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Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle

Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling

Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling

By Joseph Ax May 1 (Reuters) - The Republican governors of Alabama and South Carolina indicated on Friday they will try to push through congressional maps more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections, the latest fallout from the U.S.

Tennessee and Alabama Take Steps to Redraw House Maps After Supreme Court Ruling

Tennessee and Alabama Take Steps to Redraw House Maps After Supreme Court Ruling

Following a Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee and Alabama are taking steps to redraw their congressional maps. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called a special session to potentially split the state's sole Democratic district, while Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is preparing for a special session to address the state's House map. The Supreme Court's decision has provided states with the opportunity to alter their maps, potentially increasing Republican representation. The ruling has sparked a scramble across southern states to adjust their congressional districts, with implications for minority representation.

ActBlue sues to block Texas attorney general's 'retribution' lawsuit

ActBlue sues to block Texas attorney general's 'retribution' lawsuit

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday in an effort to block the Republican from pursuing investigations and litigation against it as part of what the lawsuit calls an unlawful retribution campaign.

Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling

Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling

By Joseph Ax April 30 (Reuters) - Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Thursday suspended the state's May 16 congressional primary election just two days before early voting was set to begin, acting a day after the U.S.

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana’s top elected officials say the state’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

The 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

The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas

The pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas

The 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

US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has often been called the crown jewel of the U.S. civil rights movement. But under a U.S. Supreme Court led for two decades by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, experts said, that jewel has lost its luster.

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

The Voting Rights Act over its six decades became one of the most consequential laws in the nation’s history, preventing discrimination against minorities at the ballot box and helping to elect thousands of Black and Hispanic representatives at all levels of government

Alleged Assassination Attempt on President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Alleged Assassination Attempt on President Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner

New images have emerged of Cole Allen, the suspect in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The images reportedly show Allen armed in his hotel room shortly before the incident. This development comes amid a series of high-profile events, including a congressional hearing where Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the ongoing war with Iran, which has cost $25 billion. Additionally, severe storms have caused significant damage in Texas, and the Supreme Court has issued a ruling limiting the use of race in determining congressional districts.