May 8, 2026 GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts Alabama GOP legislators move to force a new congressional map through a special session, arguing a recent Supreme Court ruling changed redistricting law.
May 8, 2026 In Trump's crosshairs, Massie rakes in more than $1M this week while fighting for political life Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign raised more than $1 million in a fundraiser so far this week as he faces Trump-backed rival Ed Gallrein in a heated GOP primary.
May 8, 2026 Emergency crews responding to massive explosion at New Orleans-area oil refinery: sheriff A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted an emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported.
May 8, 2026 Georgia high school teacher allegedly had sex with student in school closet and parked Hummer Georgia teacher Maris Nichols faces two felony counts after allegedly having sex with a student in a school closet and a parked car, authorities say.
May 8, 2026 'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged after allegedly shooting dead alligator on livestream Clavicular, the viral looksmaxxing influencer, faces a misdemeanor charge after allegedly firing a gun at a dead alligator in the Everglades.
May 8, 2026 'Justice': Celebration, mockery erupt after Spanberger 'gerrymander' is blown up in blockbuster decision The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to invalidate Democrats' congressional redistricting plan, sparking celebration among Republicans and legal observers.
May 8, 2026 Two Georgia teens allegedly used drone to drop drugs, phones and blades at prison, face charges Two teens are behind bars after allegedly attempting to use a drone to deliver drugs, cellphones and other contraband to a Georgia prison last week.
May 8, 2026 Social media erupts after Democrats 'burned $64M' on failed Virginia gerrymander Social media erupted after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down Democrats' gerrymandered map, mocking the party's $64 million campaign spending.
May 8, 2026 Top Dem legal boogeymen tee up 'battle royale' in red state's redistricting crusade Democrat-aligned lawyers filed three lawsuits to block Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map after DeSantis signed it into law this week.
May 7, 2026 Man indicted for allegedly posting gruesome death threats against Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi on social media Georgia prosecutors said a man posted gruesome death threats on X targeting Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi, leading to a four-count federal indictment.