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Hundreds gather in Mississippi to protest Republican redistricting: ‘This fight is familiar territory’

Dozens of residents testify to legislature’s redistricting committee in heated hearing, the last of eight

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

Democrats demand DHS documents in investigation into Rohingya refugee’s death

Lawmakers condemn agency for ‘obstructing the pursuit of justice’ over death of nearly blind Nurul Amin Shah Alam

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

The dubious rags to riches promise of Trump accounts

By Justine Wang ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that so-called Trump accounts, new federal investment and savings accounts for children, “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18. That’s only true if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars per…

Roll Call · Jul 24

Voting Rights Act ruling is ‘red meat’ to Republicans in south, says Black lawmaker targeted by gerrymander

Mississippi politicians are threatening to redraw the district of Bennie Thompson, the state’s lone Democrat in Congress

The Guardian - US · May 15

Mississippi governor rules out redrawn supreme court maps before midterms

Tate Reeves cancels special legislative session but expects to redraw four congressional districts before 2027 elections

The Guardian - US · May 13

Trump official claims president’s Truth Social platform is blocking his posts about teleporting to a Waffle House

Gregg Phillips has defended his claims he has experienced teleportation, while also claiming he has been taken out of context

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Democrats’ plaque ceremony was missing two things

Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, overlooking the National Mall, to honor officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack with a commemorative plaque. But two things were missing — Republicans and the plaque itself. The plaque is instead installed on a stone…

Roll Call · Mar 25

Democrats shut down DHS funding deal from Republicans as standoff continues

Republicans’ proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats want

The Guardian - US · Mar 25

Too Old for Office? 63% of Americans Support Age 70 Cut-Off as Senior Lawmakers Urged to 'Pass the Torch'

Discover why 63% of Americans support age limits for political leaders. Explore the growing debate on generational change and its impact on senior politicians like Maxine Waters and Mitch McConnell.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

DHS funding lapse fuels domestic fears

Some worry the partial shutdown leaves the U.S. vulnerable amid the war with Iran

Salon · Mar 16