Judge blocks Virginia from using new congressional maps, 1 day after redistricting vote passes

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A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed in a referendum a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats’ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps and tilt as many as four House districts away from the GOP.   The order from Judge Jack Hurley of Tazewell … Read more

Hospice CEO asks Congress how a provider can operate ‘out of a burrito stand in California’ with no oversight

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators. Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and … Read more

Graham Platner lays out what kind of senator he would be: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur talks to Maine Democratic … Read more

DeSantis says he’s taking up Jeffries’ invitation to ‘F-around and find out’ on Florida redistricting effort

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ invitations to “f-around and find out” on redistricting efforts in Florida, the next possible battleground in a nationwide struggle to gain partisan advantages from congressional district maps. “Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you … Read more

Navy Secretary John Phelan exits administration during Iran war

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Navy Secretary John Phelan will leave the Trump administration “effective immediately,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced Wednesday, marking the latest departure of a top defense official this year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of … Read more

“A breaking point” — Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown

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Over the past several weeks, CBS News has spoken with roughly two dozen Department of Homeland Security personnel spanning career civil servants, uniformed personnel and frontline staff about the institutional strain caused by the partial government shutdown, now in its 68th day. Their roles differ, but the sentiment is strikingly consistent: They feel forgotten, not … Read more

High-ranking DHS official sidelined over allegations of ‘sugar daddy’ relationship, luxe gifts and drug use

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News has learned a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official is on administrative leave after an investigation was launched into the leader’s alleged “sugar daddy” relationship, lavish spending and drug use, according to a DHS official. The probe unfolded after a formal complaint was filed … Read more

‘Chemical release’ at West Virginia manufacturing facility leaves two dead

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘Chemical release’ at West Virginia manufacturing facility leaves two dead 02:49 UP NEXT FDA commissioner says decision on psychedelic treatments will be out ‘quickly’ 05:56 House Democrats demand investigation into Kash Patel’s alleged alcohol use on the job … Read more