Georgia lawmakers to return for special session focused on redistricting, election system deadline

Georgia lawmakers are set to return to the State Capitol on Wednesday for a special legislative session that is likely to shape both the state’s political map and how votes are counted in upcoming elections. Gov. Brian Kemp called the session primarily to address congressional redistricting following recent court developments ahead of the 2028 election cycle. … Read more

GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal

Michael Stansfield, a 50-year-old tech support worker, decided to run as a Republican in his congressional district in suburban Sacramento, California, to make a statement to the party’s religious base. He wanted to emphasize the need for peace in the Middle East and Islam’s compatibility with Christianity. The ex-seminary student and father of two took … Read more

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says DOJ isn’t focused on Trump’s enemies

In his first public appearance as acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche insisted the Justice Department was not focused on going after President Donald Trump’s political enemies. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “What we’ve been doing is changing the department,” Blanche said, claiming instead it was … Read more

Search for missing Illinois college student James Gracey in Barcelona partially focused on the sea

Local reports say the search for a missing University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, Spain, is partially focused in the sea.  James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, from Elmhurst, Illinois, was visiting friends studying abroad during his spring break. His family said he disappeared early Tuesday morning after … Read more