News for May 8, 2026

Alabama took a step toward changing its congressional map by passing a law that would let Gov. Kay Ivey set new primary elections if courts approve the redrawn districts.

A federal trade court has blocked part of President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plan, ruling that the 10% temporary import duty was unlawful for the businesses and state that challenged it.

The Trump administration is expanding denaturalization efforts, with the Justice Department moving to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans it says got citizenship through fraud or serious crimes.

The Trump administration lifted a hold on immigration applications for doctors, but many other applicants, including foreign researchers and workers, are still waiting.

The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voter-approved congressional map, blocking Virginia Democrats and the General Assembly from using it to try to gain more House seats.

The Pentagon has started releasing new UFO files, and President Donald Trump is using the move to push more transparency while saying the public can judge the evidence for itself.

Iran’s ceasefire with the U.S. is under new strain after fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump says the truce still holds.