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Published on Jun 10, 2026

Tennessee Democrats dropped their federal lawsuit challenging the state’s new congressional map. Here’s why

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - In another win for Volunteer State Republicans, a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly drawn congressional map has been dismissed. Court records filed Tuesday show that a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee Democratic Party and a …

Source: WVLT - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Jun 10, 2026

Tennessee Democrats voluntarily dismiss redistricting lawsuit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Democratic Party and several plaintiffs have voluntarily dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly redrawn congressional maps. According to court documents filed Monday, plaintiffs including the …

Source: News Channel 5 Nashville - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Jun 11, 2026

A few states battle gerrymandering -- by doing nothing | Chicago Tribune

Still, it’s hard to ignore the number of states that have engaged in the redistricting war. The National Conference of State Legislatures has been tracking which states made — or attempted to make — changes to district maps between the 2020 and 2030 …

Source: The Arizona Daily Star - Center-left
Published on May 29, 2026

Seeing Red: Chaos Unfolded During Special Session

Protesters in the House gallery, May 7, 2026 Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters This article is from our four-part cover package on the state legislature's special session on redistricting. See the rest here. Whistles sounded and protesters yelled at the …

Source: Nashville Scene - Tennessee - Left-wing
Published on May 29, 2026

Democratic Sen. Charlane Oliver Faces Punishment for Special Session Protest

State Sen. Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville) is facing punishment for her act of protest on the Senate floor during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session redrawing the state’s congressional maps and eliminating the state’s only majority-Black …

Source: Nashville Scene - Tennessee - Left-wing
Published on Jun 4, 2026

A 50-year Tennessee political life in photos of Randy McNally

June 3, 2026, 5:01 a.m. CT The 50th and current Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee and Speaker of the Senate Randy McNally is seen here in 1989, left, 1999, 2016, 2021 and 2026.The TennesseanThree members of the "Madras Caucus" listen to Senate …

Source: The Tennessean - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2026

Tennessee Democratic senator suspended from committee over special session protest

Tennessee’s Republican lieutenant governor is meting out punishment to a Democratic senator for protesting on the Senate floor at the end of a special session in which lawmakers broke up the state’s only majority-minority congressional district in Memphis …

Source: Tennessee Lookout - Left-wing
Published on Jun 10, 2026

'It's gone too far': Black community in Opa-locka expresses outrage over new voting map

On a recent evening, community members waited in the pews of the New Generation Missionary Baptist Church in Opa-locka — but not for a regularly scheduled service. They were there for an emergency meeting about Florida's congressional redistricting and …

Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 2, 2026

Middle Tennessee cities consider limits on data center construction

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Cities across Middle Tennessee are considering limits on where data centers can be built as leaders work to protect residential neighborhoods from industrial-scale facilities. From McMinnville to Metro Nashville, officials want to …

Source: WSMV 4 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Jun 9, 2026

‘Packed, Cracked’: Georgia’s Emergency Redistricting Threatens Korean American Political Gains

A highly contentious special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s political maps is sparking fierce pushback from voting rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers. The political maneuvering began on May 1, 2026, when Governor Brian Kemp told local media …

Source: American Community Media - California - Left-wing
Published on May 14, 2026

South Carolina governor calls for a special session on redistricting

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called a special session Thursday for state lawmakers to tackle redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A new map …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on May 13, 2026

McMaster plans to call special session to redraw South Carolina House map

The looming special session comes after five Republican state senators voted with Democrats to block a measure that would have allowed them to redraw South Carolina’s districts this cycle without a call from McMaster. The special session will let lawmakers …

Source: Politico - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2026

Seeing Red: Tennessee’s Civil Rights History Underscores Congressional Redistricting

This article is from our four-part cover package on the state legislature's special session on redistricting. See the rest here. Dozens of signs read “Black Voters Matter.” Scrawled across countless other posters was the phrase “Protect the South: No …

Source: Nashville Scene - Tennessee - Left-wing
Published on May 29, 2026

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Correction leader linked to botched Arizona executions

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada is no stranger to botched executions such as the one in which defense attorneys say death row inmate Tony Carruthers was “tortured.” Strada served as deputy director of the Arizona Department of …

