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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected an effort by Virginia Democrats to revive a voter-approved congressional map that party leaders hoped would boost Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections. The court issued a brief order without noted dissents, leaving intact a ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia …

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, an election denier who was convicted and sentenced for her role in a breach of her office’s election system. Polis cut Peters’ sentence from nine years to four years and four and a half …

The House Ethics Committee confirmed Thursday that it is investigating allegations involving Rep. Chuck Edwards, including claims that the North Carolina Republican may have fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment toward female staffers. In a public statement, the bipartisan panel said it is reviewing allegations that …

Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection in any of the three gerrymandered districts that now include Memphis after the Tennessee Legislature passed a new map last week, splitting up the region he served for more than 19 years. “Last week, Tennessee Republicans silenced the Black vote …

Donald Trump is expected to abandon a series of lawsuits against the federal government in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded compensation program benefiting allies who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The proposed settlement would establish a …

Dozens of Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma voted against legislation banning child marriage this week, nearly derailing a bill that ultimately made the state the 17th in the nation to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 without exceptions. Senate Bill 504 became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Kevin …

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a third effort to limit Donald Trump’s military authority in Iran, though growing Republican support for the measure underscored rising unease inside the GOP over the length and scope of the conflict. The Democratic-led War Powers Resolution failed in a 212-212 tie vote, …

Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday called a special legislative session to redraw South Carolina’s congressional districts, intensifying a politically explosive fight over election maps just 12 days before early voting is set to begin for the state’s primary elections. The special session, scheduled to begin Friday morning, comes after weeks …

The U.S. Senate approved a resolution Thursday that will prevent lawmakers in that chamber from receiving their paychecks during any government shutdowns that begin after this year’s midterm elections. The voice vote on the measure from Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy will not impact members in the House of Representatives …

A report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research says Black women experienced disproportionately severe job losses during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second administration, with researchers blaming federal layoffs, the dismantling of diversity initiatives and broader economic instability for the decline. The analysis found that Black women …

Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration is withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California and warned states nationwide they could face similar funding freezes if they do not intensify efforts to combat Medicaid fraud. Speaking at the White House in his role overseeing the administration’s …

The Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected a renewed effort to curb President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, marking the first major congressional test of Republican support for the war after the expiration of the War Powers Act’s 60-day limit on unauthorized military operations. The War Powers Resolution failed in …

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol next month for a special legislative session focused on redrawing the state’s political maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened key protections under the Voting Rights Act. The session, scheduled to begin June 17, …

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a significant victory after months of clashes with outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates and the central bank’s independence. The Senate approved Warsh in a 54-45 vote, with Sen. John …

Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two leaders prepare to discuss the Iran war, trade disputes, Taiwan and nuclear arms control during a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. Chinese officials staged a lavish welcome ceremony for Trump …