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Democrats did not want to do any mid-decade redistricting. It was Trump who started it in June 2025 with a phone call to Greg Abbott after more special election losses. Dems warned they’d respond. But Texas did it anyway - without the consent of the voters. Then Dems responded.

If Republicans hate the CA and VA redistricting, they can thank the person responsible - Donald J. Trump.

None of it would’ve been possible without his leadership on this issue.

They’re taking it well.

Something something dish it out something something take it

We have to stay focused on what is in front of us.

We must win the midterms. But we must also have a vision for when we are in power to address childcare, housing, and health care and make life more affordable.

Congratulations, Virginia! Republicans are trying to tilt the midterm elections in their favor, but they haven’t done it yet. Thanks for showing us what it looks like to stand up for our democracy and fight back.

NBC projects that YES will win in Virginia.

as it becomes clear that Yes has won in VA and gerrymandering will pass, a message to Republican voters:

you brought this on yourselves

you convinced the most fairness-obsessed, That Wouldn’t Be Fair-minded voters in the country to affirmatively vote to put you in the dumpster

you earned this

So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out

Not only that, but CA was contingent on TX going first. The GOP could've stopped the whole thing, but chose to play with fire instead.

BREAKING: The YES vote will WIN Virginia’s redistricting referendum, allowing Democrats to redraw maps ahead of the midterms and potentially flip the state from 6–5 to 10–1 — a four-seat swing that could decide control of Congress.

NEWS: Virginia Redistricting Constitutional Amendment projected to PASS. Helping the Democrats neutralize the advantage Republicans gained in other states like Texas.

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#BirdOfTheDay theme is #Perches&Petals any bird with flowers in the capture. A Mexican violetear flying past a cigar bush. Take in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica.

#birds
#photography
#birdsofbluesky

Decision Desk HQ projects the VA Congressional Redistricting Referendum will Pass.

While No currently has the lead, based on the location and size of the remaining vote, Yes will take the lead as soon as the remaining counties report.

#DecisionMade: 8:25 PM EDT

#38 in Patel v. Figliuzzi (S.D. Tex., 4:25-cv-02548) – CourtListener.com MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting 25 Opposed MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (knp4) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

JUST IN: A federal judge has tossed a defamation lawsuit Kash Patel brought against former FBI official / pundit Frank Figliuzzi.

Figliuzzi’s claim that Patel spent more time in nightclubs than at FBI HQ was “rhetorical hyperbole,” the judge rules.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

BREAKING: Democrats Win Big in Virginia, Re-Draw the State's Congressional Maps We have breaking news right now.

BREAKING: Democrats win historic victory in redistricting battle in Virginia.

Democrats will pick up four seats.

Meanwhile, Kash Patel just had a disastrous press conference. I have the latest: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

Subpoenas were issued in probe of Russia ‘conspiracy,’ then DOJ clawed them back, sources say The Justice Department sent subpoenas to witnesses, and then withdrew them, in its investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan for his role in the Russia investigation.

Breaking MS NOW:

The Justice Department has begun withdrawing several subpoenas that had just been issued in the criminal probe of former CIA Director John Brennan — revealing the confusion and disorder within the controversial investigation.

Trump DOJ falsely tells court it doesn't want voter data to purge rolls Agreements suggest DOJ is not just reviewing voter rolls, but attempting to identify problems and directing states, under deadline, to remove voters.

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice told a federal court Tuesday that it does not intend to use sensitive voter data it collects to remove people from voter rolls — even as its own agreements with states suggest otherwise. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Every last vote matters! That’s why we are still out here ensuring that everyone who just got off work, votes YES by 7:00pm TONIGHT! Find your polling location and get in line before 7:00pm ➡️ iwillvote.com/va
#Virginia #VoteYES

Virginia! Today is the last day to vote in the redistricting referendum.

Make sure to vote YES.

You can find your polling location at IWillVote.com/VA.

IT’S ELECTION DAY 📢

Virginia, stop Trump’s power grab, vote YES.
#VoteYesVirginiaToday

GOOD TO KNOW:
As California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra sued Donald Trump to stop family separation during his first term. As HHS Secretary, he rolled out programs to reunite unaccompanied children with their families.
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If you’re in line by 7 p.m. — STAY IN LINE.

You have the right to vote. Don’t leave.

Make your voice heard. You can hold Trump and the Republicans accountable. Vote YES, Virginia.
#VoteYesVirginiaToday

If you live in Virginia this is your LAST CHANCE TO VOTE YES.

Polls are open until 7pm tonight.

You can register same day.

Stay in line if you're there.

#VoteYesVirginia

'Regret, buyer's remorse, betrayal': Deep red town revolts over Trump ICE facility The citizens of tiny Social Circle, Georgia, where Donald Trump received 70 percent of the vote all three times he ran for president, are in full revolt against the president’s administration after th...

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"...locals who admit they still support the president and his immigration crackdown but don't want the facility to open point out that they never thought the president’s policies would impact their lives."
www.rawstory.com/ice-facility...

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To paraphrase Sartre: "Hell is supposed to be for other people".

Of course:
"The citizens of tiny Social Circle, Georgia, where Donald Trump received 70 percent of the vote all three times he ran for president,..."

Space breakthrough: British scientists reveal most detailed 3D map of the universe that captures millions of galaxies - United Kingdom British scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive three-dimensional map of the cosmos ever assembled, marking the conclusion of a five-year

Space breakthrough: British scientists reveal most detailed 3D map of the universe that captures millions of galaxies

https://www.europesays.com/uk/908151/

British scientists have unveiled the most comprehensive three-dimensional map of the cosmos ever assembled, marking the conclusion of…

Stephanie Salter, pioneering sportswriter and S.F. columnist, dies at 76 Stephanie Salter is widely acknowledged as the first in a lineage of women to cover Bay Area sports. She started at Sports Illustrated before moving on to the San Francisco Examiner and the...

One I hope every sports reporter reads, because Stephanie seldom is acknowledged. Because of her, I never doubted there was a place for women in sports media. From @annkillion Stephanie Salter, pioneering sportswriter and S.F. columnist, dies at 76 www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...