States defend congressional gerrymandering as `fair’
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps”…
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling…
Trump officials seek to end relief
Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Education, testifies during her Senate Health, Education, Labor…
Texans shut down Mahomes and beat Chiefs 20-10
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night…
Tennessee election showcases power of partisan gerrymandering
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As a leader of the College Democrats at Vanderbilt University, Luci Wingo knew the…
Lane Kiffin commits to be LSU’s next coach; Pete Golding promoted to permanent head coach at Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin finally made his decision. After weeks of public scrutiny and private consternation about his future and…
Why Trump’s plan to help GOP keep control of the House could backfire
As President Donald Trump laid it out to reporters this summer, the plan was simple. Republicans, the president…
The shooting in Missouri led to the mayor’s resignation and calls to disband law enforcement agency
The Sturgeon mayor’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Woodson, who has left the department,…
States scramble to issue full SNAP benefits after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get…
Grocery stores are anxious for customers to get SNAP benefits restored
A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three…
Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million, apologize over raid on newspaper
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay a little more than $3 million…
Utah’s new congressional map creates a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Monday rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican…