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Sat, 16 May 2026 21:34:46 GMT WSJ.com: Politics http://online.wsj.com/img/wsj_sm_logo.gif https://www.wsj.com/politics WP-WSJ-0003584380 Jim Clyburn’s seat is under threat as Republicans redraw Southern congressional maps, raising alarms over Black representation in Congress The fate of Jim Clyburn’s congressional career has turned into a flashpoint during a moment of crisis for Black representation in Congress. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/redistricting-puts-future-of-a-democratic-power-broker-in-doubt-5c3a5dd1 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Eliza Collins Ken Thomas nathan howard/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003584245 With under six months to go before the midterm elections, Trump’s allies are counting on massive financial resources and closer coordination on a strategy to flip the economy on Democrats Redistricting battle provides glimmer of hope for Republicans in November. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-republican-midterm-election-strategy-81278c65 Sat, 16 May 2026 02:06:00 GMT Alex Leary Meridith McGraw Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003585062 The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition from Virginia Democrats to use a voter-approved congressional map that would have added as many as four blue-leaning districts for the midterms The decision preserves a significant win for Republicans in the redistricting fight ahead of the November midterms. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/supreme-court-rejects-virginia-democrats-bid-to-restore-congressional-map-964dc84f Fri, 15 May 2026 23:13:00 GMT Louise Radnofsky Eric Lee/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003584206 Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Friday assailed the Pentagon’s decision to cancel the deployment of an armored brigade to Poland, saying the move caught them and U.S. allies by surprise Members of Congress say they were not consulted about the halted deployment of a 4,000-strong armored brigade to Poland. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/republican-and-democratic-lawmakers-criticize-canceled-deployment-to-europe-7c4218db Fri, 15 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT Dan Lyon Michael R. Gordon Sean Gallup/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003584361 House Passes Ethanol Bill, But Fate Uncertain in Senate Advocates for ethanol blended gasoline got a long-awaited win in the House, but a bill allowing year-round sale faces a murky future in the Senate. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-passes-ethanol-bill-but-fate-uncertain-in-senate-b5be40c9 Fri, 15 May 2026 20:19:00 GMT Kirk Maltais Gent Shkullaku/ZUMA Press WP-WSJ-0003581281 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is taking a page from other blue states to combat a housing shortage, proposing that Illinois take some control away from local authorities A “Yes in My Backyard” bill backed by Gov. JB Pritzker is designed to create affordable housing by pulling some zoning authority from cities and towns. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/yimby-has-arrived-in-illinois-and-some-cities-dont-like-it-1d21f742 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT Jeanne Whalen Scott Olson/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003579933 Louisiana’s hot mess of a Senate primary tells us a much bigger story. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics newsletter: Plus, the U.S. and China offer different ideas of what a reset in relations means, and why over 100 U.S. ambassador posts around the world are unfilled. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/louisianas-hot-mess-of-a-senate-primary-is-finally-upon-us-5b6a1f7a Fri, 15 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT Damian Paletta Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images (2) WP-WSJ-0003561874 The Southern Poverty Law Center built a fortune opposing Trump during his first term. The president is now trying to crush it. The antiracism group faces federal charges it says are bogus. SPLC faces federal charges and has come under fire for accumulating a nearly $800 million war chest. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/southern-poverty-law-center-trump-587424b5 Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Cameron McWhirter Mark Maremont Sadie Gurman Wes Frazer for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003581009 Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces a difficult task: improve the department’s image while still implementing President Trump’s central campaign promise of mass deportations Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces a difficult task: improve the department’s image while still implementing President Trump’s promise of mass deportations. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/the-new-boss-at-dhs-is-trying-to-clean-house-after-kristi-noem-d8a72116 Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Josh Dawsey Michelle Hackman Tarini Parti Jonathan Ernst/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003580757 A Connecticut Republican quit the governor’s race after a report alleged she used a government credit card for tens of thousands of dollars in personal purchases while mayor of New Britain Republican Erin Stewart, accused of using government credit card for private-club dues, jewelry and more, pledged to “take accountability for any mistakes.” https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/improper-spending-allegations-drive-top-candidate-from-conn-governors-race-ff9b89b4 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:42:00 GMT Scott Calvert George Etheredge for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003580475 A bill that would create a pathway for crypto to further upend the world of traditional finance moved one step closer to law Marquee crypto bill advances past key Senate committee following furious lobbying campaigns by both sides. