The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats’ emergency appeal seeking to revive a voter-approved congressional redistricting overhaul, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down the effort as unconstitutional ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Trump predicts Iran war will be bigger midterm factor than redistricting
“It helps. I mean, I don’t know [if it will be the] difference,” Trump said of how new congressional districts in several states will impact Read More
Dems Furious After Court Rules Republicans Allowed To Vote
Democrats are up in arms over a decision by the Virginia Supreme Court that overturns their attempt to gerrymander the commonwealth’s Republican voters to the Read More
Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying
In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.
Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president
Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump’s Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.
Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood
Intercept journalist Austin Ahlman enters Nebraska’s first Congressional district race as an independent, calling both candidates establishment.
Rep. Steve Cohen won’t seek re-election after Tennessee redistricting
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) announced Friday he will not seek another term in Congress after the Volunteer State’s legislature redrew his Memphis-area district.
Sanctioned By China, Marco Rubio Represents America In Beijing
For most high-ranking diplomats, a misprinted nameplate would be a minor annoyance or a subtle dig. For Marco Rubio, it’s a victory. When the Secretary Read More
Dem congressional candidate’s eyebrow-raising ‘sex therapy’ past revealed
A Democrat running for a newly drawn congressional seat in Texas purports herself as a family therapist, but boasts a puzzling history with astrology-themed “sex Read More
McMaster revives Trump-backed push to oust Biden kingmaker from Congress
Gov. Henry McMaster calls South Carolina special legislative session on redistricting amid GOP infighting and Trump pressure to oust Rep. Clyburn.