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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress​

By DAVID A. LIEB
Updated 9:57 PM CDT, April 21, 2026

Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress.

The constitutional amendment narrowly backed by voters bypasses a bipartisan redistricting commission to allow the use of new districts drawn by Virginia’s Democratic-led General Assembly. But the public vote may not be the final word. The state Supreme Court is considering whether the plan is illegal in a case that could make the referendum results meaningless.

The Virginia redistricting referendum marked a setback for President Donald Trump, who kicked off a national redistricting battle last year by urging Republican officials in Texas to redraw districts. The goal was to help Republicans win more seats in the November elections and hold on to a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power during midterm elections.

But the Virginia redistricting referendum could help nullify Republican gains elsewhere. ...

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Trump says US is extending ceasefire while awaiting proposal from Iran

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is extending its ceasefire with Iran as he waits for a "unified proposal" from the Islamic Republic, but the U.S. military will continue its blockade.
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A Pentagon intelligence agency assessment says Iran still has significant military capabilities

U.S. intelligence is at odds with public declarations by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said the Iranian Air Force was “wiped out” and the Navy is “at the bottom of the sea.”
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Rep. Cory Mills says he won't resign from Congress amid ethics probe into misconduct allegations

Mills, who is facing a potential expulsion vote, said he won't follow in the footsteps of three House colleagues who resigned over various allegations of misconduct in recent days.
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Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval.
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Trump DEI crackdown ‘misses core ideology' and must target lingering danger on campuses, watchdog warns

A report claims intersectionality is driving DEI and domestic terrorism in the U.S., urging Trump to issue a new executive order to address it.
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Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.
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Trump reads Bible passage amid Iran war and religious backlash

President Donald Trump read a passage from the Bible as part of a week of national scripture reading.
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Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request

President Donald Trump says the United States is indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.
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Trump to host gala for top $TRUMP meme coin investors -- again

The top holders of President Trump's $TRUMP meme coin will convene Saturday for a gala at Trump’s Florida estate -- the second such event since his return to office.
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In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, with officials asking for voluntary interviews instead of testimony before a grand jury.
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Contract reveals fundraising deal for financing Trump's East Wing overhaul

The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
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CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation, questions mount over US role

Mexico's president orders an investigation after a crash killed two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials linked to a clandestine drug lab operation.
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Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge

The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year
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Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case

The Supreme Court seems wary of limiting the power of federal regulators in a case over multimillion-dollar penalties levied against telecommunications giants Verizon and AT&T.
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Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
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Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules

A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
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Lindsey Graham says blockade against Iran 'could become global soon'

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Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a Wednesday post on X that he expects that the U.S. blockade against Iran "could become global soon."

The long-serving lawmaker noted that he had spoken to President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday morning.

"I had a very good call this morning with @POTUS and @SecWar Pete Hegseth about the way forward regarding the Iran conflict. I think the President’s decision to leave the blockade in place is very smart. It is having a strong effect on the ability of Iran to...
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SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties

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The Southern Poverty Law Center more than doubled its revenue in the months following the deadly 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally — a surge now drawing renewed scrutiny after a Department of Justice indictment alleged the group paid an informant tied to the event’s organizers.

The 2017 rally, which left one woman dead, became a cultural flashpoint over white nationalism and political violence, driving widespread condemnation and a surge in donations to civil rights groups, including the SPLC. The fallout also shaped the 2020 presidential...
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Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt

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The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

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Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
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China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

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The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
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Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era

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The Senate is another step closer to funding immigration operations in the country after grinding through a marathon vote series that lasted until the wee hours of Thursday morning.

Senate Republicans adopted their budget resolution, which tees up funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, and cuts congressional Democrats out of the process entirely.

It’s the first major component of unlocking the budget reconciliation process, which Republicans are diving into once again after Democrats refused to fund ICE and Customs...
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Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

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Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
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Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

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The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
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He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

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At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
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Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes.

Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger meeting with Trump and senior administration officials in the Oval Office.

Bass and Barger said the meeting included a "positive discussion" about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding and rebuilding efforts following last year’s Palisades and Eaton fires.

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Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in airstrike

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Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

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US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
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Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car

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EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

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Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

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US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

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Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats

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Washington — The Senate is beginning what's expected to be a marathon vote series on Wednesday, as Republicans move ahead with a plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.

Senate Republicans released a budget resolution and took an initial vote earlier this week as they kickstarted an effort to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection through budget reconciliation. The process allows the GOP to move ahead despite opposition from Democrats, who...
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Manhattan DA's office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway

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An analyst with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he sexually abused a woman while off duty, police told Fox News Digital Wednesday.

Tauhid Dewan, 28, is accused of inappropriately touching a 40-year-old woman’s private area during a late-afternoon rush-hour subway ride in Queens, according to local outlet PIX11.

The victim was reportedly a random woman, the outlet added, citing sources who said she and the suspect were strangers.

A spokeswoman for the office told Fox News Digital that the staffer...
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Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term

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Senate Republicans are inching closer to funding federal immigration operations for years to come, but first they have to plow through a marathon of votes that Democrats plan to weaponize against them.

The Senate officially launched a "vote-a-rama" for Republicans' budget resolution — the blueprint guiding the GOP’s push to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump's presidency.

But first, lawmakers must grind through amendment after amendment from Senate Democrats — and some...
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Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms

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Peeling concrete, exposed steel rebar, rust-streaked electrical equipment and vents patched together with layers of duct tape are among the problems hidden beneath the Trump Kennedy Center, according to photos, project materials and board minutes obtained by Fox News Digital as officials push to temporarily shut down the building for major repairs.

The Trump Kennedy Center released documentation Wednesday of what it described as "decades of deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure needs" as part of a $257 million renovation effort, offering...
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4/22: CBS Evening News

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Georgia streets reduced to ashes amid massive wildfires; Trump administration considers bailout for Spirit Airlines.
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo

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The head of the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division on Wednesday directed all U.S. attorneys' offices to assign a local prosecutor to serve "in place" in support of a Washington-based office created earlier this year, according to a memo obtained by CBS News.

In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office aims to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district" and "increase efficiency and efficacy by relying on local AUSAs to...
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Mexican national convicted of illegally voting in US after false citizenship claims faces removal: DHS

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FIRST ON FOX: A Mexican national who illegally voted in U.S. elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green card since 1990, pleaded guilty to three counts of Disorderly Election Conduct following prosecution by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.

Officials said Ceballos-Armendariz unlawfully voted multiple times and falsely...
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