JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - VA Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum
"We hold that the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia," they wrote.
AXIOS (Sabrina Moreno) - Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the results of the state's redistricting referendum, which voters narrowly approved last month . Why it matters: The ruling upends one of the most closely watched redistricting fights in the country. - It follows months of legal challenges over whether the referendum was unconstitutional. The big picture: The decision effectively blocks Democrats from redrawing congressional maps mid-decade. - That's after the state spent $5.2 million to pay for the special election, and outside groups raised nearly $100 million to sway voters. - The new map would have been in effect for the November midterms and was expected to shift the state's congressional split from 6-5 favoring Democrats to 10-1. Between…
NYTIMES (Helene Cooper) - Pentagon Releases Files on U.F.O.s
The initial files are murky images that show what could be anything. The government said more would be released on a rolling basis.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - U.S. Economy Revives with Double the Expected Job Growth in April.
Growth in the United States job market exceeded expectations in April, with private sector gains driving a back-to-back monthly increase even as federal employment continues to decline.
Growth in the United States job market exceeded expectations in April, with private sector gains driving a back-to-back monthly increase even as federal employment continues to decline. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. economy added over 100,000 jobs in April, surpassing economists’ expectations of roughly 50,000. DETAIL: Job growth exceeded expectations in April as the U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs, far more than the 55,000 projected by economists. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.3 percent. This monthly back-to-back job growth has been driven primarily by private sector hiring. Specifically, private sector employment grew by 123,000 jobs, whereas public sector employment declined by 8,000. The reduction…Open
DAILYCALLER (Harold Hutchison) - Postal Service Poised To Allow Handguns In Mail After DOJ Memo
'The restriction imposed by section 1715 violates the Second Amendment'
DAILYCALLER (Geoffrey Ingersoll) - INGERSOLL: How R Kelly Liberals Dominate Modern Democrat Strategy
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - The Record with Greta Van Susteren (May 7, 2026) | NEWSMAX
On the May 7, 2026 edition of The Record, Greta Van Susteren breaks down the latest developments making headlines across politics, law, and world affairs. Guests joining the program include Dr. Todd Ellerin, Vice Adm. Robert Harward, Brian Fitzpatrick, Rick Santorum and Tom Bevan.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Carl Higbie Frontline (May 7, 2026) | NEWSMAX
On this May 7, 2026 edition of Carl Higbie Frontline, Carl Higbie dives into the political battles and cultural debates dominating the national conversation. Guests joining the show include John Boyd Jr., Tom Oberhaus, Rebecca Rose Woodland, Ike Wingate, Katie Zacharia, Jay Town, Kay Smythe, Bill D'Agostino and Luke Rosiak.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Rob Schmitt Tonight (May 7, 2026) | NEWSMAX
On the May 7, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt takes viewers through the day’s biggest political headlines and breaking developments. Guests joining the program include Benny Johnson, Abel Maldonado, Steve Hilton, Ari Rastegar, Ed Henry, Rick Leventhal, Brent Sadler and Blaine Holt.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Elections: examining success of political 'outsiders'; is Rubio gearing up for WH run? | Sunrise
Hillary Howard and Cory Smith take a look at potential presidential candidates for 2028. Will Democrats lean on outsiders or rely on their deep bench of established candidates with name recognition? Amie Parnes joined the discussion for Frontrunner Friday. #2028elections #presidentialcandidates #frontrunnerfriday