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Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Officials at the John F.

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats 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

Acting Labor Chief Keith Sonderling Considered for Permanent Role Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Acting Labor Chief Keith Sonderling Considered for Permanent Role Amid Cabinet Reshuffle

Keith Sonderling, the new acting Labor Secretary, is gaining support from the business community to assume the role permanently as President Trump searches for a replacement following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation. Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of misconduct, including travel fraud and an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Her departure complicates the White House's efforts to align with labor unions. Sonderling, who has a background in labor and employment law, is seen as a strong candidate due to his experience and support from employer-side attorneys. However, the upcoming midterm elections may influence the confirmation process.

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange, Ted Hesson and M.B. Pell WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign to deport immigrants could weigh on his Republican Party in November's midterm congressional elections, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

The US has a long history of gerrymandering legislative voting districts. Is it legal?

The US has a long history of gerrymandering legislative voting districts. Is it legal?

Gerrymandering is proliferating in states across the U.S. Republicans and Democrats alike have been redrawing voting districts for the U.S. House to try to give their party an advantage

Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case

Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds

The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

Gerrymandering is proliferating in states across the U.S. Republicans and Democrats alike have been redrawing voting districts for the U.S. House to try to give their party an advantage

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: Reuters/Ipsos poll

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held at the lowest of his term in recent days as many Americans questioned his temperament amid the Iran war and a feud with Pope Leo, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation

Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned before the House could sanction her in an ethics investigation

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting

Virginia voters will consider a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers on Tuesday that he was not under instructions from the White House to stop publicly bringing up vaccines or other controversial positions ahead of November's midterm elections.