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Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.

A panel of federal judges says the Alabama Legislature intentionally drew its congressional map to dilute Black voting strength, which is unconstitutional and violates the Voting Rights Act.

Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.

Republicans Writing Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Face Risks on Medicaid

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last November’s election to the Democratic incumbent.

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent

Colleague of Harvard scientist held by ICE warns that foreign scientists are scared Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE custody for about two months. Her colleague and friend Leon Peshkin says her case is causing some scientists to reconsider working in the U.S.

Colleague of Harvard scientist held by ICE warns that foreign scientists are scared

Why Did a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis Suddenly Get a $10 Million Boost? The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure.

Why Did a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis Suddenly Get a $10 Mil Boost?

The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Ron DeSantis and allies defeat a ballot measure.

Reproductive health group, ACLU sue Trump administration over Title X funding One of the country’s largest reproductive health advocacy groups is suing the Trump administration for withholding millions of dollars in federal family planning grants earlier this year. The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Thursday, claiming the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “unlawfully withheld” $65.8 million in Title X funds to 16 family planning groups. Title X is the nation’s only federally funded family planning program providing birth control and reproductive health care to low-income Americans. More than a dozen family planning organizations, including nine Planned Parenthood affiliates, received letters in late March stating the Trump administration planned to “temporarily withhold” their allotted Title X grant funding. The administration restored millions in funding a few days later, but those dollars went to Oklahoma and Tennessee state health departments, which had been barred from receiving Title X funds during the Biden administration for violating some of the program’s rules. “The consequences of withholding funding are devastating,” said Clare Coleman, president and CEO of NFPRHA. “The loss of Title X means hundreds of thousands of patients are at risk of losing access to critical health care.” Since the funds were frozen, more than 860 family planning service sites across 22 states have been unable to provide “critical health care” such as contraception, cancer screenings and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, according to the lawsuit. At least seven states — California, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana and Utah — no longer have any Title X-funded family planning services, the lawsuit adds. The plaintiffs are asking the court to force HHS to dispense Title X to the 16 groups that have had their grant money withheld and pay the NFPRHA and the ACLU’s legal fees associated with filing the lawsuit. They argue that by withholding the funds, the Trump administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act, an almost 80-year-old federal law that governs the process that federal agencies use to craft and implement new regulations. They also argue HHS acted “arbitrarily and capriciously” when deciding to withhold Title X funds for the 16 family planning groups since it did not provide a “reasonable explanation or justification” for its actions. Plaintiffs argue that the agency targeted those particular family planning groups for making public statements supporting diversity, equity and inclusion and opposing racism, according to a press release from NFPRHA. HHS has not responded to a request for comment about the lawsuit from The Hill. “Withholding Title X funding for critical reproductive health care is the latest Trump administration attack on our communities,” said Brigitte Amiri, deputy director of the Reproductive Freedom Project at the ACLU. “In its zeal to take away reproductive health care from the marginalized communities, the federal government violated its own laws, and it must be held accountable.” Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Reproductive health group, ACLU sue Trump administration over Title X funding

Democratic lawmakers reacted with ferocity — and some Republicans with cheers — to the Friday arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an undocumented defendant avoid arrest by ICE agents.

I just sent Van Hollen $5 via Act Blue to thank him for meeting with Mr. Abrego Garcia. Money sends a message. I challenge you to do the same. Too many donations will scare the GOP and send a message that actions speak louder than words.

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Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

Texas GOP unwilling to change abortion law to address doomed pregnancies

For the first time, lawmakers are clarifying “life of mother” exceptions. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

Judge denies bail for man accused of setting fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion has been denied bail.

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him, documents say

Trump Defies Another Court Order, Blocks the Associated Press from the Oval Office

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Virginia General Assembly grounded to halt in apparent conflict over judicial nominee’s religion As the delay dragged on, House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, told reporters he was hearing rumors that Virginia Beach Republicans in the Senate were concerned, specifically, about the fact that …

Virginia General Assembly grounded to halt in apparent conflict over judicial nominee’s religion