Utah Republicans Sue To Block New House Districts

Utah Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the state’s newly revised congressional district map, arguing it improperly shifts redistricting power away from the Legislature and could open the door for Democrats to compete for a House seat in the solidly Republican state. “Today we took action. I, along with elected officials throughout […]

US Sends Troops To Nigeria As Washington Rethinks Its Africa Strategy

The U.S. has discreetly sent a small military team to Nigeria, signaling a new phase in counterterrorism cooperation — and a broader shift in how Washington operates across Africa. AFRICOM commander Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson confirmed the deployment Tuesday, saying it followed talks with Nigerian officials and reflects a shared decision to deepen military coordination. […]

Another House Republican Exits As Loudermilk Declines Reelection Bid

Rep. Barry Loudermilk is the latest House Republican not to seek reelection in 2026 — and his exit is fueling the sense that the House retirement wave is building faster than usual this cycle. Loudermilk, who’s held Georgia’s 11th District since 2015, says he still has strong support back home — but he’s ready to […]

Morning Brief: A Drawdown, A Meltdown & A Health Scare

Federal immigration enforcement is scaling back in Minnesota, one of America’s most influential newspapers is undergoing a dramatic contraction, and a longtime Senate power broker is sidelined by illness. Federal Agents Begin Drawdown in Minnesota After ICE Cooperation Deal White House border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that the federal government is withdrawing hundreds of […]