Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
Read full article: Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a winThe Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.
Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
Read full article: Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UKPartial results from local elections in England show significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and gains for Reform UK.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts
Read full article: Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districtsAlabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new U.S. House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year’s elections.
Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race
Read full article: Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's raceA major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race
Read full article: Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate raceRepublican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had a condition called an essential tremor.
Local doctor explains safety of abortion pill at center of recent Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Local doctor explains safety of abortion pill at center of recent Supreme Court rulingLocal OB-GYN Dr. Chandra Adams joined us on The Morning Show to explain the safety of Mifepristone and the narrowing options available for women.
“Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faith
Read full article: “Goonism” is on the rise in Kenya, where a Christian leader is accused of betraying his faithKenya's political word of the moment is “goonism," used to describe gang-related political violence.
British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership
Read full article: British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadershipBritish voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County, judge rules
Read full article: Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County, judge rulesThe federal government doesn't have to return the 2020 election ballots from Georgia’s Fulton County that were seized by the FBI from a warehouse near Atlanta.
California governor candidates clash on taxes, Trump and healthcare in lively debate
Read full article: California governor candidates clash on taxes, Trump and healthcare in lively debateThe leading candidates for California governor are trying to stand out from the crowded field as mail voting is underway.
The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
Read full article: The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end warA U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said.
Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
Read full article: Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protestsRepublicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts.
The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor
Read full article: The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governorThe primary election in Ohio has set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s former health director as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands.
Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
Read full article: Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton CountyThe Justice Department is seeking the names of every person who worked in the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold Donald Trump has accused of widespread voter fraud he falsely says cost him victory against Joe Biden in the state that year.
Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
Read full article: Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence voteRomania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.
Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election
Read full article: Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special electionPresident Donald Trump is having some success in his latest attempt to politically punish Republicans who stand in his way.
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Read full article: Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midtermsDemocrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?
Read full article: Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?Republicans have gained an advantage in a national congressional redistricting battle among states ahead of the midterm elections.
Could Supreme Court decision on redistricting affect Jacksonville’s city elections?
Read full article: Could Supreme Court decision on redistricting affect Jacksonville’s city elections?After the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, City Councilmember Rory Diamond is eager to see Jacksonville wade into the redistricting waters. But the current supervisor of elections argues there's really no need.
Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Read full article: Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson saysFormer New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's state primariesCandidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state SenateVoters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election
Read full article: Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state electionIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party has wrested control of the opposition stronghold of West Bengal in a key state election.
Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracy
Read full article: Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracyThe U.S. Supreme Court has escalated a nationwide redistricting war by removing one of the few remaining limits on partisan gerrymandering.
Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Southern state Republicans look to capitalize on Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights ActLawmakers in several southern states are meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor
Read full article: The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governorDemocrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party’s primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
Read full article: Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnellPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Read full article: Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights ActA Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle.
Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats
Read full article: Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seatsThe redrawn congressional district lines that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law are intended to help Republicans pick up as many as four U.S. House seats in November — a scenario that would cost some Democrats their seats.
Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
Read full article: Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentenceBrazil’s Congress has voted to override a presidential veto and reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
Read full article: Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas
Read full article: The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in KansasThe pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the U.S. has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas.
Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling
Read full article: Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of the Supreme Court's rulingLouisiana’s congressional primaries are not going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign funds
Read full article: Maine Gov. Mills drops Democratic US Senate bid against Platner, lamenting a lack of campaign fundsDemocratic Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner says he hopes to work with Gov. Janet Mills to turn Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ seat “blue again” now that Mills has dropped out of their primary.
The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit
Read full article: The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hitBlack members of Congress are bracing for a crippling shake-up of their ranks after a Supreme Court ruling gutted a key section of the Voting Rights Act that had protected minority communities in political redistricting and helped boost their representation.
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some statesSeveral states already are taking steps to respond to a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana.
Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is whenThe U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has handed Republicans their biggest victory yet in the battle to control the House of Representatives and statehouses across the country.
Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?
Read full article: Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?Maine Gov. Janet Mills has decades of experience in public office and the backing of the party establishment as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
Read full article: California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go outEight candidates running to become governor of California have lobbed heated criticism at each other in a chaotic televised debate.
