The Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in Louisiana v. Callais could redefine American redistricting and alter congressional power. The case questions Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a central protection against racial discrimination in elections. Limiting or overturning it could let states redraw maps favoring Republicans, potentially granting them up to 20 more House seats [...]

The Democratic House and Senate leaders sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning, a day after elections nationwide saw their party pick up gains in blue regions, demanding “bipartisan” talks to reopen the government. “We write to demand a bipartisan meeting of legislative leaders to end the GOP shutdown and decisively address [...]

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe, to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. The vote was 53–46. Moe currently serves on Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal, where she has sat since 2022. Before that, she spent nearly a decade as a circuit [...]

President Trump pointed to “pollsters” who say the government shutdown — combined with the fact that his name wasn’t on Tuesday’s ballot — were key reasons behind the Republican losses on Election Day. “‘TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT, according to Pollsters,” Trump posted on [...]

The question of who will be the party’s leader after the election is dividing Democrats across the country. However, they are mainly sticking with their current track in the U.S. Senate. “I am honored and humbled to be chosen by my colleagues to continue leading Senate Democrats during this crucial period for our country.” Schumer [...]

Newly filed court documents show that former FBI Director James Comey wrote a 2016 note referencing “HRC plans to tie Trump” and “HRC health,” which investigators discovered earlier this year locked inside a long-unused FBI safe. The handwritten note, dated September 26, 2016, was found by an internal review team in early 2025, according to [...]

Senate Democrats voted for a 14th time to keep the federal government closed on Tuesday, marking the 35th day of the shutdown. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday about “how close” bipartisan talks are to reaching a solution, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “I hope close, but the pressures, the cross-pressures that everybody’s feeling, [...]

As one of the most closely watched elections in the nation reached its final hours, former President Barack Obama made a subtle yet significant move that sent ripples through the Democratic Party — and possibly reshaped the dynamics of a race that many observers already called too close to call. The race in question: New [...]

A pair of Republicans in Congress have announced they won’t seek reelection next year, with one of them blaming former President Donald Trump for his decision. Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Kay Granger, R-Texas, both made their announcements, with Buck telling MSNBC his decision is related “in part to his party’s reliance on former President [...]

For more than a century, New York City has stood as the beating heart of America’s financial system — a city whose skyline reflects both the ambition and resilience of American capitalism. From the early days of the Erie Canal to the rise of Wall Street, New York thrived on trade, innovation, and opportunity. But [...]

Republican lawmakers in the House are preparing impeachment proceedings against U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg following revelations that he and Judge Beryl Howell authorized nearly 200 sealed subpoenas under former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) announced Thursday that he is drafting articles of impeachment, while Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) also [...]

House Speaker Mike Johnson lashed out at Democrats on Monday for creating the healthcare crisis they are now using to demand more than a trillion dollars in new spending to reopen the goverment, much of which would be used to continue subsidizing “Obamacare” medical premiums. Democrats have kept the government shut down for more than [...]

In New York, Zohran Mamdani was confirmed as a leading figure in the state’s political arena, marking a significant moment in local governance. His confirmation drew widespread attention, reflecting both the excitement of his supporters and the scrutiny of his critics. Backers celebrated Mamdani’s confirmation as a victory for progressive policies, highlighting his commitment to [...]

House Republicans are exploring legal and constitutional strategies to block New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani from being sworn into office if he wins Tuesday’s election, citing the Constitution’s post–Civil War “insurrection clause,” according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The effort, first reported by the New York Post, is being led in part by [...]

President Donald Trump’s federalization of Washington, D.C., on the heels of declaring a “crime emergency,” was met with mixed reactions, but it has also launched a conversation among residents and members of the media about a subject that, for years, has been hidden in plain view. For instance, ABC News anchor Kyra Phillips mentioned on-air [...]