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Special session for congressional maps set to convene

(The Center Square) – Florida's Legislature reconvenes Tuesday for a special called session that will consider new congressional maps. Republicans could gain as many as four congressional seats in Florida if the redistricting plan is approved, spokeswoman Lauren Guagliardo of the House Democratic Caucus said at a news conference

Virginia Supreme Court questions redistricting process

(The Center Square) – Virginia Supreme Court justices zeroed in Monday on one question: Did lawmakers follow the rules when they put a redistricting amendment on the ballot? The case is not about how people voted. Rather, according to justices, it is about whether the process used to get the amendment

Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands

Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands

Every late April, the tiny Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden votes for local leaders and magistrates in accordance with a tradition dating back to the 15th century: a show of hands in the town square. This year's Landsgemeinde open-air assembly, held as always on the last Sunday

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) For the third time in three years, Donald Trump has come under threat by an attacker. Many facts remain unclear after a gunman stormed the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. As the investigation into the shooting continues, Alfonso Serrano,

Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza voted for municipal councils on Saturday, the first elections since the Gaza war began. With a narrow slate of contenders, turnout was initially low in the occupied West Bank where 1.5 million people were registered to vote. But it was boosted

Peru confirms election runoff date, court says no to Lima re-vote

Peru confirms election runoff date, court says no to Lima re-vote

Peru's electoral tribunal on Friday rejected calls for a new election in Lima following irregularities during the April 12 vote and confirmed a presidential runoff will be held June 7. Ultra-conservative candidate and former mayor of Lima, Rafael Lopez Aliaga -- who is still vying to be on

Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting

(The Center Square) – Less than 100 days into Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration, Virginia’s redistricting fight is unfolding across multiple fronts, from the ballot box to the Legislature and drawing attention from federal lawmakers. Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment this week that could reshape the state’s