Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana’s new congressional map in blow to GOP
Louisiana redistricting map blocked by appeals court for diluting Black votes while Supreme Court considers broader case on race-conscious congressional district drawing.
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DOJ Won’t Appeal Judge’s Order on Concealed Carry Ban in Post Offices
A selection of pistols at a gun shop in Kittery, Maine, on Aug. 9, 2025. Charles Krupa/AP Photo The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week said it will dismiss its appeal in a case challenging the federal ban on the concealed carry of a firearm in U.S. Postal Service offices. In a letter issued
European Leaders Join Trump, Zelenskyy at White House
European leaders are joining President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a high-stakes White House meeting on Monday. The heads of state are trying to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in what is the war’s fourth year. Trump is pledging to get rid of mail-in ballots and electronic voting m…
Texas House Democrats return to Austin as GOP redistricting push resumes
The Texas House of Representatives gaveled in at noon Monday with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break that froze the Legislature for two weeks. Most of the House Democratic Caucus left the state earlier this month, denying the Republican majority the required attendance to conduct business. House rules require 100
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wardrobe choice for his high-stakes meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived to the White House for his high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump wearing more formal attire than his typical relaxed wardrobe.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy on ending Ukraine war at White House
1m ago Trump compliments Zelenskyy’s suit Zelenskyy, who was criticized by Vance and conservatives in February for not wearing a suit to the White House, is wearing a military-style suit for his meeting with Mr. Trump. A reporter who questioned him about his outfit in the last meeting complimented him this time around: “You
RFK Jr., Hegseth face off in impressive pullup, pushup Pentagon showdown
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth competed in a fitness challenge of 50 pullups and 100 pushups under five minutes.