American politician and educator, long-serving U.S. representative for Mississippi’s 2nd district
As of March 21, 2026, Texas prepares for a May 26 GOP Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both remain on the ballot after failing to secure a majority in the March 3 primary. President Trump has yet to endorse either candidate, with his decision possibly tied to the fate of the SAVE America Act. Democrat James Talarico won the Democratic primary, setting up a competitive general election.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's support for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in her Senate primary has caused friction with Congressional Black Caucus members, who feel his financial backing tilted the race. Stratton's victory highlights Pritzker's influence and potential 2028 presidential ambitions amid intra-party tensions.
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General is investigating contracts linked to Kristi Noem, focusing on a $220 million ad campaign and possible misuse of funds. The inquiry faces obstacles, including alleged White House interference. Noem and associates deny wrongdoing. The investigation is ongoing as of today, March 27, 2026.
In March 2026, AI and cryptocurrency industries spent nearly $20 million in Illinois primaries to influence candidates' stances on regulation. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, won the Senate primary despite opposition from crypto-backed super PACs. Rival AI super PACs Leading the Future and Public First spent millions supporting opposing candidates nationwide, signaling growing tech industry political ambitions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Guardian reports that South Carolina’s proposed map redraw would dismantle James Clyburn’s district, a long-standing symbol of Black political representation in the state. The move comes as Republicans respond to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling, raising fears of renewed racial gerrymandering and a shift in power.
Since mid-May 2026, Republican-led Southern legislatures have been moving to redraw U.S. House maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. Federal judges in Alabama have blocked a new map, South Carolina lawmakers have stalled a Trump-backed redistricting push, and Tennessee and Louisiana have enacted plans that would dilute Black-majority districts.