As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action after ...

Plus, Trump offers Saudi crown prince a warm welcome. And the House overwhelmingly passes the Epstein files bill.

North Carolina this week joined Texas and Missouri in redrawing its congressional districts to help President Donald Trump retain Republican control of the House in next year’s midterm elections.

The starting gun for the 2026 midterm elections found the GOP stumbling out of the gate, suffering losses across the country Tuesday in off-year contests that could signal discontent with President ...