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Federal judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024
A federal judge ordered a Virginia county school board to replace Confederate military names it restored in 2024, ruling the decision violated Black students’ constitutional rights to equal protection and nondiscriminatory education.
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
Democrats are targeting competitive Senate races in traditionally Republican states like Mississippi, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, challenging the political map at the midpoint of Trump’s second presidency.
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review. Here’s what to know
New Mexico’s attorney general hailed a state court ruling ordering Meta to pay $567 million and implement child safety measures, hoping it spurs broader Big Tech accountability nationwide.
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign following a House Ethics Committee recommendation that he be censured for unprofessional conduct toward female aides.
Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
A labor union representing IRS workers asked a federal judge to block a tax audit immunity deal granted to President Trump, arguing it forces civil servants to choose between political orders and the law.
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, D.C., moved to dismiss vandalism charges at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, prompting Trump to publicly criticize her decision this week.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map targets five Democratic seats for Republicans, but its success depends on whether voters will maintain their 2024 voting patterns in upcoming midterm elections.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first primary elections, featuring a costly Republican Senate runoff and several competitive House races that advanced to runoffs or remain undecided.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in a primary marked by approximately $125 million in combined campaign and outside spending, an unusually expensive contest driven by multiple retirements creating open seats.
Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign
Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group following public pressure campaigns and municipal divestment threats.
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Scientists are mobilizing against a proposed federal overhaul that would place nearly $1 trillion in grant-making under political control, with over 95% of public comments opposing the rule.
First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
The US conducted its ninth night of strikes on Iran early Monday, with President Trump saying the attacks honored deceased service members. Iran’s supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if attacks continued.
Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured
A female bald eagle missing for several days at California’s Big Bear Lake was found alive but injured after a confrontation with other birds, according to wildlife advocates monitoring a nestcam.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
Ismael Zambada García, known as “El Mayo,” received a life sentence in Brooklyn federal court following a plea deal in which he admitted to leading the Sinaloa cartel’s massive drug trafficking operations.
Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
A federal judge in Boston ruled the Trump administration cannot use an obscure agency clause to make billions in funding cuts, granting summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by 23 states.
High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability
A high school math teacher from Minnesota is running for a US House seat held by a Republican since 2022, emphasizing affordability and criticizing tariff and healthcare policies.
Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary
Troy Jackson, a Maine logger and former state senate president, is positioned to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate after rivals withdrew ahead of a special convention.
Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Dozens of Democratic senators and Maine’s independent senator demanded ICE provide details on agent vetting and vehicle pursuits following two fatal shootings involving immigrants.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term
Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced plans to run for a full Senate term in South Carolina with former President Trump’s endorsement.
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan appeals court overturned convictions for two men in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing technical grounds related to the state’s terrorism law.
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
The U.S. and Iran engage in daily airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz with neither side backing down, raising questions about the effectiveness of President Trump’s military escalation strategy in resolving the conflict.
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