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May 8, 2026

Virginia Supreme Court tosses Dem-backed redistricting map, upending expected 10–1 edge

The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.

May 7, 2026

Trump demands Hakeem Jeffries be charged with 'inciting violence' with 'maximum warfare' rhetoric

President Trump accused Hakeem Jeffries of "inciting violence," tying the Democrat's "maximum warfare" rhetoric to the recent assassination scare.

May 7, 2026

Mamdani's latest tax pledge 'makes no sense' and will only exacerbate Florida 'exodus': former mayor

Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer predicts continued business exodus from NYC to Florida amid Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich policies.

May 7, 2026

Karen Bass refuses to give 'yes or no' answer on whether noncitizens should vote in LA: 'It depends'

Los Angeles mayoral candidates clashed over whether noncitizens should vote in local elections, with Karen Bass saying "it depends" and Spencer Pratt answering with a simple "no."

May 7, 2026

Texas GOP backs resolution saying states have right to repel border ‘invasion’

The U.S. House Texas GOP Caucus is backing a resolution affirming states' constitutional right to secure borders against an "invasion" or "imminent danger."

May 5, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers fail at trying to get Omar to testify about alleged fraud, GOP leader talks next steps

Minnesota committee chair says more options exist after a subpoena vote targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar over the MEALS Act fraud scandal failed Tuesday.

May 5, 2026

Blockbuster Supreme Court voting rights ruling ignites redistricting war across Southern states

A congressional redistricting frenzy sweeps the South as Republicans push to redraw maps after the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling.

May 5, 2026

Alito rips Jackson’s ‘utterly irresponsible’ solo dissent as Supreme Court fight shakes up 2026 map

Justice Alito rebuked Justice Jackson's lone dissent as "baseless and insulting" in a high-stakes Louisiana redistricting dispute at the Supreme Court.

May 5, 2026

Massie ally sparks backlash after accusing Trump-backed challenger of abusing VA benefits

Rep. Thomas Massie's ally is receiving blowback for attacking challenger Ed Gallrein, a former SEAL Team SIX member, over his VA disability benefits rating.

May 5, 2026

LEE CARTER: The quiet way politicians are choosing their voters (and why you should care more than you think)

Gerrymandering reshapes political power by letting mapmakers decide how votes are grouped, making some voices count more than others in U.S. elections.