
Trump ‘seriously considering’ plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA
President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country’s estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.
Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger
Democrat Graham Platner says he won’t back Schumer as Senate leader despite a cordial call, as he gears up to challenge Sen. Collins in Maine.
House Ethics Committee probing ‘serious and complex’ claims — including domestic assault — against GOP Rep. Cory Mills
Mills has denied wrongdoing and refused to step down from Congress despite the longstanding accusations, which also include stolen valor and financial misconduct.
Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he is thrilled to challenge a prior Supreme Court redistricting ruling in light of Louisiana’s Callais case.
Soros-backed prosecutor hit with rebuke after dismissing probe as Trump ‘partisan attacks’: ‘Hey scumbag’
Soros-backed prosecutor Steve Descano dismisses a DOJ probe into alleged sweetheart deals for illegal aliens as a partisan attack by Trump’s team.
Trump accuses Schumer of trying to ‘interfere in our elections’ with latest strategy
Chuck Schumer says Republicans are doing “nefarious things” to overturn fair elections as Democrats launch a new free and fair elections task force.
House Freedom Caucus vows ‘gloves are coming off’ as FISA deadline looms
GOP privacy hawks have demanded surveillance reforms and a CBDC ban in any FISA reauthorization bill as the June 12 deadline approaches.