Some news stories you might have missed:
• Washington Post: Virginia voters have approved a referendum to draw new congressional districts that could add as many as four Democratic seats to the House of Representatives, awarding Democrats an advantage in the national redistricting war begun by Republicans.
Breaking news: Virginia voters approved a referendum to draw new congressional districts that could add up to four Democratic seats in the House, AP projects, giving Democrats an advantage in the national redistricting war begun by Republicans. https://t.co/NNvAj4zIsG
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 22, 2026
• Parade Magazine: Dancing with the Stars pro Mark Ballas apologized to fans after being forced to leave last night’s performance of CHICAGO on Broadway during the first act due to illness.
• CNN: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly paying informants to penetrate White supremacist, anti-LGBTQ, Nazi parties, and other organizations to “infiltrate” their ranks, learn about their activities and report their insight to law enforcement. I don’t see the problem…
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted over a discontinued program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other organizations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced. https://t.co/IUCwOuhPtk pic.twitter.com/FaL6gNRnmi
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 2026
• Axios: DonaldTrump has told confidants that Florida’s term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis is “begging” for a job having expressed interest in being attorney general, secretary of defense, and even a spot on the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Washington Post: Trump has extended the current ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now.
Breaking news: President Trump said that he would extend a ceasefire with Iran hours before it was due to expire, pledging to refrain from attacks until discussions with Tehran “are concluded, one way or the other.” https://t.co/T0mdJcVZCl
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 21, 2026
• CNN: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned from Congress (avoiding an expulsion vote) after being found guilty by the Ethics Committee on several charges, including funneling millions in COVID relief to her campaign. She has denied wrongdoing.
• New York Post: Lawmakers in both houses of Parliament have approved legislation that would ban anyone born after 2008 in the UK from purchasing tobacco in hopes of creating a “smoke-free generation.”
UK to permanently ban future generations from buying cigarettes: ‘It will save lives’ https://t.co/qwtNhaY1As pic.twitter.com/DokGbHOXmo
— New York Post (@nypost) April 21, 2026
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