Florida voters have filed a petition challenging Governor Ron DeSantis (R)’s attempt at mid-decade redistricting in the Sunshine State. A petition filed Thursday before the Florida Supreme Court argues that DeSantis does not have the authority to order the state Legislature to draw new maps. DeSantis issued a proclamation last month calling a spring special…
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that President Trump’s disapproval rating on the economy is at a new high since his first term. The poll released Thursday found that 36 percent of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, while 59 percent disapproved. This shows a slight increase in rejection compared to the previous……
The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) on Thursday condemned a rule proposed by the Trump administration to effectively repeal a Biden-era federal rule designed to make child care more affordable and accessible. In a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., DWC opposed the proposed rule amendment… Source link
Top Virginia Democrats indicated Thursday that the party has agreed to a new House map proposal that would give the party four pickup opportunities in November. “We promised to level the playing field, and today we are keeping our promise. Our maps are ready. Virginia is ready. We said it 10-1, and we meant it,”…
Democrats are walking a tough path as they navigate complex funding negotiations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and try to balance the message on immigration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Late Wednesday, Democratic leaders passed their demands for DHS reform to the GOP, demanding “ten guardrails” that Congress must implement amid negotiations….
FBI Director Kash Patel is being personally briefed about the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, officials said Thursday. Patel was already scheduled to travel to Arizona, where the 84-year-old woman was last seen in her home, although the trip was not related to the search,……
Senator Ron Wyden (Ore.), a senior Democrat on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to CIA Director John Ratcliffe expressing “deep concern” about the intelligence agency’s classified activities, but did not provide any details on the matter. Wyden sends Ratcliffe a public letter to alert Trump spy chief… Source link
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just announced that Chrysler is recalling several models with more than 450,000 vehicles sold. Source link
President Trump will speak Thursday morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, an event that brings together a bipartisan coalition of politicians and other American and international leaders. Trump’s comments come as the president hinted that his administration may take a “soft” stance on immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security… Source link
Eleven candidates are competing for the Democratic nod Thursday to replace New Jersey Gov. Mickey Sherrill (D) in Congress in a race largely defined by unusually high levels of spending. Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.), Essex County Commissioner Brandon Gill, former Lt. Gov. Taheesha Way (D) and Analilia Mejia, who served as a top aide…
