Democrats in Virginia are attempting to redraw congressional maps in their favor, while the Supreme Court handed down a ruling impacting California's redistricting, and other significant events unfolded across the nation, according to multiple news sources. The proposed Virginia map aims to secure up to four additional seats for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, a move reportedly spurred by former President Trump's redistricting efforts, according to NPR News.
The Virginia redistricting plan faces several obstacles. Legislative approval, a special election for a constitutional amendment, and the approval of Governor Spanberger are all required, with a looming deadline for the governor's decision, NPR reported.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order regarding California's newly gerrymandered maps. Vox reported that these maps are expected to give Democrats as many as.
In other news, a security researcher discovered a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in AMD's AutoUpdate software. According to Hacker News, AMD initially dismissed the vulnerability. Separately, La Sapienza University in Rome is reportedly dealing with a potential ransomware attack that is causing system disruptions, as reported by Hacker News. A new attack chain, the IAM pivot, is also targeting developers with malicious packages to steal cloud credentials, according to the same source.
In Maryland, a man was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly plotting to kill Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. Variety reported that the suspect was motivated by fears of a "fascist takeover." The search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson home. The FBI is offering a reward and investigating a ransom note in connection with her disappearance, according to Variety.
Other developments include Kamala Harris's campaign relaunch, entertainment updates, and political controversies involving UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a U.S. attorney, Variety noted.
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