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The Supreme Court Goes All In on Gerrymandering
“Only two decades ago, all nine Supreme Court justices agreed that extreme partisan gerrymandering could violate the Constitution, though they differed on what courts should do about it,” the New…
Hegseth Is Seriously Testing Trump’s ‘No Scalps’ Rule
The Atlantic: “So far, Trump continues to profess support. But he, too, is starting to tire of the scandals surrounding Hegseth and does not push back when others suggest Hegseth…
Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit
New York Times: “President Trump has shown all year that his second term would make it a priority to squeeze less powerful countries to benefit American companies. But late Thursday,…
Trump Takes to Campaigning for His Economic Agenda
“Donald Trump is going on the road next week as he tries to break through Americans’ gloom about the economy,” Bloomberg reports. “The president is heading Tuesday to Pennsylvania —…
How Well Can You Do?
So far, just 25% of weekly quiz takers have gotten every question right. Can you compete? Click here to test yourself. Save to Favorites
National Parks Now Prioritize Trump’s Birthday
“The Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday,” SFGate reports. “Now, visitors to…
Vanity Fair Parts Ways with Olivia Nuzzi
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi have agreed to part ways following new revelations and allegations about an affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him,…
Judge Approves Release of Epstein Grand Jury Docs
“A federal judge in Florida on Friday approved the release of grand jury documents from a nearly 20-year-old investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, beginning the process of making public another batch…
2026 House Overview
Just for members: The latest Inside Elections. This issue — the largest ever — includes a House overview with updated analysis in more than 120 seats around the country and…
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Birthright Citizenship
“The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would hear a landmark dispute over the constitutionality of President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship,” the New York Times reports. “The…
Indiana House Passes New Map
“Indiana’s mid-decade redistricting bill has cleared its first chamber, passing the House by a 57-41 vote,” the Indianapolis Star reports. “It’s a significant milestone for the new congressional map proposal,…
The Blue Wave T-Shirt
Just in time for the holidays — and for next year’s midterm elections — the Blue Wave T-Shirt is back. Save to Favorites
Trump’s Numbers Don’t Come Close to Adding Up
“President Trump has made increasingly sweeping claims about new investments flowing into the United States, citing figures as high as $21 trillion since taking office,” CBS News reports. “But a…
What Happens to Trump’s War Chest?
“A political group tied to President Trump is quietly spending millions to help Republicans in Utah in the 2028 election cycle, offering a window into how Mr. Trump could keep…
Dan Bongino Brushes Off Past Claims About Pipe Bomber
“FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino brushed off questions about his past claims that the FBI had covered up the identity of the person who placed pipe bombs outside of political…
Trump-Allied PACs Target Indiana Republicans
“A group of Trump-aligned super PACs will attempt to oust Indiana Republicans who have opposed redistricting,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
AI Chatbots More Effective at Swaying Voters Than Ads
MIT Technology Review: “A multi-university team of researchers has found that chatting with a politically biased AI model was more effective than political advertisements at nudging both Democrats and Republicans…
Pastor and Ex-Candidate Arrested for Soliciting a Child
James David Stockton III (D), a pastor who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House in 2024, was arrested on charges of contact minor with intent sex and arrange/go to meeting…
Johnson’s Speakership Is ‘Slipping Away’
“Speaker Mike Johnson is a political survivor, weathering crisis after crisis since his unlikely ascent two years ago,” CNN reports. “But now, the battered House leader is entering what could…
Vaccine Panel Scraps Recommendation for Hepatitis B
“A group of vaccine advisers to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday voted to remove the broad recommendation that all newborns in the U.S. receive a hepatitis…
