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Southern States' New Maps Upend Elections for Candidates, Voters
Supreme Court decision in April paved way for Louisiana and Alabama to adopt Republican-friendly congressional districts weeks before November contests.
Walz Administration Ignored Fraud Warnings as Billions Vanished, House Oversight Report Alleges
The Republican-led committee estimates $300 million in stolen COVID-era nutrition funds and up to $9 billion in potentially fraudulent Medicaid billing.
Former Sen. Bob Packwood, Oregon Republican Forced to Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Dies at 93
The three-term senator resigned in 1995 after an Ethics Committee vote to expel him, with more than 10,000 pages of documents detailing allegations from 19 women.
Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Halt UFC Event on White House South Lawn Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Two Virginia residents argue the June 14 mixed martial arts event is a commercial spectacle, not a national celebration, and exceeds executive authority.
Maine Democrats Pick Senate Nominee Tuesday as California Primary Results Continue to Be Counted
Graham Platner faces questions about past controversies while competing against incumbent Republican Susan Collins; California's top-two system leaves several key races undecided.
Kosovo Holds Early Parliamentary Election, Kurti's Party Leads with 43% of Vote
The outcome marks Kosovo's third election in less than 18 months as political deadlock over the presidency continues to grip the Balkan nation.
Bodnar, Osborn Make the Case for Independent Senate Candidates in Solid Red States
Two candidates running without major party affiliation argue they represent a growing bloc of voters frustrated with partisan gridlock.
House Republican Criticizes Hegseth ‘Inappropriate’ D-Day Remarks
Rep. Michael McCaul, son of a D-Day veteran himself, said the Defense Secretary’s immigration comments during Normandy ceremony were out of place.
Georgia Sets Special Session as Redistricting Battle Shifts From Congress to Statehouses
The June 17 session marks the first state redistricting attempt since a Supreme Court ruling weakened minority voting protections, with Mississippi and New York potentially following.
Who Will Face Karen Bass? LA Voters Still Waiting to Find Out
The incumbent mayor advanced from the primary but faces an uncertain runoff against either a Republican reality TV star or a Democratic socialist councilwoman.