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/crypto-industry-notches-win-in-washington-after-brawl-with-banks-21e53443 Thu, 14 May 2026 18:23:00 GMT Amrith Ramkumar Gina Heeb Vicky Ge Huang Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003578227 Denise Powell Wins Tight Democratic Primary for Open House Seat in Nebraska The newcomer secures nearly 39% of the vote in her bid to represent the state’s lone blue-leaning enclave, which is a factor in presidential races. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/denise-powell-wins-tight-democratic-primary-for-open-house-seat-in-nebraska-f1f562a6 Thu, 14 May 2026 01:28:00 GMT Alyssa Lukpat Rebecca S. Gratz/AP WP-WSJ-0003574975 A Nebraska state senator and a former communications executive were in a tight Democratic congressional primary early Wednesday for a House seat left open by retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon Former communications executive Denise Powell leads the race to fill a seat that has become a factor in presidential politics. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/nebraska-democrats-in-tight-primary-for-open-house-seat-party-hopes-to-flip-240fa796 Wed, 13 May 2026 06:40:00 GMT Alyssa Lukpat Rebecca S. Gratz/AP WP-WSJ-0003566153 Louisiana Republican Rep. Julia Letlow is locked in a bitter primary that is testing the president’s power to shape MAGA’s next generation The Louisiana Republican is locked in a bitter primary that is testing the president’s power to shape MAGA’s next generation. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/louisiana-julia-letlow-republican-midterm-election-6620d0a2 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Aaron Zitner Olivia Beavers Cedric Angeles for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003571059 An effort from Democrats to redraw maps in more states comes as two court rulings shatter the party’s optimism for beating Republicans in a gerrymandering battle With time running out before the midterm elections, party leaders are seeking to redraw maps in New York and Colorado before the 2028 contests. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-target-new-states-to-win-redistricting-war-27804282 Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT Tarini Parti Cliff Owen/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003564585 Republicans are playing defense in Ohio and a growing number of other red states, where Democrats are counting on voter backlash to power them to victory this fall in their fight to retake the Senate In Ohio, former Sen. Sherrod Brown leans on an economic message in his comeback bid. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/in-bid-to-flip-senate-democrats-push-deep-into-trump-territory-97ed6b8d Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cameron McWhirter Lindsay Wise Brian Kaiser for WSJ WP-WSJ-0003580421 Pentagon leaders say they could start running out of money for operations this summer unless Congress passes a new wartime spending bill Republicans and Democrats have pushed defense officials to submit an emergency supplemental spending request to replenish depleted coffers, but the Pentagon has yet to do so. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-saps-money-from-other-pentagon-needs-leaders-warn-5bff041f Thu, 14 May 2026 18:13:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber herika martinez/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003577705 The Pentagon abruptly canceled deployment of an armored brigade to Europe, a major step toward shrinking the U.S. military posture in Europe that caught some military officials by surprise Equipment and some troops from the armored “Black Jack” brigade were already en route when its deployment was halted. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-abruptly-cancels-deployment-to-europe-as-part-of-trumps-drawdown-7365b3b5 Thu, 14 May 2026 01:44:00 GMT Lara Seligman Michael R. Gordon U.S. Army WP-WSJ-0003574080 FBI Director Kash Patel fielded questions from lawmakers about allegations that he drinks excessively and other issues during a Senate hearing Democrats pressed him over allegations of excessive drinking and other issues. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/fbis-kash-patel-defends-leadership-in-testy-hearingkey-takeaways-dc2c7459 Tue, 12 May 2026 22:33:00 GMT Sadie Gurman Andrew Harnik/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003571055 The new battleship to be named after Trump will be nuclear-powered, a move expected to boost the cost and complexity of a project that was facing questions about its feasibility The move is expected to increase the cost and complexity of a multibillion-dollar project that was the subject of some lawmaker skepticism. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trumps-battleship-will-be-nuclear-powered-navy-says-2e360ea9 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:43:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003570169 President Trump privately complained to the acting attorney general about media leaks in the wake of the Iran war last month, prompting an aggressive push at the DOJ to pursue those investigations The Wall Street Journal has received subpoenas for records of reporters. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trumps-complaints-about-iran-war-leaks-prompt-aggressive-doj-investigations-b5d31c13 Mon, 11 May 2026 21:39:00 GMT Aruna Viswanatha Josh Dawsey Sadie Gurman Manuel Ceneta/AP