Source: The Rogersville Review - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2026

Judges dismiss Tennessee NAACP lawsuit challenging new congressional map splitting Memphis

DAVIDSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - A three-judge panel in Davidson County Chancery Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee NAACP and other plaintiffs seeking to block several election-related laws passed during the Tennessee Legislature’s 2026 special …

Source: Action News 5 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on May 27, 2026

Local and federal challenges to Tennessee’s new congressional map have been dismissed or denied. Here’s what to know

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two separate court rulings have dealt setbacks to legal challenges over the State of Tennessee’s new congressional map following a special session called for redistricting. In Davidson County Chancery Court, judges dismissed the …

Source: WSMV 4 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on May 27, 2026

UPDATE: Tennessee redistricting lawsuits dismissed, more legal challenges remain

UPDATE: Two separate lawsuits challenging Tennessee’s redistricting maps have been halted after recent court rulings. A panel of Tennessee state judges dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s redistricting plan, while a federal court denied a temporary …

Source: Local 3 News - Tennessee - Pending
Published on May 27, 2026

Judges Uphold Tennessee’s New Congressional Map

A three-judge state panel on Tuesday dismissed a legal challenge to Tennessee’s redrawn congressional maps brought by the state chapter of the NAACP, its president, a state lawmaker, and a congressional candidate. The unanimous decision by the court keeps …

Source: Memphis Flyer - Tennessee - Left-wing
Published on May 16, 2026

SC House returns after special session called on redistricting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina lawmakers returned to the State House on Friday as they began a special session to settle a proposed change to the state’s Congressional districts. Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order Thursday evening …

Source: WIS 10 - South Carolina - Pending

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

VIDEO: Heinrich, Wyden Host Press Conference on Republicans’ Latest Effort to Repeal the Roadless Rule, Remove ...

Heinrich: “This is going to be one of the major conservation battles of this Congress” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), member of …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:04 GMT

Bipartisan US Senate Measure Targets Actors Fueling Sudan Conflict

(MENAFN) A group of Republican and Democratic senators has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing pressure on those accused of prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan. The proposed measure, titled the Preventing External Aggression and …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

ScottsMiracle-Gro Commits $1 Million to Support White House South Lawn Restoration Following UFC Freedom 250 Event

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America, today announced a $1 million contribution to the National Park Service to …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Former White House Advisor Predicts: “Trump Is About to Open the Floodgates. Are You Positioned Before June 30th?

Washington, D.C., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For decades, one of the most valuable stretches of land in the United States has sat untouched. Not because the wealth was not there. But because the right people did not want it opened. That is changing …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 00:13 GMT

Arizona Republicans Send Transparency Bill to Governor's Desk Following Contracting Scandals

ARIZONA, June 11 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 11, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Governor Katie Hobbs now has an opportunity to increase transparency in state government by signing legislation sponsored by President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope requiring …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 01:33 GMT

NHDP Statement on Corporate Sellout John Sununu Filing to Run for U.S. Senate

NHDP Statement on Corporate Sellout John Sununu Filing to Run for U.S. Senate In response to Republican John Sununu filing to run for U.S. Senate, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: “New Hampshire already …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 01:11 GMT

NHDP Statement on Corporate Sellout John Sununu Filing to Run for U.S. Senate

NHDP Statement on Corporate Sellout John Sununu Filing to Run for U.S. Senate In response to Republican John Sununu filing to run for U.S. Senate, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: “New Hampshire already …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

The Republican Recap: Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Fully Funding ICE and CBP Officers ✅ After four years of chaos at the border under President Biden, President Trump and Republicans delivered the most secure border in modern history …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

Breaking the Spell Over America Examines Spiritual Warfare and the Fight for the Nation’s Future

Scott Wallis delivers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual conflict, national division, and faith-based solutions for America’s future. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time of increasing …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

Furhan Ahmad Releases Small Business and Cultural Spaces Plan for Assembly District 66

Candidate backs commercial rent stabilization, tax relief, and eviction protections, plus utility relief for small food businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad, candidate for New York State …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

The Inaugural Echo Awards Announces Winners Honoring Excellence in Public Sector Journalism

