DOJ puts blue states on notice as ICE fight barrels toward next constitutional showdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department is threatening to sue four Democratic-led states for denying undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, opening a new constitutional front in the immigration fight.  At issue is whether the blue states are simply refusing to help ICE carry out civil immigration … Read more

Two newcomers gear up for fight in Alabama, but face uphill battle in race to replace Tuberville

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two Democrats running to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., are set to duke it out for the Democratic nomination next month.  Tuberville’s decision to vacate his seat in the upper chamber and pursue a gubernatorial bid in Alabama triggered a mad dash from both parties to find … Read more

On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks later to complete their march under federal protection. Keith Odom was a toddler then. Now 62 years old, the union man and grandfather of three retraced some of their final steps. On … Read more

Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court ruling

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Democrats suffered a major legal defeat after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in a high-stakes redistricting dispute, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved congressional map overhaul. The justices denied Democrats’ emergency request to block the Virginia high court’s decision, … Read more

Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to do away with anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state constitution had its first day in court Friday, as opposing attorneys pushed a Tallahassee judge to put a temporary hold on new congressional lines that created four additional GOP-leaning seats. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive journalist Austin Ahlman announced he is running for Congress in Nebraska’s first congressional district as a nonpartisan independent on Thursday, challenging incumbent Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Democratic nominee Chris Backemeyer. Ahlman, a journalist for the progressive left-wing outlet The Intercept, entered the fray Thursday, two … Read more

Supreme Court keeps broader access to abortion pill mifepristone in place while legal fight continues

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court on Thursday extended its administrative stay blocking enforcement of a lower court ruling that would have restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing telehealth prescribing and mail distribution of the drug to continue while the legal battle wages on. The decision keeps in … Read more

Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle

Supreme Court clears way for new Alabama election map The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling clears the way for Alabama to implement a new congressional map, giving Republicans a significant advantage, Fox News reports. Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, details the controversial second district map’s design. John Yoo, a UC Berkeley Law … Read more

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tuesday is primary day in red-leaning Nebraska, where party showdowns for the House and Senate will tee up general election matchups in the battle for Congress. Meanwhile, in GOP-dominated West Virginia, establishment Sen. Shelley Moore Capito faces five Republican primary challenges, but enjoys the backing of President … Read more