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Congressional Reporter

Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
By Sam Gringlas

Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district

Sam Gringlas | May 29, 2026, 5:14 PM UTC
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.
How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE
How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE
Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
Sam Gringlas | Apr 13, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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