Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority
A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
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Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at Minneapolis town hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar was able to continue her town hall in Minneapolis after a man got up, charged her and sprayed her with something while she was speaking at a town hall.
New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse
The Trump administration sent Congress a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.
Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings
Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.
Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after ‘egregious schemes’ allegedly displaced workers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.
Dems see opening in key Senate race as bitter GOP infighting continues: ‘Last remaining strategy’
A Democratic operative in the Lone Star State said the choice of candidates in Texas’ critical U.S. Senate race is “very stark" amid GOP infighting
Federal judge threatening ICE director with contempt donated to group helping illegal immigrants
Judge Patrick Schiltz's donations to immigrant advocacy group revealed as Department of Justice faces setbacks in Minnesota federal court over ICE detention orders.
Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding
A federal government shutdown looms as the Senate battles over a DHS funding package, with a test vote scheduled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune for Thursday.
Boston police ignored 100% of ICE detainer requests in 2025, citing sanctuary law
Boston rejected every ICE detainer request last year, citing sanctuary laws, as the Trump administration files a lawsuit and critics raise public safety concerns.
New York, California projected to lose 6 House seats to red states after 2030, census analysis shows
Blue states like New York and California are projected to lose six congressional seats to Republican states by 2030. Texas and Florida are expected to gain eight.