Policy & Law

Thousands Rally in Birthplace of Civil Rights Movement to Defend Black Political Representation

The rally in Montgomery, Alabama comes as a recent Supreme Court ruling clears the way for states to redraw congressional districts that had boosted Black voting power.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Spent $40 Million Through Dark-Money Group in Failed Virginia Redistricting Bid

The effort to flip four congressional seats collapsed after the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the redistricting referendum over a constitutional procedural violation.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Lone Star Tick Capable of Causing Meat Allergy and Rare Virus Spreading to More States, CDC Data Shows

The tick has been confirmed in more than 30 states after primarily residing in the South, with health officials warning of rising emergency department visits related to bites.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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FBI Pushes Back on Report of Director Kash Patel's Hawaii 'VIP Snorkel' Excursion

Agency says Pearl Harbor trip was a military-hosted historical tour honoring USS Arizona heroes, calling AP coverage inaccurate.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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POLITICO Poll Shows Israel Issue Splitting Republicans along MAGA Lines

The survey finds 49% of self-identified MAGA Trump voters back Netanyahu's government, compared with just 29% of non-MAGA Republican voters.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bill Cassidy Fights for Political Survival in Louisiana Senate Primary Against Trump-Backed Rivals

The incumbent senator trails two challengers in polling ahead of Saturday's primary, with his 2021 impeachment vote against President Trump remaining the central issue in the race.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Harris Labeled 'Institutional Arsonist' for Plan to Fundamentally Transform SCOTUS and Electoral College

Former Vice President called on Democrats to consider court expansion and eliminating the Electoral College after redistricting setbacks.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Virginia's Spanberger Fumes After Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate New Map

The governor called the decision 'an attack on our democracy' and shared an ActBlue fundraising link for Democratic congressional campaigns.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Long Island Rail Road Service Suspended as Workers Strike for First Time in Nearly 40 Years

The walkout affects roughly 300,000 daily commuters after negotiations between the MTA and five LIRR unions collapse over a wage dispute centered on a 5% raise request.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Harris 'No Bad Ideas' Brainstorm Draws Conservative Criticism, Sparks Constitutional Debate

Former Vice President's suggestion for radical structural changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College and statehood draws sharp pushback from legal scholars.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 4 min read