Virginia voters approved a new congressional map favoring Democrats, potentially shifting up to four House seats ahead of the midterm elections. The referendum replaces bipartisan-drawn districts with those created by the Democratic legislature, sparking legal challenges from Republicans.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is under federal investigation for its use of paid informants to infiltrate violent extremist groups. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama, comes amid strained relations with the FBI and accusations from Trump administration allies.
Virginia voters decide on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional districts favoring Democrats, amid a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. The referendum would temporarily suspend a bipartisan commission and could shift up to four House seats to Democrats.
Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were shot near the campus early Sunday. Police continue to investigate the incident and seek information about persons of interest.
Eight children aged 1 to 14 were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a total of ten people shot. The suspect was killed by police after a carjacking and chase.
Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest Friday, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. Communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oklahoma are beginning recovery amid ongoing severe weather threats.
Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will leave the agency on May 31 after leading aggressive deportation efforts under President Trump. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons' leadership but did not name a successor.
President Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton as FEMA administrator nearly a year after his removal following testimony defending the agency. Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, previously led FEMA in an acting capacity and criticized plans to dismantle the agency.