What happens when states engage in "tit-for-tat" partisan redistricting?🏛️🗺️
ASP spoke to @kevinpkiley about the recent wave of gerrymandering taking place across the states, and he had an ominous warning for what's likely to happen if the trend continues.
Watch the full interview at the link in bio. ➡️
President Trump is in China as the U.S. and China battle over trade, tariffs, and the apps changing how Americans shop online. 📦
Platforms like Temu and SHEIN exploded in the U.S. over the last year, right as Washington cracked down on Chinese imports and low-cost shipping loopholes.
Swipe to see how the U.S.-China trade fight is reshaping online shopping and your wallet. ➡️
“Kamikaze dolphins” sounds fake… but the military has experimented with some pretty wild animal programs over the years. 🪖🐬
After comments from Sec. Pete Hegseth sparked conversation online, we looked into the strange history of animal militarization — from dolphins to bats to pigeons.
Watch to see the most surprising examples. ➡️
Should people actually be worried about hantavirus right now? 🤔⚕️
ASP spoke with @repraulruizmd about the recent cases and what the outbreak means for the public. 😷
Full interview at the link in bio.
A massive wildfire is burning through the Everglades 🔥
It’s part of an early wildfire season that has already burned more than 1.8 million acres across the U.S.
Swipe to see why experts think the risk could keep growing this summer.
Polls are open today in Nebraska and West Virginia for primary elections. 🗳️
Voters will choose which candidates will represent their party in the general election in November.
Make sure to head to the polls and cast your vote.
Should people who owe child support be allowed to travel internationally? 💸
The State Department doesn't think so. Under a planned policy shift, the government will start revoking passports for anyone who owes more than a certain amount of child support.
Swipe to get the details of the plan and find out what's next. ➡️
Raise your hand if you're a mom who wants a break this Mother's Day? 🖐️
The data shows that babysitting costs are outpacing inflation.
Swipe to find out the average cost of a babysitter in your state and why those costs are going up. ➡️
Can fruit-flavored nicotine vapes be safe despite their appeal to kids? 💨
The FDA recently granted approval for a company to market mango, blueberry, and menthol flavored vapes, despite concerns that the products could get more kids hooked on nicotine. 🥭🫐
Watch to find out why the FDA made its decision and the latest stats on teen vaping. 👀
Is it normal for a pope to be this involved in politics? 🙏🇺🇸
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo yesterday amid growing tensions between the Vatican and the White House.
But popes shaping politics and diplomacy isn’t new. From wars to immigration to human rights, the Vatican’s role in global affairs has evolved dramatically over time.
Swipe through to see how papal influence changed over the years — and what Rubio and Leo discussed. ➡️
This morning, the Virginia State Supreme Court overturned the recently passed redistricting ballot measure led by state Democrats. The court ruled that state Democrats "submitted a proposed constitutional amendment to Virginia voters in an unprecedented manner" in violation of state law, finding that Democrats did not follow proper procedure when rushing to put the measure on the ballot.
The measure would have given Democrats an edge in four more House districts, likely resulting in a 10-1 Democrat-favored split in the state's House delegation.
The decision gives Republicans a clear lead in the mid-cycle redistricting fight being waged across the states, with Republicans likely to pick up at least 10 seats from redrawn lines alone. That figure does not account for redistricting efforts underway in Southern states following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act.
Has the military conflict with Iran ended?🪖🏛️
ASP spoke with Armed Services Committee member @repgaramendi about the military presence in the Persian Gulf and his view on Congress's role.
🔗 in bio for the full conversation.
