Policy & Law

Dem Legal Groups Challenge Florida Congressional Map in High-Stakes Court Fight

Three lawsuits allege Gov. Ron DeSantis' newly signed 24-4 map violates the state constitution's ban on partisan gerrymandering, setting up a legal battle with implications for control of Congress.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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Cyber Attack Disrupts Hundreds of US Universities and Schools, Raising Calls for Federal Response

The hacking group ShinyHunters targeted the Canvas academic platform used by thousands of institutions, prompting Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer to urge DHS intervention.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Virginia Democrats Split on DOJ Investigation of Soros-Backed Prosecutor Over Plea Deals

The Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney has received more than $600,000 from George Soros-backed PACs amid scrutiny over repeat offender cases.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Marriage Naming Conventions Spark Cultural Debate Over Identity vs. Unity

The conversation around whether wives should take husbands' surnames reflects deeper tensions in how Americans view gender roles and marital partnership.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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DIGNIDAD Act Sparks Debate Over Administrative Capacity and Fraud Risks in Immigration Overhaul

The bipartisan bill could draw up to 10 million applicants, raising questions about whether U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can handle the surge without compromising integrity.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Redistricting Forces Two California Republican Incumbents Into Same Primary Race

Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, must face each other in June after Democratic-led redistricting combined their Southern California districts into one seat.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Kamala Harris Tells Donors DNC Should Release Its 2024 Campaign Autopsy Report

The former vice president's private remarks contrast with her lack of direct outreach to DNC Chairman Ken Martin, who has kept the postmortem under wraps despite promising transparency.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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NAACP Files Emergency Petition to Block Tennessee's New Redistricting Plan

The civil rights organization argues the GOP-drawn map violates the state constitution by dismantling the state's only majority-Black congressional district.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Illegal Trucker Cases Fuel GOP Push to Crack Down on CDL Mills as Dems Largely Silent

Pennsylvania Republicans are advancing legislation targeting foreign nationals who obtained commercial driver's licenses, while Democratic lawmakers have largely declined to comment.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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USPS Proposes Rule to Allow Handgun Shipments Through Mail System

The Trump administration rule would reverse a 1927 ban on mailing concealable firearms, drawing praise from the NRA and opposition from two dozen state attorneys general.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 4 min read