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Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.

Axios · Apr 22

Trump news at a glance: Trump backs off threat to resume bombing Iran and extends ceasefire

President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to Trump

Result could help Democrats win four extra US House seats in tit-for-tat redistricting battle begun by Texas

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Donald Trump Admits He Grips Railings To Avoid 'Biggest' Embarrassment After Being Caught 'Snoozing' On Air

President Trump admits to taking stairs 'nice and easy,' sparking renewed scrutiny over his age, fitness, and past mobility incidents, while critics and supporters debate the implications.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos

"I think we have gone a little too far," one House Democrat told Axios.

Axios · Apr 21

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Who Is Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick? Democrat Resigns as DOJ Charges Detail Alleged $5M FEMA Scheme

Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid allegations of misusing federal relief funds and ethics violations, sparking a special election in her heavily Democratic district.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Eight GOP Bills to Honour Trump Fuel Rushmore Plan as Backlash Grows Over Cost and National Priorities

Republican lawmakers propose bills to honor Trump, including a Mount Rushmore carving, sparking debates over costs, symbolism, and national priorities amid political divisions.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’

The move comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on hold

Evening Standard · Apr 21

James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices

A trade group argued that a federal gas tax suspension would be unlikely to show up in savings for drivers and would diminish needed infrastructure revenue.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 21