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Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again

May 13, 2026

Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again

H.Res.50 aims to establish that states like Texas can constitutionally act to secure their borders if future administrations fail to enforce the law.

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries

May 12, 2026

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map, overturning a 2023 ruling that created a second Black-population-conscious district.

GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts

May 8, 2026

GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts

Alabama GOP legislators move to force a new congressional map through a special session, arguing a recent Supreme Court ruling changed redistricting law.

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

May 4, 2026

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

Rhode Island's SB 2710 targets semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns while leaving enforcement unclear, raising fears of forced confiscation.

Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision

May 1, 2026

Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision

T.W. Shannon disagreed with former President Obama on the Supreme Court's racial redistricting ruling, saying race should not be a deciding factor in drawing districts.

Media outrage over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision collides with reality

April 30, 2026

Media outrage over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision collides with reality

In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that race-based gerrymandering of congressional districts is not a compelling governmental interest.

Thomas leaves nothing left unsaid on racial gerrymandering decision: ‘Go further’

April 29, 2026

Thomas leaves nothing left unsaid on racial gerrymandering decision: ‘Go further’

Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Gorsuch, says the Voting Rights Act does not regulate redistricting, going beyond the court's 6-3 ruling Wednesday.

Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling

April 25, 2026

Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling

Mississippi's governor announces a special session to redraw district lines, saying the Supreme Court's ruling in a key case could change electoral maps.

Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical

April 22, 2026

Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical

James Carville and Al Hunt lament Virginia's redistricting vote result, saying Trump started the gerrymandering battle that led to this outcome.

DAVID MARCUS: Why Democrats' harebrained popular vote scheme might backfire

April 16, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Why Democrats' harebrained popular vote scheme might backfire

Democrats push to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote compact as Virginia becomes the 18th state to sign on to the agreement.