Bill Freeman April 22, 2026
Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections.
AP News
Trump says US is extending ceasefire while awaiting proposal from Iran
Two ships came under attack Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war.
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.21.26
Today’s edition of quick hits.
MS NOW • Steve Benen
Coalition repairs, red-meat speeches and personnel moves: The White House jumps into midterms mode
The dive comes as the president’s poll numbers sag and Republicans grow increasingly concerned about their midterms prospects.
POLITICO
Tennessee Senate approves school voucher expansion - Nashville Banner
Tennessee Senate approves 15,000 additional school vouchers, allocating an additional $260 million and matching the House version of the bill.
Nashville Banner • Lillian Avedian
Tennessee passes bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers. CVS plans to sue. • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers overwhelmingly passed legislation banning a pharmacy from owning a pharmacy benefit manager, targeting CVS.
Tennessee Lookout • Adam Friedman
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Bad Vibes and Broken Promises
More thoughts on the roots of Americans’ anger about the economy
Paul Krugman
New poll: 55% support impeaching Trump
Support for impeachment rivals levels during Donald Trump's first presidency, when he was impeached twice, and for impeaching Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal
G. Elliott Morris
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