The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum that was set to give Democrats a midterm boost. The Virginia court’s decision invalidates the state’s newly adopted congressional map, which would’ve expanded Democrats’ expected edge from 6-5 to 10-1. The ruling does not erase Democrats’ chances of flipping the House in...
Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes
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Thu 07:47 - Le Figaro
Macron expected in Rome this Thursday before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican
Thu 21:05 - Le Figaro
Algeria, end of life, Catholic schools… The challenges of the first meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV
Fri 05:57 - Le Figaro
During his visit to the Vatican, Emmanuel Macron will invite the Pope to France
Fri 14:54 - Euronews
France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican
Fri 15:35 - France 24
France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo
Fri 16:27 - Euronews
Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions
Sat 17:30 - Al-Monitor
In fiery speech, Pope Leo says 'Enough to war!'
Sat 17:36 - Al-Monitor
Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
Sat 19:09 - Washington Examiner
Pope Leo slams ‘demonic cycle of evil’ behind Iran war during sermon
Sat 20:47 - Al Jazeera English
Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace
Sun 02:40 - Fox News
Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica
Mon 01:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'
Mon 01:55 - Fox News
Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments
Mon 05:05 - Middle East Eye
US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’
Mon 05:08 - Washington Examiner
Trump criticizes Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible on foreign policy’
Mon 06:40 - Politico EU
‘Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons’: Trump attacks Pope Leo
Mon 06:46 - Washington Post
Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome
Mon 07:36 - Al Jazeera English
Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour
Mon 07:40 - BBC Headlines
Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
Mon 08:51 - DW All
Pope Leo starts first Africa tour
Mon 08:51 - DW Top
Pope Leo starts first Africa tour
Mon 08:51 - DW All
Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria
Mon 08:51 - DW Top
Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria
Mon 08:55 - La Repubblica (IT)
The Pope in Algeria, first stop of 11 days in 4 African countries: "No to neocolonial temptations"
Mon 10:06 - France 24
On the ground: Pope Leo arrives in Algiers to start Africa tour
Mon 10:46 - France 24
REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria
Mon 12:00 - Euronews
Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit
Mon 12:20 - France 24
Pope Leo XIV lands in Algeria for first-ever visit by a pontiff
Mon 17:08 - ANSA Main
The Pope in Algeria, the visit to the Great Mosque
Mon 19:29 - France 24
Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'
Tue 06:54 - Euronews
Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers
Tue 08:21 - La Repubblica (IT)
Vance: “The Vatican should deal with morality”. Pope Leo today on the sites of Saint Augustine in Algeria
Tue 12:01 - Al-Monitor
Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
Tue 13:05 - France 24
Pope makes first papal visit to Algeria
Wed 06:40 - Euronews
In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine
Wed 11:25 - BBC Europe
Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Thu 15:58 - Fox News
'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican
Fri 06:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Orbán commented on his defeat for the first time. "There was pain and then emptiness"
Fri 07:49 - The Guardian
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Fri 16:36 - Euronews
White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?
