The minority party is showing teeth in New York, Illinois and Virginia ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats are launching a redistricting counteroffensive across the country as they try to keep pace with the GOP’s aggressive gerrymandering ahead of next year’s midterms. Recent developments in Virginia, New York and Illinois mark an escalation among Democrats … Read more
An end to the Voting Rights Act would free up Southern states to dramatically overhaul their congressional map. Some Republicans across the south are preparing to redraw their congressional maps to boot Democrats out of office — if the Supreme Court issues a ruling on a case gutting the Voting Rights Act in time for … Read more
After Charlie Kirk’s killing, the organization continues to push its agenda in the Grand Canyon State. Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA into a powerhouse in Arizona. And a November election in Mesa may be the first test of the organization’s influence after his killing. Critics and allies alike agree that Turning Point has been … Read more
The Magic City is booming but unaffordable for many, and it has long struggled to shake off its scandal-laden reputation. MIAMI — The city set to host Donald Trump’s future presidential library is also home to the hottest election in Florida — a 13-way mayoral brawl that could test whether Democrats have any pulse left … Read more
The vote comes while the president is in Asia touting his trade agenda. The Senate once again rebuked President Donald Trump on tariffs, a vote that comes as the president is in Asia touting tariffs and notching progress on trade agreements. Senators on Tuesday voted 52-48 to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in order … Read more
Efforts to remap red states before the midterms are hitting roadblocks from state-level Republicans. A fiercely independent governor in New Hampshire, an octogenarian iconoclast in Nebraska and a Kansas Republican who bucked his party on transgender legislation have unwittingly formed a national bulwark against President Donald Trump’s aggressive redistricting push. Despite threats and force, Trump’s … Read more
Some Republicans appear increasingly convinced that enough centrist Democrats are getting ready to fold — potentially by early next week. Nearly one month into the government shutdown, the vibes might finally be shifting. A looming cliff of crucial deadlines, plus fresh outside pressure, is adding new urgency into bipartisan conversations that have been sputtering for … Read more
Once a northern separatist, the League leader is betting his legacy on uniting Italy. The leader of what was once Italy’s largest separatist party may end up being the politician who unites the boot from top to bottom. Hemorrhaging support and risking control of the far-right party that he heads, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini … Read more
The survey from the Public Policy Institute of California comes days before a special election for Democrats’ redistricting campaign in the state. SACRAMENTO, California — More than half of likely voters are planning to support California Democrats’ redistricting ballot measure next week, a new poll shows. The survey from the Public Policy Institute of California … Read more
The president made the statement begrudgingly after Speaker Mike Johnson said there was no path to a third term. President Donald Trump is seemingly conceding that he can’t run for another term after months of teasing that he might find a way to stay in office. Trump — speaking to reporters Wednesday on Air Force … Read more