Adorable.

This is your periodic reminder that Democrats introduced legislation in 2021 to ban gerrymandering nationwide and every republican voted against it except two who were absent.

Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad just posted this video mocking Trump and his “ceasefire extension”

Capitol agenda: Jeffries vows ‘maximum warfare' The minority leader is taunting Republicans after Virginia voters approved redistricting favorable to Democrats.

Hakeem Jeffries is vowing “maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time” after a Virginia redistricting win boosted Dems’ odds of retaking the House.

The Congressional Black Caucus has lost two members in two days. One to death and the other to scandal and resignation.

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80 Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was first elected to Congress in 2002 and was facing a competitive primary.

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, dies at 80 www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Man charged with supplying gun in Shreveport mass shooting Charles Ford was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm used by Shamar Elkins in a Shreveport mass shooting.

Man charged with supplying gun in Shreveport mass shooting

A Shreveport man has been arrested and charged in connection with securing the firearm used in the mass shooting April 19.

“Our law enforcement partners are investigating every angle of how this tragedy came to occur.”

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Black people prove once again that we are sophisticated and strategic voters who not only know how to navigate a political system trained against us but can defy mis- and disinformation.

Thank you, Virginia.

Virginians knew. 3 million voted, which is impressive for a snap referendum.

NEW — Virginia voters have approved a 10–1 congressional map, putting Democrats in a strong position to flip four seats from red to blue. The new map is now among the most aggressive gerrymanders in the country.

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.

Breaking News: President Trump is said to be in talks to send Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Trump Is Asking the Supreme Court For More Help With His Anti-Immigrant Agenda Green card holders enjoy broad protections from removal under federal law. The administration is looking for ways around it.

surprising roughly no one, Trump was never just concerned with people who came here the 'wrong way'

tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Blanche v. Lau, a case where Trump is asking the Court to make it easier to remove Lawful Permanent Residents
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GOP Sen. Tillis explains why he is voting no on Trump's Fed chair pick Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing today on why he is opposing the nomination due to the probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

GOP Sen. Tillis explains why he is voting no on Trump’s Fed chair pick www.ms.now/ms-now/watch...

Erasing history kinda speaks for itself. One doesn't really need to do that if your exercise of power to reverse it is legitimate.

BREAKING: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to announce sanctions.

She faced allegations of misusing millions in COVID relief funds tied to her family business, along with multiple campaign finance violations.

New lawsuit aims to block Trump DOJ from building national voter database via state voter roll grab The lawsuit calls the effort “a key component of the Trump Administration’s attempts to take over elections from states and subvert the 2026 midterms.”

🚨BREAKING: Pro-voting groups sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday to block its bid to build a national voter database using private voter data from every state. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Why I'm Voting Yes on Virginia's Redistricting Amendment Today Virginia votes on a constitutional amendment that would allow mid-decade redistricting — redrawing congressional maps in a way that would eliminate mos...

the case for strategic gerrymandering youtu.be/YgMSs_aMP84?si…

Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians.

The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should.
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🚨 Virginians: Today’s the day.

You’re voting on a major constitutional amendment to counter GOP gerrymandering by allowing temporary congressional maps through 2030.

Polls close at 7 PM ET — if you’re in line, you can still vote.

Have you cast your ballot yet? Tell us your experience 👇

Democrat Betty Yee drops out of CA governor race California gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee said she is suspending her campaign, citing internal polling that said there is no path forward for her.

Democrat Betty Yee drops out of CA governor race www.cbs8.com/video/news/d... #CAgov

There Is Nothing “Qualified” About Qualified Immunity Once again, the Supreme Court twists itself into knots to extend legal protections to cops who kill.

There Is Nothing “Qualified” About Qualified Immunity ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/smith...

Attorney General Jay Jones News releases from the office of the Attorney General of Virginia

Black Virginia Voters: The disinformation meant to confuse and discourage you from voting tells you exactly how powerful your vote is. Use it & use it wisely.

Read VA Attorney General Jay Jones’ statement on Misleading Mailers Targeting Black Voters

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@janiceinanchorage.bsky.social Good luck in the recount!

The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court

The crisis of confidence in the Supreme Court imperils our entire system of separation of powers & the rule of law. Its shadow docket lacks transparency, process & historical precedent. Advocates have long sounded the alarm. May this expose catalyze reform.

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That part. The vast majority of mentally ill people aren't violent.

Republicans just love to be racist when talking about immigration During an appearance on right-winger Benny Johnson’s Monday podcast, he and racist Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas defended President Donald Trump’s immigration policies by peddling long-debunked…

Republicans just love to be racist when talking about immigration www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns Chavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the Labor Department’s inspector general over potential misconduct.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies of juvenile diabetes and other health issues at 36 A statement from the lawmaker and his wife said they were "heartbroken beyond words" over the death of Madison Warner.

Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies of juvenile diabetes and other health issues at 36 www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Barbara Deer, widow of late Cook County (Ill.) Commissioner, fatally shot by son, who then took his own life, autopsy finds A Chicago autopsy confirms Kaleb Deer fatally shot his mother, Barbara Deer, before taking his own life, shocking the East Garfield

Barbara Deer, widow of late Cook County (Ill.) Commissioner, fatally shot by son, who then took his own life, autopsy finds thegrio.com/2026/04/17/c...