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Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Strip Big Tech's Legal Immunity Shielding Social Media Companies

The effort targets Section 230, the 1996 law that has protected platforms from liability for user-generated content for three decades.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Tennessee Governor Signs New US House Map Splitting Majority-Black District

The new congressional map redraws district boundaries following court-ordered adjustments, altering representation for Memphis-area voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Tennessee Bill to Set New Election Deadlines for Redrawn Congressional Districts Advances Despite Concerns

The legislation would give candidates only one week to qualify if new district maps pass before Friday's deadline.

By James Callahan · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republican Introduces Bill That Includes Strict Limits on Iran War

The proposal from Rep. Tom Barrett, a Michigan Army veteran, would require Trump to wind down operations by July 30 while authorizing strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Gives Birth to Daughter, Marking Historic Milestone

The 28-year-old is the first person to give birth while serving as White House press secretary, and one of eight women in U.S. history to hold the position.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Platner, Collins Release First Ads Since Mills's Exit From Maine Senate Race

The dueling ads highlight contrasting visions as Platner positions himself against Trump administration policies while Collins emphasizes her constituent service record.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Flood Protection Legislation Despite Deadly 2025 Disaster

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune investigation found over five dozen flood safety bills rejected by legislators over nearly six decades, even as the state leads the nation in structures located in flood-prone areas.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
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Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Age Caps in Congress as Lawmakers Face Scrutiny Over Demographics

The NPR/PBS News/Marist survey shows 83% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats favor maximum age limits, though neither proposal is under serious congressional consideration.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democratic House Candidate Ryan Busse Faces Questions Over Campaign Ad Filmed at Staffer's Home

The Montana candidate, who has campaigned on affordability for working people, owns a $1.6 million estate in Kalispell that was not shown in the advertisement.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman Under Fire as Gov. Shapiro Pushes Wild Card Senator to 'Get Back' to Being a Democrat

Pennsylvania's Democratic governor publicly urged the senator to honor his 2022 election mandate, saying Pennsylvanians voted for a Democrat and he should reflect that.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · 4 min read