The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect weeks after the voters narrowly approved the plan in a statewide vote. NBC News' Jane Timm explains how this delivers a major boost to Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:25:55 GMT
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:23 GMT
Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling.
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:53 GMT
Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature passed a new congressional map dividing up the state’s lone majority-Black district, swiftly responding to the U.S.
Thu, 07 May 2026 18:25:54 GMT
President Donald Trump says the fragile ceasefire is still in effect even as attacks escalate between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said Iran fired missiles and launched drones at three American destroyers, calling the attacks “unprovoked.” They also said U.S. forces responded with self defense strikes targeting military facilities and drone launch sites in Iran. Iran says it was the U.S. who fired first and that its attacks were defensive. NBC’s
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:14:39 GMT