Federal court says Alabama must use map that creates 2nd Black majority district The state is expected to appeal the decision, which comes as both parties move to draw new districts for partisan ...

Bank of England cuts rates to stop UK slowdown turning into a slump But the Monetary Policy Committee only just mustered enough support for a cut after having to raise its inflation forecasts.

Rome’s far-right ex-mayor fights for prisoners’ rights. From jail. Prison letters from a former ally are piling pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Trump administration eases age restrictions to join ICE to boost recruitment The immigration agency needs more agents for nationwide sweeps.

Prominent Georgian journalist sentenced to 2 years in prison for slapping police chief The opposition says the sentence is disproportionate and is part of the widening crackdown on dissent in Georgia.

Gov. JB Pritzker took the Texas redistricting battle to late night TV, appearing on Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” His message: “Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the ...

Marsha Blackburn mounts a run for governor The Tennessee Republican is playing up her ties to President Donald Trump.

Trump on Texas redistricting: ‘We are entitled to 5 more seats’ Democrats are trying to block the redraw in the state by denying the state legislature a quorum.

Trump rules Bessent out for Fed chair The president, in an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, said Bessent told him Monday evening that he does not want the job as central bank head.

A federal judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' bail for a fifth time He was denied bail on account of being a risk of "flight or danger" Combs will be sentenced on his conviction of transportation to ...

Texas Democrats hold the line from hotel rooms as Abbott promises arrests The redistricting arms race could upend the 2026 midterms.

California moves to dismantle GOP map — and Trump’s grip Caucuses were briefed. Polls are being shared. And the push to swing California bluer is taking shape.