Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost  —  NBC News projects Democrats will be able to enact a new proposed map designed to net them up to four seats, as they push for control of the narrowly divided House.

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants  —  The Southern Poverty Law Center says it's the subject of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department and faces possible charges over its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president  —  President Donald Trump's approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.

Iran War Live Updates: Vance's Trip to Peace Talks on Hold  —  The vice president's trip to Pakistan is on hold because Tehran failed to respond to American negotiating positions, a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the situation said.  But it could be back on at a moment's notice.

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo  —  A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.  —  After halting a U.S. resettlement program …

Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret.  Here's what's in it.  —  The agreement governing hundreds of millions in private donations was kept secret until a watchdog group sued and a judge ordered it disclosed.  —  Summary  —  The Trump administration's contract governing hundreds …

U.S. Abruptly Rescinds Subpoenas It Had Just Issued in John Brennan Inquiry  —  The reversal came after the Justice Department replaced a career prosecutor with a loyalist to President Trump in the administration's effort to charge the former C.I.A. chief with a crime.

Kevin Warsh is good news for the Federal Reserve  —  He deserves to be confirmed as chair once Trump drops the baseless criminal investigation into Jerome Powell.  —  Kevin Warsh, the nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, promised independence for the central bank and demonstrated seriousness during …

Tucker Carlson says he will be ‘tormented’ for ‘a long time’ over his support for Trump  —  The former Fox News host apologized for “misleading” people and expressed regret for having previously backed the president.  —  Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson expressed regret …

Elite law firm Sullivan & Cromwell admits to AI ‘hallucinations’  —  Firm whose partners bill more than $2,000 per hour apologises to judge for software-driven errors in bankruptcy case  —  Sullivan & Cromwell told a US federal bankruptcy court that a major filing it made in a high-profile …

Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules  —  Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns  —  The congresswoman stepped down just hours before the Ethics Committee announced sanctions against her.  — Copy  —  Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress hours before the House Ethics Committee was set to announce sanctions …

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men  —  A med student says he's made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools.  He's not alone.  —  Like many medical school students, Sam was broke.

Lawsuit: Blaze's Crackpot Reporting Prompted a Wild, Unnecessary FBI Raid  —  WHEN THE CONSERVATIVE WEBSITE the Blaze published an article last November accusing a former Capitol Police officer of being the January 6th pipe bomber based on “gait analysis,” most of the public reacted skeptically.

Florida Inquiry Into ChatGPT's Role in FSU Shooting Shifts to Criminal Investigation  —  The state opened a criminal investigation into the chatbot and its maker involving a fatal shooting last year.  The company said it's not responsible for the killings.  —  Florida's attorney general …

This Isn't Trading.  It's Theft from Your Retirement.  —  Someone keeps making perfectly-timed bets right before the President speaks.  The victims are your pension, your 401(k), and the country I took an oath to defend.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Video discussion for paid subscribers follows article

‘Awesome’: Connecticut's Chris Murphy Cheers Disputed Report That Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Breached US Blockade  —  Sen. Chris Murphy (D., Conn.) responded to a disputed report claiming that 26 Iranian “shadow fleet” vessels had breached the United States' naval blockade by calling the news “awesome.”

Last Rounds?  Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire  —  Concern about the status of U.S. munitions inventories has intensified as reports emerge about high expenditures of Tomahawks, Patriots, and other missiles in the Iran war.  As Operation Epic Fury remains paused in a shaky ceasefire …

Armed ‘No Kings’ counter-protester in Tenn. faces new charges, including child porn  —  Federal grand jury returns superseding indictment against Elijah Millar, 20, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Murfreesboro man who was arrested last year after an armed confrontation …

Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says  —  The move alarmed some public health experts, who warned that it would weaken troop readiness.  —  Summary  —  The military will no longer require U.S. troops to receive the annual flu vaccine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

‘Donnyland’?  Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump's Honor.  —  The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump's vanity to get American might on their side.  —  When Poland sought a U.S. military base in 2018, it pitched the idea as Fort Trump.

Kennedy snaps back at comment about ‘whale heads, bear heads, and raccoon parts’  —  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. snapped at Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) on Tuesday after the lawmaker said he wished Kennedy would spend “less time talking about whale heads, bear heads and raccoon parts.”

Scoop: DeSantis “begging” Trump for prime role in administration  —  President Trump has told confidants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is “begging” for a job in Trump's administration — including attorney general — Axios has learned.  — DeSantis also has expressed interest in being secretary …

A Beacon of Hope for 55 Years  —  For 55 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood as a beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice to help create a multiracial democracy where we can all live and thrive.  Today calls for us to maintain our resolve in the face of another fight for justice.

RFK Jr. Brazenly Says Measles Outbreaks Not His Fault: 'I've Never Been Anti-Vaccine'  —  The HHS secretary, known for spreading disinformation about vaccine safety, falsely claimed people aren't getting vaccinated because “the government lied to them during COVID.”