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PoliticsLouisiana Senate OKs new map for Congress, eyes GOP majority
Louisiana Senate passes new congressional map, SB121, aiming for five Republican districts and complying with a court ruling.
PoliticsPentagon frames Iran war cost for Trump's defense budget
Pentagon estimates Iran war costs for Trump's defense budget. Sen. Murray questions the numbers in Senate hearing Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
PoliticsSC Senate Republicans reject Trump redistricting, Massey leads
SC Senate Republicans reject Trump redistricting, Majority Leader Shane Massey leads defiance prioritizing state interests over national party directives.
PoliticsTrump dismisses US economy for Iran war focus
President Donald Trump prioritizes Iran war focus over US economy, telling reporters, "I don’t think about anybody" on May 12, 2026.
PoliticsStarmer vows to stay in office despite cabinet rebellion on May 12
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign after junior minister Miatta Fahnbulleh quits, vowing to lead his cabinet despite the May 12 rebellion.
PoliticsStarmer rejects resignation calls despite mounting party pressure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign despite growing pressure from backbenchers who demand he step down following recent political failures in London.
PoliticsTrump demands judicial loyalty after criticizing Gorsuch and Barrett
Donald Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, demanding total judicial loyalty following a tariff ruling.
PoliticsVirginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state map ruling
Virginia Democrats asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a state court ruling that voided their redistricting plan and erased a potential four-seat gain.
PoliticsTrump suspends federal gas tax to counter rising fuel costs
President Donald Trump suspends the federal gas tax to lower rising fuel costs for drivers as he battles economic pressure from global oil market turmoil.
PoliticsNunn secures $2M for Des Moines college amid calls to exit Iran
Republican Representative Zach Nunn secured $2 million in federal funding for the Des Moines Area Community College to boost local trades and industry jobs.
PoliticsParties redraw congressional maps mid-decade to lock in House seats
Texas Republicans are leading a nationwide effort to redraw congressional district maps mid-decade to secure more House seats before the next census.
PoliticsAOC pushes Democratic platform toward populist anti-wealth rhetoric
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urges the Democratic Party to adopt aggressive anti-wealth rhetoric to mobilize voters, risking alienation of its donor base.