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Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections

Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
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Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
Political

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response

What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response
Political

Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district

Utah’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Republican lawmakers and left in place a congressional map that gives Democrats a high chance of picking up one of the state’s four Republican-held U.S. House seats in the fall

Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district
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Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve

Virginia Democrats have passed a new congressional map that aims to flip four U.S. House seats, but the courts and voters still must have a say before the maps are official

Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
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Gov. Wes Moore on Trump: 'I pray for him and I just feel bad for him'

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing back on President Donald Trump while trying to rally Democrats in his state around a mid-decade redistricting fight

Gov. Wes Moore on Trump: 'I pray for him and I just feel bad for him'
Political|US|World

States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections

States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections

States ready to seize Supreme Court redistricting decision amid countdown to midterm elections
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States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections

Republicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections

States scramble to gerrymander US House districts after Trump sought edge in midterm elections
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Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map

Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map

Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map
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Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances

Two Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat

Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Education|Opinion|Political

The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains

The Supreme Court appears poised to abolish a key part of the Voting Rights Act. It may draw on a constitutional amendment that empowered African Americans.

The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains
Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Interview

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats

Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a clash with Maryland Democrats
Election|Political|US

Democrat Christian Menefee wins special US House runoff in Texas, shrinking GOP majority even further

Democrat Christian Menefee wins special US House runoff in Texas, shrinking GOP majority even further

Democrat Christian Menefee wins special US House runoff in Texas, shrinking GOP majority even further
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Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats

Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats

Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
Education|Interview

One’s a Democrat and the other’s a Republican – and they’re twins. Here’s how they bridge the divide

One’s a Democrat and the other’s a Republican – and they’re twins. Here’s how they bridge the divide

One’s a Democrat and the other’s a Republican – and they’re twins. Here’s how they bridge the divide
Election

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

The big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US

Trump insists during NC visit he's brought down costs, but residents say they're feeling squeezed

President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns

Trump insists during NC visit he's brought down costs, but residents say they're feeling squeezed
Election|US|World

Court battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor Democrats

The Justice Department and California are facing off in federal court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats

Court battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor Democrats
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Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle

Indiana Republican senators turned down President Donald Trump's redistricting proposal this week

Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle
Election|US|World

Democrats celebrated Indiana Republicans refusing to redistrict. They’re still moving ahead with their own push

Democrats celebrated Indiana Republicans refusing to redistrict. They’re still moving ahead with their own push

Democrats celebrated Indiana Republicans refusing to redistrict. They’re still moving ahead with their own push
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

President Donald Trump has successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime to retake the White House

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story
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The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
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Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts

A gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections

Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
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Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate bid with a vow to Trump: ‘I’m coming for you’

Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate bid with a vow to Trump: ‘I’m coming for you’

Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate bid with a vow to Trump: ‘I’m coming for you’
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

President Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar plans to run for reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties
Crime|World

Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting

Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map

Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Election|Political|US

Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not

Rep. Darrell Issa tells the Associated Press he isn’t moving to Texas to run for Congress

Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
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Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight

Indiana state House lawmakers have passed a new congressional map that could net Republicans two seats

Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight
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The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026

A divided Supreme Court has come to the rescue of Texas Republicans, ruling in favor of their new congressional map that a judge says is likely to be found racially discriminatory

The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026
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Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year’s midterm elections

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
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Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

A special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
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Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is staying in California

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas
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A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

In heavily Democratic California, one prominent Republican U.S. House member is considering an audacious maneuver — moving to Texas to run for Congress

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
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Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map

Republicans in Indiana's House of Representatives have introduced a new congressional map that could net the GOP two more U.S. House seats, sweeping all nine of the state's seats

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map
Political|US|World

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map

In a reversal, Indiana Republicans will meet in December to consider whether to heed President Donald Trump's demand for a new congressional district map favoring Republican

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map
Election|Political|US|World

Trump's congressional redistricting push stalls, boosting Democrats

When President Donald Trump began an extraordinary campaign this summer pressuring Republican lawmakers to redraw state congressional maps, starting with Texas, some Democrats

Trump's congressional redistricting push stalls, boosting Democrats
Crime|US

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting

An Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting
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Why Trump's plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire

President Donald Trump is finding that redistricting his way to a GOP House majority in next year's midterms is a lot harder than it sounds

Why Trump's plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire
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Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

President Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so

Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session
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‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats
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Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting
Election

Former Democratic congressman launches comeback bid in new Salt Lake City district

Two Democrats are now running in a redrawn Utah congressional district with improved chances for their party

Former Democratic congressman launches comeback bid in new Salt Lake City district