Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats say they can still flip the House despite GOP redistricting gains in the South

Redistricting and race. Democrats are beside themselves, watching what Republicans are doing on redistricting — especially in the South. “What we’re seeing is an attack on legitimate opportunities for Black candidates to have representation here in Congress,” said Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., who is on track to lose his district in Mobile. Democrats say they … Read more

Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement

The Justice Department has created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of federal government “lawfare” as part of a settlement agreement in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The Anti-Weaponization Fund creates a formal process for Americans alleging they were targeted through politically motivated actions by the … Read more

Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he’d shift US-China policy

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could factor into broader negotiations with China, drawing a swift response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting debate in Washington about the future of longstanding U.S. policy toward the island. Asked by Fox News whether he would move forward with a delayed $14 billion weapons … Read more

Trump eyes new White House lawn project that could reshape presidential travel

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering installing a White House helipad for Marine One, the latest potential update to the executive mansion’s grounds.  “President Trump has continued to make improvements at the White House and all around D.C. to benefit future presidents and Americans,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital when asked … Read more

NextEra to buy Dominion in $67bn deal creating US utility giant

Deal would create largest regulated US utility, serving 10 million customers as AI-driven demand for power surges NextEra, a US energy giant, announced on Monday that it will buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn deal, creating what the companies say will be the world’s largest regulated utility business. The deal comes as the appetite for … Read more

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

A corporate exodus is reshaping America’s business landscape — and deep-blue states are paying the price. The stakes go far beyond bragging rights. Corporate headquarters bring high-paying jobs, investment and tax revenue; they also boost local economies and political influence. According to a report by CBRE, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate brokerage … Read more