Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate congressional map struck down by state high court

Washington — Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore its new voter-approved congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the upcoming midterm elections, days after it was blocked by the state’s highest court. In a bid for emergency relief, the state Democratic leaders urged the Supreme Court to pause … Read more

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map

WASHINGTON — Virginia Democrats on Monday filed a last-ditch request at the Supreme Court seeking to revive a recent voter-approved congressional district map for the state. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled last week that the process … Read more

Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ELLSWORTH, MAINE — Graham Platner says he still wouldn’t support Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader going forward, even after holding what he described as a “perfectly cordial conversation” with the top Democrat in the chamber. Platner, an oyster farmer and Army and Marine veteran who … Read more

Supreme Court temporarily extends full access to abortion pill while it mulls legal challenge

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday maintained full access to the abortion pill mifepristone while it continues to mull how to rule in a case that could limit availability of the drug. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The court on May 4, via an … Read more

Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill mifepristone

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday extended a temporary order maintaining mail access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone for now.  Justice Samuel Alito said in a brief order that an administrative stay that he entered last week will remain in place until at least Thursday at 5 p.m. His move gives the Supreme … Read more

Cole Allen’s lawyers seek to disqualify D.C. attorneys from correspondents’ dinner shooting case

The lawyers for the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are seeking to disqualify top prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office from the case. CBS News’ Jake Rosen has more. Source link