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Missouri Senate Approves Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan Amidst Immediate Referendum, Legal Challenges

Missouri Senate Approves Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan Amidst Immediate Referendum, Legal Challenges

Missouri Senate Approves Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan Amidst Immediate Referendum, Legal Challenges JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate on Friday gave final legislative approval to a controversial redistricting plan, a move backed by former President Donald Trump, that could significantly aid Republicans in securing an additional U.S. House seat in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who has indicated he will sign it into law swiftly. However, the legislative victory was immediately…

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Iowa’s 2026 Senate Race Explodes as Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Retirement, Rep. Ashley Hinson Declares Candidacy

Iowa’s 2026 Senate Race Explodes as Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Retirement, Rep. Ashley Hinson Declares Candidacy

Iowa’s 2026 Senate Race Explodes as Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Retirement, Rep. Ashley Hinson Declares Candidacy DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Tuesday confirmed she will not seek re-election in 2026, dramatically reshaping the state’s political landscape and setting the stage for a high-stakes open Senate contest. Her announcement was swiftly followed by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) declaring her intent to run for the now-vacant Republican nomination. Ernst’s decision, confirmed in a video post after months…

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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Leads New Wave of Democratic Congressional Candidates in Pennsylvania for 2026 Midterms

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Leads New Wave of Democratic Congressional Candidates in Pennsylvania for 2026 Midterms

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Leads New Wave of Democratic Congressional Candidates in Pennsylvania for 2026 Midterms HARRISBURG, Pa. — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti has officially announced her bid for Congress in Pennsylvania, injecting significant energy into the Democratic Party’s strategic efforts to retake the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections. Her declaration this week underscores a growing roster of competitive Democratic candidates emerging in a state widely regarded as pivotal for the party’s path to a majority. Cognetti, known…

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Breaking: Missouri Governor Calls Emergency Session to Redraw Congressional Maps for Partisan Gain

Breaking: Missouri Governor Calls Emergency Session to Redraw Congressional Maps for Partisan Gain

Breaking: Missouri Governor Calls Emergency Session to Redraw Congressional Maps for Partisan Gain Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has swiftly called a special legislative session, set to commence on September 3rd, with the explicit goal of redrawing the state’s U.S. House districts. This aggressive move is designed to secure a partisan advantage for Republicans in the upcoming 2026 congressional elections. The announcement, made on Friday, follows similar redistricting efforts in other states, notably Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott recently signed a…

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Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms A heated debate is unfolding in the Texas State Capitol as lawmakers consider new Republican-proposed congressional maps, a mid-decade redistricting effort that has ignited a national political battle. Experts and Democrats are raising urgent concerns that the proposed boundaries, designed to potentially secure five additional GOP seats, could significantly dilute the voices of diverse Texan communities and undermine fair representation. The controversial maps are accused of gerrymandering, lumping…

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Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition

Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition

Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition The Republican-controlled Texas House is moving swiftly today, August 20, 2025, to advance a contentious new congressional map designed to secure up to five additional U.S. House seats for the GOP. This unusual mid-decade redistricting effort comes under direct pressure from President Donald Trump, aiming to bolster the Republican Party’s slim majority in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have vehemently opposed the plan, characterizing it as an…

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Gallego Ignites Iowa Town Hall Against Trump Tax Bill, Signaling Democratic Pushback

Gallego Ignites Iowa Town Hall Against Trump Tax Bill, Signaling Democratic Pushback

Gallego Ignites Iowa Town Hall Against Trump Tax Bill, Signaling Democratic Pushback Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) drew hundreds of enthusiastic supporters to a town hall meeting in Davenport, Iowa, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, delivering a potent critique of President Donald Trump’s recently enacted tax bill. Gallego assailed the Republican-backed legislation, warning it would make “America poorer and sicker,” and signaling a renewed, energized offensive from Democrats. The event, held in Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ competitive 1st Congressional District, showcased a…

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Redistricting Wars Escalate Nationwide as States Scramble for 2026 Election Advantage

Redistricting Wars Escalate Nationwide as States Scramble for 2026 Election Advantage

Redistricting Wars Escalate Nationwide as States Scramble for 2026 Election Advantage The battle for control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections is intensifying across the nation, driven by aggressive and often controversial redistricting efforts. Both Republican and Democratic parties are actively redrawing congressional maps, frequently mid-decade, sparking legal challenges and political confrontations. Texas is at the forefront of this political upheaval, with a GOP-led special legislative session underway to enact a new map designed to add five…

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Senate Control in Focus: Tillis Exit and Lara Trump Buzz Reshape 2026 Midterm Landscape

Senate Control in Focus: Tillis Exit and Lara Trump Buzz Reshape 2026 Midterm Landscape

Senate Control in Focus: Tillis Exit and Lara Trump Buzz Reshape 2026 Midterm Landscape The battle for Senate control in the 2026 midterm elections has intensified following GOP Senator Thom Tillis’s unexpected retirement announcement. His decision has not only thrown North Carolina’s Senate race wide open but significantly altered the path to a Senate majority, with Democrats needing to net four seats. North Carolina is now a central focus. Former President Donald Trump has publicly backed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump,…

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Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle

Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle

Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle President Trump’s recently passed colossal tax-and-spending bill is already stirring intense political debate, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The legislation, which Trump hails as the ‘One Big Beautiful Deal’ promising an ‘economic renaissance,’ has drawn fierce opposition from Democrats, particularly over its projected nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vehemently condemned the bill in an hours-long speech,…

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