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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade

Ukraine president says ‘Red Square shall be excluded’ from any attacks, while Kyiv, Moscow and Trump proclaim three-day ceasefire. What we know on day 1,536

Fetterman tells Bill Maher that Democrats need a better message

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said Democrats need to offer voters more than simply opposition to President Donald Trump.

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen Resigns Amid Investigation

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned Friday amid mounting pressure from Republican state leaders and an escalating investigation into allegations of an affair with an attorney connected to a major redistricting lawsuit.

AOC offers loftier goals than the Oval Office: 'My ambition is way bigger'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Friday said her goals are not confined to an office or position when asked about whether she plans to run for higher office, saying her “ambition is bigger than that.”

Alabama Lawmakers Pass Plan for New House Primary as State Pushes to Redistrict

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 9:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Trump News at a Glance: Republicans Dominating Redistricting Fight Across Several States Before Midterms

President and his party celebrate as Democrats vow to fight Virginia court ruling barring state from enacting new voter-approved congressional maps – key US politics stories from 8 May 2026 at a glance

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow for redrawn congressional map

Alabama officials filed a trio of petitions to the Supreme Court on Friday asking the justices to clear the way for the state to implement a redrawn congressional map ahead of the 2026 election.

Trump threatens 'Project Freedom Plus' in Strait of Hormuz if Iran refuses deal

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened that he would up the ante on Project Freedom, the administration’s plan for the U.S. Navy to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire deal.

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Virginia Supreme Court hands Republicans an edge ahead of midterms

Virginia voters recently approved a new congressional map designed to help give Democrats as many as four additional seats in Congress. But on Friday, the state's Supreme Court narrowly struck down those maps. Ed O'Keefe has details.

As fragile Iran ceasefire holds, U.S. fires on Iranian oil tankers

A ceasefire with Iran is still officially in place, but U.S. forces hit and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday, accusing them of attempting to violate the U.S. blockade. Weijia Jiang has more.

Major crypto bill slated for May 14 Senate Banking Committee vote

The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.