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Virginia Democrats seek redistricting vote for four seats

Virginia lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment for voters to decide on mid-decade redistricting. Democrats aim to redraw maps, potentially gaining up to four congressional seats in a national partisan battle.

US Defence Dept Renaming Could Cost $125m

A Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals renaming the Pentagon the 'Department of War' may cost up to $125m. Discover the political battle and potential taxpayer impact.

Best Concert Seats at Wembley Stadium: A Guide

Discover the top-rated seating areas for concerts at Wembley Stadium, from Bruno Mars to My Chemical Romance. Find the best views and blocks to avoid for the ultimate 2026 gig experience.

Media Mega-Deals Pose Danger to Democracy, Hearing Warns

A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.

US Congress Members Blocked from ICE Facility Visit

Three Democratic Congress members, including Ilhan Omar, were ejected from an ICE detention centre in Minnesota, despite a federal judge's ruling. Read the full report on this controversial obstruction.

Flight attendant reveals two plane seats to avoid

A Virgin Atlantic crew member shares expert tips for economy comfort and the two specific seat locations they would never choose for a long journey. Learn how to make your next flight more pleasant.

The Science Behind Airlines' Blue Seat Obsession

Discover the surprising psychological and practical reasons why airlines like Ryanair and British Airways overwhelmingly choose blue for cabin seats. Learn how colour science aims to calm flyers.

2025's US House Censure Wave: A Record Year

A look back at the US House of Representatives' unprecedented year of censure attempts in 2025, featuring clashes over Trump, Musk, and racial slurs. Discover the political fallout.

Lawmakers React to Redacted Document Dump

Top Democrats accuse the administration of violating federal law by releasing heavily redacted documents. Calls for resignations and legal action grow. Read the latest.

Supreme Court Approves Texas Map, Aiding Trump's GOP

The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use a Republican-friendly congressional map, a major win for Donald Trump's efforts to secure the House. Read the latest on this pivotal political battle.

Supreme Court Approves Texas Congressional Maps

The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.

Judges allow Republican-drawn NC congressional map

A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.

Supreme Court Blocks Texas Redistricting Decision

US Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling that found Texas congressional map likely racially biased. Justice Alito's order preserves Republican-friendly districts pending full review.

Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns, MAGA movement frays

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces sudden resignation from Congress, citing a desire to avoid a 'hateful primary' and revealing deep fissures within the MAGA movement. Discover the full story behind the political split.

Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?

In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?

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