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Virginia Redistricting Win Gives Democrats Shot at House Majority in Midterms

Virginia voters approve a new congressional map that could help Democrats gain key U.S. House seats. Explore how redistricting impacts the 2026 midterm elections and party control.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick looks on during a House Ethics Committee hearing on her alleged ethics violations on Capitol Hill on March 26, 2026. | Francis Chung / POLITICO via AP Images

Florida Congresswoman Resigns Amid Federal Charges and Ethics Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress following federal charges tied to disaster relief funds and mounting bipartisan scrutiny.

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on April 18, 2026. | AP Photo / Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Trump Signs Executive Order to Speed Up Psychedelic Research

Trump signed an executive order to fast-track ibogaine research, pledging $50 million for the psychedelic compound that may treat opioid addiction and PTSD.

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