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Virginia Republicans Blame Party Leadership After Narrow Redistricting Loss
Democrats outspent Republicans by roughly three-to-one margin, with Virginians for Fair Elections raising $64 million ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Cairo 3D Printer Housing Project Fails After $1.1M Investment, Cracked Walls and FBI Probe
The single duplex built with the industrial printer remains unfinished in the southern Illinois town that desperately needs housing.
Mother's Instagram Account Banned for Alleged Child Exploitation After 14 Years of Posts
Meta's AI moderation system flagged Ashley Kavcak's private account despite posts showing only family photos, sparking a wave of similar false bans affecting thousands of users.
Virginians Approve Democrat-Led Redistricting Effort in Statewide Referendum
The vote marks a shift in how Virginia draws its congressional and legislative maps, with supporters calling it more transparent and opponents raising concerns about political advantage.
Burchett Says He's Seen UFO Videos That Defy Any Reason
Tennessee Republican congressman renews call for government to release UFO files, describing objects that can hover for hours then shoot straight up.
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Violations
The Florida Democrat stepped down minutes before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend punishment for 25 violations, including allegations of misusing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds.
Democrats Demand FBI Director Kash Patel Complete Alcohol Screening Test
House Judiciary Democrats cite Atlantic report alleging excessive drinking and erratic schedule, calling it a national security concern.
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Charges of Fraud
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced an 11-count indictment alleging the civil rights organization paid informants in extremist groups while hiding payments from donors.
SPLC Faces Blowback From Hate Map Targets After DOJ Fraud Indictment
Groups labeled as hate groups by the SPLC are responding to the 11-count federal indictment, with some calling it vindication after years of being listed.
DOJ, EPA File Civil Complaint Against DC Water Over 240 Million Gallon Potomac River Sewage Spill
The Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line is being called the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history, prompting federal and state legal action.