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Trump: Missouri Supreme Court ‘ridiculously ruled in favor’ of blocking redistricting plan
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Trump: Missouri Supreme Court ‘ridiculously ruled in favor’ of blocking redistricting plan
President Trump on Thursday condemned the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision to block new congressional lines drawn to benefit Republicans from being used in the state’s November election. The state’s highest court unanimously ruled Thursday evening that this map, which were used in the state’s primary elections last month, “did not go into effect and will…

Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday evening to keep a Democrat-led redistricting referendum on the ballot this November but with different wording. The ruling, which overturns a lower court’s decision to block this proposed ballot question, is a major victory in the Democratic Party’s efforts to boost their chances at reclaiming the House this fall. …

Auto companies call for ban on Chinese-made cars
A group representing American automakers sent a letter Thursday to congressional leaders asking for a “permanent ban” on Chinese-made cars in the U.S. John Bozzella, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s CEO and president, described in the letter China’s manufacturing industry as “rooted in a well-documented pattern of unfair trade, subsidies, intellectual property theft and surveillance.”…

Trump administration warns agencies could stop helping Smithsonian
The Trump administration is threatening to cut off federal agencies’ participation with the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leaders of promoting a “culture of ideological activism” — the latest move in an ongoing dispute surrounding the world’s largest museum complex’s presentation of exhibits about the U.S. In a letter to Smithsonian leaders last Friday, Interior Secretary…

Trump announces Telle as acting Army Secretary following Driscoll’s resignation
President Trump announced Thursday evening that Adam Telle, the current assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will be the acting Army Secretary following this week’s resignation of Dan Driscoll. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post announcing Telle’s appointment. As assistant secretary…

What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations Several medical groups have joined together to release 2026-2027 respiratory virus immunization recommendations, filling a void left by the relative silence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AP Photo/Juan Karita, File…
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US Navy Considering These Three Foreign Ships for New Frigate Design
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The Fallout of Russia’s Failed Drone Attack on Germany
European nations join Berlin in punishing Moscow for an alleged unsuccessful attack on Leipzig airport.