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.