Democrats score midterm boost and Los Angeles limits students’ screen time: Morning Rundown
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By Elizabeth Robinson
Published on April 22, 2026.
A critical redistricting win in Virginia has allowed Democrats to gain up to four new seats in the midterm elections, a major victory as they aim to gain control of the House. A Pentagon intelligence assessment suggests Iran's military is not as weak as President Donald Trump has claimed. Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to limit students' screen time, following a decision by the Los Angeles school district. The Democratic-controlled Legislature has approved a constitutional amendment allowing the state to implement a new congressional map through the end of the decade, which would leave one solidly Republican district out of 11 in Virginia. However, Republicans have challenged the legality of the amendment, pending a ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court after the special election. The White House has taken steps to fast-track reviews of psychedelics and expand access to some peptide injections, which critics argue are inconsistent with the administration's stance on vaccines. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear at a Senate hearing, potentially setting up a potential collision course with Sen. Bill Cassidy, who has criticized his vaccine policies. The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted by the Department of Justice alleging it has paid informants in extremist groups.
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