May 11 GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials By John Hanna, Jack Brook, Associated Press Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials. Continue reading
May 09 The latest congressional redistricting changes and what to know By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The remaking of the U.S. political map accelerated this week in courts and legislatures. Here's a look at where things stand. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 6:41 Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan in blow to Democrats By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Virginia’s Supreme Court has struck down a voter-approved plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps to benefit Democrats. It was a major setback for Democrats, as both parties wage a war of mid-decade redistricting. David Wasserman of the Cook Political… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 11:56 Brooks and Marcus on Virginia's major shakeup in the national redistricting battle By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved congressional map and developments in the war with… Continue watching
May 08 Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists. Continue reading
May 08 Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas By Todd Richmond, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife. Continue reading
May 08 White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect seeks recusal of top DOJ officials By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press A man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case, creating a potential conflict… Continue reading
May 08 A state-by-state guide to the redistricting fight By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort. Continue reading
May 08 Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new U.S. House primary if courts allow different districts By Kim Chandler, Jack Brook, Jeffrey Collins, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Demonstrators outside the Alabama Statehouse on Friday shouted “fight for democracy” and “down with white supremacy.”… Continue reading
May 08 Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates its victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II. Continue reading