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MD redistricting bill passes House, faces tougher test in Senate
The House passed legislation Monday to redraw Maryland’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
With Trump’s tariffs on the line, Supreme Court plans rulings for Friday
The Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings on Friday, including on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
Supreme Court lets Texas use GOP-favored congressional map in 2026
The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election.
GOP-led states settle suit over checking citizenship status of voters
Four Republican-led states agreed to settle lawsuits against the federal government over access to voters' citizenship data.
Supreme Court blocks order that found racial bias in Texas congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Efforts to redraw districts for House control see complications for Trump and for MD
President Donald Trump directed the GOP to redraw congressional maps. Four months later, his audacious ask looks anything but simple.
Court blocks Texas from using new House map in 2026 midterms
A federal court blocked Texas’ new U.S. House map, ruling that it racially gerrymanders voters and likely violates the Voting Rights Act.
Ferguson slaps down MD redistricting, says risk of losing Dem seats is ‘simply too great’
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said his chamber will not advance a bill to implement midcycle congressional redistricting.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court appeared inclined to limit use of the Voting Rights Act to make states draw electoral districts favorable to minorities.
Supreme Court takes up GOP attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation
A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act designed to protect racial minorities is coming to the Supreme Court.
Trump’s powers in spotlight as new Supreme Court term looms
The Supreme Court opens its new term with major cases on Trump’s tariffs, federal official firings, election finance and culture war issues.
Judge rules Utah’s congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections
A Utah judge ruled lawmakers ignored voter-approved reforms, ordering the Legislature to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 elections.
