The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?

Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

JD Vance previews candidates’ defense of Trump’s bill for midterms in Georgia

Vice-president extolled One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s benefits for families while Senate hopefuls tried campaign material

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar

Casar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

Fatal Florida crash fuels immigration fight between DeSantis and Newsom

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Trump to join Washington patrol while feds deploy checkpoints around city

President Donald Trump is planning to join an evening patrol in the nation’s capital

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows

Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025

Federal investigators demanded details on transgender patients from at least 1 hospital

Federal investigators looking at gender-affirming care providers demanded that at least one hospital hand over information about individual patients

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

Wisconsin court commissioner resigns after dispute over immigration warrant

A Wisconsin court commissioner has resigned after asking to see an immigration arrest warrant, highlighting tensions between judges and the Trump administration over immigration policies

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Trump Hails 'Total Victory' As US Court Quashes $464 Mn Civil Penalty

A US court threw out Thursday a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump imposed by a judge who found he fraudulently inflated his personal worth, calling the sum "excessive" but upholding the judgment against him.

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025