The Supreme Court ordered Missouri’s 2026 congressional election to proceed under the 2022 map, rebuking lower courts for trying to revive a more aggressive Republican gerrymander and criticizing Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for knowingly taking significant risks.
John Fetterman quickly corrected himself after claiming he was “a lifelong Republican,” but the Texas slip gave new fuel to speculation surrounding a Democratic senator known for bucking his party on major issues.
Nearly 1 in 3 long serving central Appalachian miners tested positive for black lung disease, yet federal officials have indefinitely delayed enforcing a silica rule that advocates say could provide desperately needed protection.
Facing terrible polls, soaring fuel prices and an unpopular Iran war, vulnerable Senate Republicans still refused a clear opportunity to break with Trump, revealing how firmly MAGA continues to control the party.
Sheri Mecklenburg says Andrew Boutros directed a failed felony prosecution against six protesters, ignored her preference for misdemeanor charges, and then blamed her as scrutiny mounted over prosecutorial errors and alleged misconduct.
Treasury yields keep climbing despite billions in government bond purchases, leaving Scott Bessent’s boasts of market control looking increasingly hollow as Americans, corporations, and the federal government confront higher borrowing costs.
Trump marketed himself as a real estate authority, but his tariffs, immigration crackdown, war policies and housing cuts have increased construction costs, strained affordability and discouraged developers from building more homes.
The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats and projects a gain of five to 15 seats, while Republican operatives voice alarm in Florida and Texas and the generic ballot gap grows to 8.1%.