Take a look: How the proposal from Gov. DeSantis would change Florida’s congressional district map
Read full article: Take a look: How the proposal from Gov. DeSantis would change Florida’s congressional district mapFlorida lawmakers are now back in Tallahassee for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s U.S. House district lines.
Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
Read full article: Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressureU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Read full article: Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlightRon DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida.
Man gets month in jail for Pennsylvania voter registration quotas in 2024 presidential race
Read full article: Man gets month in jail for Pennsylvania voter registration quotas in 2024 presidential raceA man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts.
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
Read full article: Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring DemocratsVirginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.
Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a success
Read full article: Palestinian authorities call local elections in a Gaza community and the West Bank a successPalestinian authorities say local elections in Gaza and the West Bank are a success and mark a step toward a long-delayed presidential election.
With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Read full article: With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loomIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon.
Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Read full article: Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming electionsTwo Israeli political heavyweights say they will join forces in upcoming elections in an effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
Read full article: Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaignOhio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'
Read full article: Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild Hungary’s 'national side'Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament after a landslide election loss.
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Read full article: Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal VirginiaPresident Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.
Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Read full article: Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of GazaPalestinians have voted in local elections, the first in two decades in Gaza and the first in the Israeli occupied West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza.
California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security
Read full article: California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election securityA proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Read full article: FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directiveThe Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression.
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Read full article: Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midtermsJosh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year.
Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purge
Read full article: Voting begins in India's West Bengal state after a national voter list purgeVoting in one of India’s most closely watched state elections has begun after a national voter roll revision removed millions of names and raised concerns over disenfranchisement.
Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections
Read full article: Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own electionsThree congressional candidates are accused of betting on their own elections through the prediction market Kalshi.
Justice Department reaches $1.25M settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe
Read full article: Justice Department reaches $1.25M settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probeAn aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation has reached a settlement with the federal government.
Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition
Read full article: Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competitionDemocrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms.
Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch
Read full article: Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunchRhode Island has moved its primary elections to Wednesday, Sept. 9, to avoid conflict with Labor Day.
EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlock
Read full article: EU close to approving a $106B loan for Ukraine after months of deadlockThe European Union is close to approving a 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs for the next two years.
Pierce County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Pierce County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Read full article: Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland SecuritySenate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.
Ware County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Ware County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Charlton County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Charlton County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Brantley County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Brantley County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Glynn County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Glynn County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Camden County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Camden County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Georgia 2026 voter’s guide: Democratic Party ballot questions
Read full article: Georgia 2026 voter’s guide: Democratic Party ballot questionsWhen Georgia voters go to the polls on May 19 for the state’s primary, voters choosing a Democratic primary ballot will see two questions in addition to the various offices up for election.
Georgia 2026 voter’s guide: Republican Party ballot questions
Read full article: Georgia 2026 voter’s guide: Republican Party ballot questionsWhen Georgia voters go to the polls on May 19 for the state’s primary, voters choosing a Republican primary ballot will see eight questions in addition to the various offices up for election.
Georgia voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?
Read full article: Georgia voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.
Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward Israel
Read full article: Mideast crises divide Europe as it grapples with rising fuel costs and policy toward IsraelEurope's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to address multiple crises, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic instability due to the conflict in Iran.
Politics & Power: Supreme Court’s high-stakes term could reshape presidential power, immigration, voting rights
Read full article: Politics & Power: Supreme Court’s high-stakes term could reshape presidential power, immigration, voting rightsThe Supreme Court’s term is packed — birthright citizenship, presidential removals, voting rules, transgender sports and more. Constitutional law expert Rod Sullivan joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s episode of Politics & Power to discuss what’s at stake and why it matters to you.
Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Read full article: Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in CongressVirginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
Read full article: New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before electionNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he survived a vote on his leadership among his own party’s lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted.
US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records
Read full article: US Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election recordsThe U.S. Justice Department has demanded hundreds of thousands of ballots and related records from the Detroit area from the 2024 election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistrictingVirginia voters are considering a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Read full article: With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam WashingtonEight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain.
Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change
Read full article: Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for changeBulgaria's center-left coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev has won the parliamentary election, according to the central electoral commission.
Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
Read full article: Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resignBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges he made a mistake appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington.
