Month: April 2026
April 22, 2026
Politics
Virginia court pauses implementation of Democrat-drawn congressional map
A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections. A Virginia court...
April 22, 2026
Congress
Vote-a-Rama starts tonight
The Senate will kick off a marathon amendment voting session Wednesday night as Republicans aim to adopt a budget blueprint for immigration enforcement funding. The chamber is expected to...
April 22, 2026
Congress
New Jersey’s most vulnerable GOP incumbent is MIA
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s team said the absence is due to unspecified health issues.
April 22, 2026
Politics
6 leading California gubernatorial candidates to face off in first major debate
The California governor's race has gone through a dramatic change since the last time candidates took the stage. The California governor's race has gone through a dramatic change since...
April 22, 2026
Congress
Hakeem Jeffries finally gets a signature win
Allies say the House Democratic leader’s redistricting counteroffensive showed he’s worthy of stepping into Nancy Pelosi’s shoes.
April 22, 2026
Congress
Senate eyes AI expansion for congressional business
The Senate’s top cybersecurity official is requesting a $2.8 million funding boost to support AI expansion.
April 22, 2026
Politics
Whoopi Goldberg urges ‘everybody stop with the redistricting’ after landmark Virginia vote
The ballot measure in Virginia could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage in the state's congressional delegation ahead of midterms. The ballot measure in Virginia could give Democrats a 10-1...
April 22, 2026
Health Care
Trump upended health care. Lobbyists are raking it in.
New disclosures show health industry firms and trade groups are spending more than ever to influence Washington. New disclosures show health industry firms and trade groups are spending more...
April 22, 2026
Politics
Scott Bessent tells lawmakers when he expects gas prices to come down — and how low they could go
The average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.02 on Wednesday. The average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.02 on Wednesday.
April 22, 2026
Politics
Trump replacing Navy secretary in major shakeup as Strait of Hormuz blockade rages
President Trump is replacing his Secretary of the Navy as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues in the Persian Gulf. President Trump is replacing his Secretary of...