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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order

Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order

A federal judge has heard from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, The plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits that Trump’s order aimed at ensuring only citizens vote should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules

Jerome Powell breaks his silence with a warning on the Fed

Jerome Powell breaks his silence with a warning on the Fed

Every system that works well runs on something you never see. The power grid behind the drywall. The water you drink without testing it first. The umpire whose calls you only notice on the night you decide they were rigged. Trust is the quiet machinery under modern life, and it feels free right up ...

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California

The contours of one of this year’s premier U.S. Senate races are taking shape in Iowa

The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana’s state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana’s state primary

Montana voters will select nominees in Tuesday’s state primary to replace two prominent Republican incumbents: U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke

New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats are wading into the national redistricting wars — just don’t expect a victory before this year’s hotly contested midterm elections

Rubio says he's optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks, but status of negotiations is unclear

Rubio says he's optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks, but status of negotiations is unclear

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war looking increasingly in doubt

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year

Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Controversy

Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Controversy

President Trump has criticized the Supreme Court as it prepares to rule on his 2025 executive order aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The order seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and some temporary visa holders. The policy has faced multiple lawsuits, with cases consolidated into major challenges from Massachusetts, Maryland, and Washington. The Supreme Court has already held oral arguments, with a decision expected soon. Trump has expressed frustration with the court system, calling it 'rigged' and warning that his order could be struck down.

Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges

Trump faces new inflation warning from bond market, adding to midterm challenges

The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government, causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections

How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections

How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections

By Jan Wolfe May 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court this year already has given a boost to President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans in the nationwide battle over redrawing electoral maps.