Trump: California mail-in ballot policy under ‘legal and criminal’ review

The president argued the state’s redistricting push is a “giant scam” shutting out Republicans. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said California’s redistricting attempts are not only unconstitutional but also part of a statewide process that is “rigged” against Republicans — and that those procedures were under review. While the president indicated that California’s processes were … Read more

The White House’s Plan A is winning its Supreme Court tariff case. It also has a Plan B.

Aides have spent weeks strategizing how to reconstitute the president’s global tariff regime if the court rules that he exceeded his authority. The White House is exuding confidence heading into Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing that the justices will uphold President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff powers. But just in case, aides have a plan B. Aides … Read more

Wes Moore launches Maryland redistricting commission after top state Dem stymies effort

“We will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” Moore said. Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is pushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps, announcing on Tuesday the creation of a commission that will propose new lines ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore’s announcement that he’s creating the Governor’s … Read more

Steyer says his ads helped ‘push Prop 50 over the finish line.’ The campaign begs to differ.

The Proposition 50 campaign tested 13 ads to rate their effectiveness — and Steyer’s two ads ranked at the very bottom. Tom Steyer isn’t waiting for the polls to close to take some credit for Proposition 50’s likely passage. A spokesperson for the billionaire investor — and possible contender for governor — sent out a … Read more

Obamacare subsidy extension will need 60 votes, Thune says

Democrats have floated whether the Senate could hold a simple-majority vote instead. Any possible extension of soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies will need to get 60 votes, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday as rank-and-file lawmakers close in on a deal that could reopen the government and pave the way for additional heath … Read more