The decision leaves in place a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that concluded the process leading up to a referendum approving a new congressional map was flawed.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:41:04 GMT
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to do away with anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state constitution had its first day in court Friday, as opposing attorneys pushed a Tallahassee judge to put a temporary hold on new congressional lines that created four additional GOP-leaning seats.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:17:43 GMT
Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., announced Friday that he won’t be running for re-election this fall after a redistricting push in Tennessee carved up his Memphis-based district.“This morning, I announced my decision not to run in any of the three gerrymandered congressional districts carved out of the 9th District that I have represented for more than 19 years,” Cohen said in a statement.“Last week Tennessee Republicans silenced the Black vote here in Memphis to make Republican victories like
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:20:44 GMT
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is leaving her role as head of the FDA division that regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, according to a Department of Health and Human Services official
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:47:54 GMT
The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.
Sat, 16 May 2026 01:41:43 GMT