Virginia’s victory good for Democrats but also shows Trump’s redistricting battle could be all for nothing

Democrats within reach of House majority after voters rebel against Republican gerrymandering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Months into his second term, Donald Trump wagered that he could beat the historic trend of the party in power losing seats in midterm elections if Republican-led states … Read more

Newsom turns Virginia redistricting victory into warning shot for Trump administration

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 winning all across the United States and state … Read more

LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ program paused and grant returned after city says funds were never approved for it

OUTnewcomers, an LGBTQ group in Boston, announced it returned city grant funding to the mayor’s office after its plans to offer LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in “wellness” perks, such as yoga classes and massages, clashed with local government’s expectations for the funding. “OUTnewcomers will be ceasing all related programming and will return any funds … Read more

Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as US talks falter after ceasefire extension

Iran seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz hours after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire, as confrontations at sea continued under the truce. Both ships were managed by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the vessels, identified as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, were operating without proper authorization and … Read more

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

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 three-to-one margin, Republicans came close to sinking the … Read more

WATCH: Chaos erupts as leftists interrupt conservative group’s UCLA event featuring DHS lawyer

A chaotic situation unfolded on Tuesday night in Los Angeles as far-left activists and students disrupted and chastised a Department of Homeland Security attorney who was speaking to law students at a conservative group’s event at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The incident took place at a speech hosted by the Federalist Society’s … Read more

‘Illegals first’: Senate Republicans blast Schumer’s gambit to force vote on protecting Haitian migrants

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants to extend protections for Haitian migrants, and Republicans say it’s a perfect example of him putting the interests of illegal immigrants over Americans.  Schumer fast-tracked a House-passed bill that would extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Haitian migrants for three years earlier this week onto the Senate … Read more

Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns US politics live – latest updates A trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to … Read more