Sat 15:24 - Fox News
Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots
Mon 13:57 - Fox News
Supreme Court to hear Catholic parish's challenge after Colorado barred schools from universal pre-K program
Mon 15:09 - The Hill
Supreme Court stays out of parental rights case
Mon 15:30 - The Hill
Thanks to Trump, the Catholic vote is now up for grabs
Mon 16:39 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court takes up challenge to Catholic exclusion from Colorado’s universal preschool program
Mon 22:15 - Fox News
Leaked memos reveal how Supreme Court steamrolled Obama climate plan in 2016 showdown
Tue 18:31 - Fox News
Supreme Court sinks wrongful death suit against Andrew Cuomo for COVID nursing home fatalities
Tue 20:38 - National Review
An Underwhelming Leak on the Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket
Wed 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court to weigh rights of legal immigrants who commit crimes
Wed 12:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court leak shakes institution’s secrecy
Wed 14:54 - Fox News
Supreme Court liberals side with Clarence Thomas on Taliban suicide bomber lawsuit, 3 others dissent
Wed 14:56 - Washington Post
Supreme Court allows soldier to sue contractor over suicide bombing
Wed 15:26 - The Hill
Trump bashes Supreme Court's 'Republican' justices, says they've 'gone weak, stupid, and bad'
Wed 22:00 - Fox News
Latest SCOTUS leak a gift to liberals ‘salivating’ over control of high court narrative: experts
Thu 16:07 - The Hill
Most say Supreme Court avoids anti-Trump rulings: Survey
Fri 10:30 - National Review
Originalist Masterwork Protects Ten Commandments Displays
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
MAHA to protest outside of Supreme Court over RoundUp case
Fri 11:54 - The Hill
77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey
Sat 01:50 - The Hill
Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision
Sat 08:05 - Fox News
Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling
Sat 10:36 - Al-Monitor
In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
Sat 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court sitting on several key Second Amendment cases
Sat 13:29 - La Libre (BE)
A historic meeting expected at the Vatican this Monday: “This will perhaps make Pope Leo XIV think a little”
Sat 14:26 - Washington Examiner
Appeals court wipes out $8.2 million award for Alabama Supreme Court justice Roy Moore
Sun 06:15 - Fox News
Mississippi middle schoolers stop runaway bus after driver loses consciousness from asthma attack
Sun 16:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court to hear case that could limit pesticide liability — and divide MAHA from Trump
Mon 10:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court to weigh use of 'geofence warrants' by law enforcement
Mon 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Future of MAHA in the balance as Supreme Court hears RoundUp case
Mon 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Key law enforcement search tool faces Supreme Court scrutiny
Mon 13:30 - The Hill
Political baggage is weighing heavily on the Supreme Court
Mon 14:10 - Fox News
Supreme Court hands GOP a redistricting win by striking down lower court block on Texas map
Mon 14:53 - The Hill
Listen live: Supreme Court hears case that could limit pesticide liability
Mon 16:46 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court allows Texas’s pro-GOP redistricting to stand
Mon 19:36 - Washington Post
Supreme Court weighs whether police can demand Google location data
Mon 20:53 - Washington Post
Supreme Court considers blocking lawsuits alleging weed killer causes cancer
Mon 22:35 - PBS Newshour
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Mon 22:48 - Al Jazeera English
US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map
Mon 23:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court split over Roundup cancer warning lawsuit
Mon 23:07 - The Hill
SCOTUS could limit pesticide liability
Tue 10:00 - Fox News
Top Trump official ignites heated exchange after stumping House Dem on landmark SCOTUS cases
Tue 13:38 - Washington Examiner
Zeldin and DeLauro spar over climate change doctrine: ‘You think I made up these cases?’
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court hears Trump’s bid to curtail deportation protection program
Wed 10:36 - Al-Monitor
Supreme Court examines Trump's move against Haitian and Syrian immigrants
Wed 14:16 - Fox News
Supreme Court unanimously slaps down blue state targeting pro-life group
Wed 14:21 - Washington Post
Supreme Court says antiabortion center can fight subpoena for donors’ names
Wed 15:58 - The Hill
NRCC praises Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling: 'Victory for the Constitution'
Wed 16:07 - Washington Post
Supreme Court limits key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act
Wed 16:40 - The Hill
Supreme Court deals blow to Voting Rights Act along ideological lines
Wed 16:52 - Fox News
EPA chief Lee Zeldin doubles down after fiery exchange with Rep DeLauro over landmark SCOTUS cases
Wed 20:09 - Washington Post
What the Supreme Court did to the Voting Rights Act
Wed 22:14 - The Hill
Trump lauds 'brilliant' Alito for authoring Voting Rights Act decision
Thu 09:00 - NPR
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
Thu 09:00 - Washington Post
Supreme Court decision could deliver GOP a host of House seats in 2028
Thu 09:29 - France 24
US: Supreme Court weakens voting rigths act
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court roils 2026 midterms with Voting Rights Act ruling
Thu 13:42 - Al Jazeera English
Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?
