SHOCKING: 20 | Mind Blowing Facts

Donald Trump absolutely loses it after Virginia redistricting win by Democrats in over-the-top ‘RIGGED ELECTION’ screed

President’s latest Truth Social rant indicates he intends to view any losses by his party as fraudulent rather than a product of his own unpopularity

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Virginia judge blocks certification of redistricting referendum

A Virginia judge sided Wednesday with Republicans challenging the commonwealth’s new redistricting process for the third time, a day after voters approved a new map that would favor Democrats. After a hearing Wednesday, Judge Jack Hurley Jr. of the state Circuit Court of Tazewell County issued a ruling blocking the…

Roll Call · Apr 22

Democrats celebrate Virginia redistricting win as Jeffries vows ‘maximum warfare’

Democrats’ narrow victory in Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia gives the party up to four pickup opportunities in the commonwealth in this year’s midterm elections. But it also puts both parties near parity in the monthslong arms race over redrawing congressional lines that has been a defining storyline of the…

Roll Call · Apr 22

Hakeem Jeffries Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting, Targets Eight House Republicans by Name and Promises: "Maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time"

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blunt warning after a major Democratic redistricting victory in Virginia, signaling that Florida could be next in a growing, coast-to-coast war over congressional maps.

Latin Times · Apr 22

The Lobster Triumphs

Plus: Tit-for-tat gerrymandering, D.C.'s flowing fountains, more war in the Strait of Hormuz, and more...

Reason · Apr 22

Virginia's Redistricting Win Changed 2026 Midterms, Trump Warns of Disaster if Democrats Take the House

Virginia's redistricting measure, part of a broader national trend, could significantly impact the 2026 US midterms by potentially increasing Democratic control in the House of Representatives.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to president

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

Virginia voters leave Donald Trump humiliated after voting yes to redistricting that benefits Dems

Republicans tried to play dirty, so Dems gave them a dose of their own medicine.

We Got This Covered · Apr 22

Pentagon announces US navy secretary is leaving ‘effective immediately’ and replaced with deputy – as it happened

Amid Iran blockade, John C Phelan has been immediately replaced with undersecretary Hung Cao, says Pentagon on social media with no explanation

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Map quest: Virginia vote leaves Trump seeing red – and blue

Virginia voters approved a referendum granting the Democratic-controlled legislature power to redraw congressional maps, potentially shifting the state's representation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a 10-1 dominance. This redistricting battle, ignited by Republican efforts in Texas and countered by Democrats in California, could significantly impact the upcoming U.S. House…

The Times of India · Apr 22