First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
After a blitz of congressional redistricting ahead of the midterm elections, a national battle for partisan control is about to enter a new phase that could affect representation on everything from tax rates to social safety net programs, teacher salaries, housing regulations and local road repairs. Georgia's Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting for the 2028 elections. The agenda includes new voting districts not only for Congress, but...
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- First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
- Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
- A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
- Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
- Hegseth invokes immigration and invasion in D-Day speech in France
- Irans soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
- The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
- Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
- These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some dont really talk about it though
- Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
- Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
- Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwans president even though China has warned against it
- US attorney opens investigations into Californias elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
- Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
- Irans World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
- Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
- Cant afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says watch it on television
- Trumps deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
- Court cant stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
- Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
- Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
- Trumps troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trumps settlement fund
- Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
- Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign
- US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel in latest move to pressure islands leadership
- Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
- Californias slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesnt mean elections are rigged
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriends report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
- US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
- Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks
- Trump says Pulte wont be his nominee for director of national intelligence
- Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
- Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trumps renovation to repaint it American flag blue
- The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
- Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
- With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
- Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases
- Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
- Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now theyre rewriting the rules for all of academia
- President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
- Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats US House redistricting goal
- Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
- Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trumps settlement fund is dropped
- Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
- House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
- Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress
- Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judges immigration case conviction
- MAHA candidate beats Trumps choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
- Trump takes the lead for Americas 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
- Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
- Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows
- Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
- Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate presidents allies, Blanche says
- Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
- Jill Biden says shes sorry she didnt talk more about son Hunters drug addiction
- Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this years elections
- GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaskas primary and hes not happy about it
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
- Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
- US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
- Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
- Trumps financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
- Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trumps mail-in executive order
- Out of my lane. Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
- The show will go on: White House correspondents dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending
- Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
- Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
- Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
- Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
- New York sues over the Trump administrations deal to end an offshore wind project
- California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom
- A US soldier and a British soldier die during training in Iraq
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
- Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
- Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of murdering the show, report says
- Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
- US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
- More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
- Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
- Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence
- The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
- Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
- A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules
- Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowas state primary
- Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the anti-weaponization fund
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montanas state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakotas state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Californias state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jerseys state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexicos state primary
- Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
- Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Sun, 31 May 2026
- Platners wife calls news coverage of Senate hopefuls sexually explicit texts with women shameful
- As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
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