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

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

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

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

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map

Where national redistricting fight stands after Virginia approves new congressional map – CBS News Watch CBS News Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday night, expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to unpack the results. Source link

GOP navigates ‘regret’ and recriminations after redistricting loss in Virginia

Republicans were awash in recriminations Wednesday, following their latest setback in a redistricting battle that their party started ahead of the midterm elections but has struggled to win. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The fallout came after a day after voters in Virginia approved a … Read more

2 dead in ‘chemical release’ at West Virginia manufacturing facility

Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after a “chemical release” at a West Virginia manufacturing facility, officials said Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The incident occurred at 9:46 a.m. at Catalyst Refiners, Inc. Institute in Kanawha County, authorities said in … Read more

Democrats win in Virginia but it won’t be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats on Wednesday celebrated an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms, but it will not be the final round. The Virginia Supreme Court will now decide whether Democratic … Read more

GOP fractures over Virginia redistricting map handing Democrats 10–1 edge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans are divided over Virginia’s new redistricting map, which creates a 10-1 Democratic advantage, with party leaders calling it an ‘egregious power grab’ while others blame GOP messaging for their loss. Virginia’s new map, which gives Democrats the opportunity to pick up four additional seats, passed on … Read more

Virginia vote hands Democrats redistricting edge, triggers GOP blame game ahead of House fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans are pointing fingers after their narrow loss in Virginia’s high-stakes congressional redistricting referendum, which could give Democrats a significant boost in the battle for the House of Representatives majority in this year’s midterm elections. Even though they were outraised and outspent by Democrats by a nearly … Read more

Newsom turns Virginia redistricting victory into warning shot for Trump administration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared victory for Democrats on Tuesday after Virginia voters approved a redistricting referendum that could reshape the House battlefield ahead of the 2026 midterms, warning the Trump administration that Democrats aim to drive a stake through its power by reclaiming Congress. “We are … Read more