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Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition
Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party's House majority in this year's midterms.

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Democrats celebrate Virginia redistricting win as Jeffries vows ‘maximum warfare’
Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
Republicans pressure Ron DeSantis to redistrict in Florida after Virginia Democrats’ win
Senior Republicans in Washington are ramping up the pressure on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw his state’s US House map after Virginia Democrats flipped potentially four seats in their favor.

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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps
Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a redistricting referendum that could help Democrats flip as many as four Republican-held seats in the U.S. House of Representatives ​and boost Democrats' chances o...

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Why Virginia’s New Map Matters for the Midterms, and What’s Next
Trump Started A Redistricting War. Democrats Are Winning It.

Democrats' approval of Supreme Court changes directions—New poll

A poll found that Democrats' approval of the Supreme Court has edged up slightly, while Trump has increased attacks on the court.

Democrats go on offense with $272 million ad strategy

The House Majority PAC is reserving $272 million in TV and digital spots, mostly targeting seats held by Republicans.

Democrats want FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out alcohol use screening test

Patel sued The Atlantic over an article that alleges excessive drinking and unexplained absences at the agency, and that at one point he thought he was fired.

The White House wants to focus 2026 on Democrats. That’ll be tough

President Donald Trump’s advisers aim to make the 2026 midterm election a “choice” rather than a “referendum.” But no matter how much they train the focus on Democrats, the president has a talent for keeping all eyes on him.

Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They’re Pushing for It.

The party is seeking an extra edge in Virginia at a time when its thinking has changed on the partisan drawing of political maps — in large part, leaders say, because of President Trump’s tactics.

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a Democratic redistricting plan that could allow the party to pick up as many as four new seats in the midterm elections, NBC News projects.

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

President Donald Trump’s political team knows voters aren’t thrilled with the current state of affairs. But they’re betting they can convince them things will get markedly worse if Democrats win back power in November.

Will John Fetterman run in 2028? Pennsylvania Democrats offer no support

Pennsylvania Democrats didn't offer support Sen. John Fetterman's reelection in 2028 as they are 'disappointed' and 'disagree' with his votes.

House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report

Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.
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Scandals disrupt Democrats in Utah's new blue district

Utah Democrats are heading to their statewide convention reeling from scandal following allegations of sexual misconduct and inflammatory comments by candidates in the high-profile, newly blue 1st Congressional District.