Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Court blocks Texas from using Trump and GOP-favored House maps for 2026 midterms
The decision comes after a push from President Trump to revise Texas voters' district maps spurred other states to pursue mid-decade redistricting.
In blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map
A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map — which made five districts in the state more favorable to Republicans — saying the plan appeared to be an illegal race-based gerrymander.

What 2025 elections tell us about 2026 midterms

Here are four factors to consider as the 2026 midterm elections unfold. President Donald Trump and Republicans won a comfortable 2024 election by promising to curb inflation and the rising costs of goods and services, including groceries, gas and housing.
Sunny Hostin Agrees With Michelle Obama That the US Isn't Ready for a Female President: 'Not in My Lifetime' | Video
'The View' host rejects Michelle Obama's claim that country not ready for female president
"The View" hosts clashed over Michelle Obama's claim that America isn't ready for a female president, as Alyssa Farah Griffin argued Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris were "flawed."
Alyssa Farah Griffin rejects Michelle Obama's claim US isn't ready for female president on 'The View'

Sen. Hagerty rolls out bill to bar foreigners from funding US elections

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and seven other Republican senators have rolled out legislation intended to plug loopholes exploited by foreign donors to funnel cash into projects impacting US

House reprimands Democrat Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García, accused of subverting election

The House on Tuesday took the rare step of publicly reprimanding one of its own members - retiring Democratic Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García - for what some of his colleagues have described as an attempt to subvert the election of his successor in Congress.

“My priority is to keep South Dakota strong safe and free,” Governor Larry Rhoden on re-election bid

Rhoden sat down with KOTA Territory News hours after making his announcement. Asked about his top priorities, Governor Rhoden replied, “Well I’ve said it many times, my priority is to keep South Dakota strong, safe and free. And that’s more than, you know, that’s more than just a soundbite. I really believe that in my heart of hearts,”
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Hard Numbers: India’s Modi has excellent election day, US agrees to cut Swiss tariffs, 12-year manhunt for Assad ally ends, & More

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition is headed for a landslide win in Bihar, securing over 200 of 243 seats in a key test of the leader’s popularity ahead of major state and national elections.

US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case

A US federal judge says "investigative missteps" and "government misconduct" may have tainted the Trump administration's criminal case against former FBI director James Comey. In a 24-page opinion, Judge William Fitzpatrick ordered justice department lawyers to release grand jury materials,

JD Vance voted in Cincinnati election where half brother lost mayoral bid

Vice President JD Vance voted in Cincinnati’s election in which his half brother lost his bid for mayor, voter records show. Vance didn’t come into town to cast his vote in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood where he's registered. He voted via an absentee ballot, according to the voter registration list from the Board of Elections.