Thu 15:45 - Washington Examiner
Trump pollster: GOP must stop running against itself and go on offense ahead of midterm elections
Thu 15:50 - Fox News
Media outrage over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision collides with reality
Thu 16:35 - The Hill
7 House seats could shift to GOP after voting rights ruling: Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball
Thu 16:39 - Washington Post
Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before November
Thu 23:50 - The Hill
What to know about the Voting Rights Act after historic Supreme Court decision
Fri 09:00 - Fox News
Vance, Cruz, head to Iowa on 2026 missions as 2028 GOP race to succeed Trump heats up
Fri 10:11 - Washington Examiner
Trump and GOP lawmakers push for executive mansion expansion
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Time is running out for Virginia Supreme Court to decide on redistricting referendum
Fri 20:45 - NPR
After a Supreme Court ruling, expect even more gerrymandering
Fri 21:35 - Fox News
Black conservative unleashes on Obama for 'constantly whining' after SCOTUS voting rights decision
Sat 00:09 - Washington Post
Two more Southern states move toward adding Republican House seats
Sat 03:01 - The Hill
Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision
Sat 08:00 - Fox News
Dems circle the wagons by blaming GOP for their gerrymandering response ahead of midterms: 'Very desperate'
Sat 09:00 - Washington Post
Tortured in China, they want to sue Cisco. The Supreme Court may say no.
Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court scrambles 2026 maps, sets up larger redistricting fight beyond
Sat 10:30 - National Review
Sex, Lies, and Redistricting in Utah
Sat 13:00 - Fox News
Unanimous Supreme Court win in my pregnancy center case is good for all Americans
Sat 19:31 - The Hill
Mississippi Democrat on potential redistricting after VRA ruling: ‘We have a fight ahead of us’
Sat 22:00 - The Hill
Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days
Sun 15:57 - The Hill
Senate Democrat on redistricting: 'Politicians are picking their voters'
Sun 16:00 - The Hill
Supreme Court VRA ruling encourages new redistricting, more uncertainty ahead of November
Mon 14:00 - Washington Examiner
Recalibration or theft? The case for redistricting done right
Mon 22:33 - The Hill
Jeffries leads redistricting effort in New York
Mon 23:49 - The Hill
Alito, Jackson spar as Supreme Court speeds up Louisiana redistricting judgment
Tue 00:42 - Washington Post
Supreme Court clears path for Louisiana to redraw map in redistricting fight
Tue 01:32 - Al Jazeera English
Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting
Tue 08:42 - NPR
Alabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps
Tue 14:40 - Fox News
Alito rips Jackson’s ‘utterly irresponsible’ solo dissent as Supreme Court fight shakes up 2026 map
Tue 16:04 - Fox News
Blockbuster Supreme Court voting rights ruling ignites redistricting war across Southern states
Tue 16:56 - Washington Examiner
Kemp faces pressure from Georgia congressman to take up redistricting: ‘Delay the House primary’
Tue 20:47 - NPR
Alabama lawmakers debate a congressional redistricting map
Thu 01:55 - Fox News
Former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate in Georgia's midterm elections
Thu 16:09 - Fox News
DAVID MARCUS: Manhattan primary proves it's White Democrats who won't vote for minorities
Thu 16:21 - Washington Examiner
Democrats know the redistricting game is over
Thu 16:38 - Washington Examiner
Trump makes clear his support for Jones against Jackson in Georgia governor race
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Democrats grasp for Senate seat in Florida, where Trump, GOP rule
Fri 14:27 - Fox News
Virginia Supreme Court tosses Dem-backed redistricting map, upending expected 10–1 edge
Fri 15:08 - Al Jazeera English
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US
Fri 16:33 - Washington Post
Virginia’s high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats
Fri 19:15 - Fox News
GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts
Fri 20:47 - Fox News
Virginia Democrat who helped lead state's redistricting push also played part in killing it
Fri 21:12 - The Hill
Platner points to Ohio GOP defying courts in response to Virginia redistricting ruling
Fri 21:54 - Fox News
Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney
Fri 22:01 - The Hill
Warner slams court ruling on Virginia redistricting: 'Justice was not served'
Fri 22:06 - Washington Examiner
Virginia Democrats make long-shot Supreme Court appeal after redistricting loss
Fri 23:28 - The Hill
Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling
Sat 10:00 - NPR
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
Sat 10:00 - The Hill
Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes