The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to narrow how federal courts apply Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a shift that could significantly reduce legal challenges to Republican-led redistricting efforts and potentially strengthen the GOP’s chances of retaining control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections. At the center of the debate is whether courts should continue treating …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a legal challenge brought by Rep. Michael Bost (R-Ill.) against an Illinois absentee ballot law, ruling that the Republican lawmaker has the legal standing necessary to pursue the case. In a 7–2 decision, the Court held that Bost may challenge a state rule allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be received …

A newly circulating video from Minneapolis is drawing national attention after capturing a disturbing moment during an anti-ICE protest, highlighting the increasingly hostile climate facing federal immigration officers. The footage shows a protester spitting on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent—an act that led to his immediate arrest and renewed debate over rising tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. In the …