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California Map Leaves Candidates in Limbo
National Journal: The California legislature passed new Democratic-drawn congressional maps Thursday, sending the new district lines to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. But unlike a similar redistricting push passed by the…
California Voters Will Decide Redistricting
“Ratcheting up the pressure in the escalating national fight over control of Congress, the California Legislature on Thursday approved a November special election to ask voters in November to redraw…
Lloyd Doggett Won’t Run for Re-Election
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) announced he would not seek reelection in 2026 if Texas Republicans go ahead with mid-decade redistricting as planned, Punchbowl News reports. Doggett’s decision avoids a potentially…
Justices Allow Cuts to Health Research Funding
The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the…
Minnesota DFL Revokes Endorsement for Mayor
“The Minnesota DFL will revoke the local party’s endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayor’s race,” the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. “Fateh, a democratic socialist challenging Mayor…
Michigan Dems Penalize Lawmakers Who Back Duggan
“The Michigan Democratic Party is cutting off access to its main voter data program for Democrats who endorse Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s independent campaign for governor,” the Detroit News reports….
Secret Gay Sex Scandal Explodes in GOP
“A secret gay sex scandal has rocked the Republican Party as married men and a sitting member of Congress have been accused of sleeping with male escorts — even as…
Judge Says Alina Habba Cannot Serve as U.S. Attorney
“A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s use of a loophole to keep Alina Habba in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor,” Politico reports. Save to Favorites
U.S. Reviewing 55 Million Visas for Deportable Violations
“The State Department said Thursday that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules,”…
Trump Says Missouri Will Redistrict Too
President Trump signaled on Truth Social that Missouri Republicans are moving ahead with a mid-cycle redistricting. Said Trump: “The Great State of Missouri is now IN. I’m not surprised. I…
Redistricting Push Tests Trump’s Strength
“Donald Trump has strong-arming Congress down to a science. Now his redistricting gambit is putting his methods through a stress test,” Politico reports. “It’s a strategy of intensifying levels of…
Trump Declares ‘Total Victory’ Over Letitia James
President Trump quickly claimed “total victory” over the case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James after a New York appeals court dismissed a $500 million civil business fraud fine….
Trump Seeks to Punish Those Who Burn the American Flag
“President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would direct the Justice Department to try to bring charges against people who burn the American flag,”…
Kamala Harris to Kick Off Book Tour
Former vice president Kamala Harris is set to embark on a 15-city book tour to promote her new memoir, 107 Days, her first series of planned public appearances around the…
Trump to Patrol D.C. Streets with National Guard
President Trump said he plans to go out on patrol with the Metropolitan Police Department and National Guard troops around Washington, D.C., on Thursday night amid a federal crackdown on…
Trump Softens Enforcement of Gun Laws in D.C.
“Washington DC’s top federal prosecutor says that her office will pursue the toughest criminal charges for arrests made in the Trump administration’s purported crime crackdown, even as the office softens…
House Panel May Subpoena Kamala Harris
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said that testimony from former Vice President Kamala Harris would be “helpful” in his panel’s probe of former President Biden’s…
Ed Martin Stalks Letitia James
CNN obtained video of Trump Department of Justice official Ed Martin posing for photos outside of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ house in New York City. Save to Favorites
Quote of the Day
“We’re fighting fire with fire, and we’re gonna punch these sons of bitches in the mouth.” — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), on The Siren Podcast. Save to Favorites
Appeals Court Throws Out $500M Penalty Against Trump
“An appeals court on Thursday threw out a more than $500 million judgment against President Trump and his business empire in a sharply splintered ruling that paves the way for…
