USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey takes a closer look at redistricting battles, and how the conversation is shifting to California.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the move by an appeals court to toss President Donald Trump's $454 million civil fraud court loss.

A federal judge bars the transfer of new detainees to Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility.

Erik Menendez has been denied parole.

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