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Echo Awards today announced the winners of its inaugural awards program, recognizing outstanding journalists, broadcasters and media professionals whose reporting informs and …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

NBCI’s 150,000 Churches Support and Endorse Kenyan McDuffie for DC Mayor

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, that wholeheartedly supports …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

Forbes AI Leader Hema Dey Debuts as Amazon Bestseller With The AI Translator Launching a Global Movement to Rise With AI

Iffel International Inc. marks 20 years of operation as The AI Translator community launches with events spanning Southern California, Vancouver and beyond ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iffel International …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute Event at the Library of Congress

America 250: Defending Freedom & Democracy in 2026 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council Launches Forum to Develop the Next Generation of Influential Leaders

High-Impact Leadership Experience Designed to Equip Emerging and Aspiring Leaders with Executive-Level Skills, Strategy, and Influence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council ( …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

130+ Community Leaders and Supporters Attend Schnelle Tonge for Judge Meet & Mingle

A broad, diverse coalition of residents, legal leaders, business professionals and community advocates show support for Tonge for Judge PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 27, 2026, over 130 community …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

“0/100 RATE" TAX PLAN: EXEMPT 70% OF AMERICANS FROM INCOME TAX AND SLASH RATES TO 15%

•The first $100,000 of an individual payer's income or business net profit is 100% tax-exempt LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold legislative blueprint, the "0/100 Rate" Tax Plan, was …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:55 GMT

FIOR Appoints PT. Digital Solusi Prima as Southeast Asia Channel Partner for FIOR AI Gateway

FIOR Signs strategic reseller and commercial partnership agreement with PT. Digital Solusi Prima LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FIOR Group Limited (“FIOR”), the UK-based AI agent enforcement technology service …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Mebane's New Buc-ee's Raises Questions About Growth, Infrastructure, and Community Impact

As construction begins on NC's first Buc-ee's, community advocates call for accountability, environmental stewardship, and meaningful local engagement. MEBANE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local officials and Buc-ee…

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Józef Hubert Gierowski Foundation supports water accessibility in Africa

Foundation Expands Commitment to Clean Water Access Through Strategic Donations and Long-Term Initiatives WARSAW, POLAND, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jozef Hubert Gierowski Foundation today announced a renewed commitment to …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Responds to House Passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act

WASHINGTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), legislation that would impose strict federal timelines on first-contract negotiations and …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Policy Analysis Highlights Unspent Special Education Research Funds

The services families need tomorrow may depend on research funding decisions being made today. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent policy round-up from the National Center for Learning Disabilities highlighted …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

FEDCON Helps Small and Mid-Size Contractors Capitalize on a Faster, More Flexible Federal Market in 2026

Higher dollar thresholds and new buying vehicles are opening reachable work that the big firms overlook. FEDCON helps them get registered and ready to bid TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON, a federal contracting …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Pure Benchmarks Launches Peer-Based Retail Investor Benchmark as Alternative to S&P 500 Default

Pure Benchmarks introduces a verified peer benchmark built from real investor portfolios — addressing a data gap documented by regulators for decades. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pure Benchmarks today announced …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

The Republican Recap: Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Fully Funding ICE and CBP Officers ✅ After four years of chaos at the border under President Biden, President Trump and Republicans delivered the most secure border in modern history …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Kicks Off Historic Summer of Global Events Across Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu joined City departments and local and state partners to kick off a historic summer of global events across Boston, including Boston 250, the FIFA World Cup™, and Sail Boston. From these iconic large-scale celebrations to community-based …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

Summer 2026 Traffic Advisory

Haiti World Cup Fan Walk, Boylston Street – Saturday, June 13, 2026 On Saturday, June 13, 2026, fans of Haiti and the World Cup will be gathering at Copley Square to walk down Boylston Street to the Boston Common in celebration. The formation will start at …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 08:19 GMT

TV10 Reaches 100,000 Subscribers Across Social Media Platforms

The Israeli financial news channel reports subscriber growth across Telegram, X, YouTube, and WhatsApp. RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL, ISRAEL, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL – TV10, an Israeli financial news channel, today announced …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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