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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat

Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races

Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races

Early in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votes

South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat

Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

Federal judges have temporarily blocked Alabama’s plan to use new congressional districts that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections

Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

Trump's redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

By Joseph Ax May 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to draw electoral maps more favorable to his party ahead of November's midterm elections suffered twin setbacks on Tuesday, when efforts in South Carolina and Alabama to reshape U.S.

Court blocks Alabama from erasing majority-Black US House district

Court blocks Alabama from erasing majority-Black US House district

By Joseph Ax May 26 (Reuters) - A panel of three U.S. judges blocked Alabama on Tuesday from using an electoral map that would eliminate one of the state's two majority-Black U.S.

Federal Court Blocks Alabama's GOP-Backed Redistricting Map, Citing Racial Discrimination

Federal Court Blocks Alabama's GOP-Backed Redistricting Map, Citing Racial Discrimination

A federal court in Alabama has issued a preliminary injunction against the state's Republican-led redistricting plan, which was intended to be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The court found that the plan, which included only one majority-Black district, was racially discriminatory and violated the 14th Amendment. The decision mandates the use of a court-drawn map with two majority-Black districts, previously used in the 2024 elections. Alabama officials, including Governor Kay Ivey, have announced plans to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling is part of a broader legal battle over redistricting efforts in several states, following a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a “top-down” campaign of retribution against President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed

Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in Texas

Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in Texas

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Even the elections are bigger in Texas. Voters will choose their nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a race that could help decide control of the chamber and may become one of the most expensive in history.

Louisiana House Committee Advances Redistricting Amid Political Tensions

Louisiana House Committee Advances Redistricting Amid Political Tensions

The Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee recently held a hearing in Baton Rouge to discuss redistricting efforts following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the Voting Rights Act. This decision has prompted Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts to potentially secure a stronger hold in the upcoming midterm elections. In Louisiana, the state legislature is considering two options for new congressional maps, which could reshape the current districts and improve Republican chances of winning. The redistricting process is part of a broader national effort by Republicans to maintain their narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The hearing in Baton Rouge is part of a series of legislative actions across several states, including South Carolina and Alabama, where similar redistricting efforts are underway.

Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't

Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't

Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House

FCC to Include Shark Attack Alerts in Emergency Notification System Under New Law

FCC to Include Shark Attack Alerts in Emergency Notification System Under New Law

A new bill, known as Lulu’s Law, has been approved by the House and is now awaiting President Trump’s signature. This legislation will allow state and local authorities to use the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) emergency notification system to send alerts about shark attacks. The bill was inspired by an incident involving Lulu Gribbin, a child from Alabama who was bitten by a shark. The law aims to enhance public safety by providing timely alerts about unsafe water conditions, similar to how severe weather alerts are currently issued. Lulu and her family were present at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the bill's passage.