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Voter Confusion And Headaches for Election Officials Follow Hasty GOP Push to Redraw US House Seats
The upheaval stems from a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, forcing multiple Southern states to reconsider congressional maps mid-primary season.
Nebraska Democrats Clash in US House Primary for State's Blue Dot District
Three Democratic candidates are competing Tuesday for the Omaha-area seat as central fight emerges over whether nominee John Cavanaugh's legislative departure could threaten Nebraska's split electoral vote system.
Jeffries Still Confident Democrats Will Take Back House After Virginia Redistricting Ruling
The Virginia Supreme Court's decision to uphold new congressional maps could shift several competitive seats in Republicans' favor heading into November.
Virginia State Senate Leader L. Louise Lucas Faces FBI Raid, Vows Not to Back Down
Federal authorities searched Lucas's office and a cannabis dispensary she co-owns as part of what appears to be an ongoing criminal justice investigation.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Strip Big Tech's Legal Immunity Shielding Social Media Companies
The effort targets Section 230, the 1996 law that has protected platforms from liability for user-generated content for three decades.
Tennessee Governor Signs New US House Map Splitting Majority-Black District
The new congressional map redraws district boundaries following court-ordered adjustments, altering representation for Memphis-area voters.
Tennessee Bill to Set New Election Deadlines for Redrawn Congressional Districts Advances Despite Concerns
The legislation would give candidates only one week to qualify if new district maps pass before Friday's deadline.
House Republican Introduces Bill That Includes Strict Limits on Iran War
The proposal from Rep. Tom Barrett, a Michigan Army veteran, would require Trump to wind down operations by July 30 while authorizing strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Gives Birth to Daughter, Marking Historic Milestone
The 28-year-old is the first person to give birth while serving as White House press secretary, and one of eight women in U.S. history to hold the position.
Platner, Collins Release First Ads Since Mills's Exit From Maine Senate Race
The dueling ads highlight contrasting visions as Platner positions himself against Trump administration policies while Collins emphasizes her constituent service record.