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President Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court after it blocked Missouri's Republican-favored congressional map for the third time. The dispute centers on GOP efforts to redraw the state's districts to their advantage, with the court repeatedly refusing to allow the new boundaries to take effect. Trump blasted the justices' decision, intensifying tensions between the White House and a court he appointed a majority of, and keeping redistricting fights in the national spotlight.

Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, who is estranged from Attorney General Ken Paxton, appears in a TV ad urging Texans to back the Republican ticket that includes her husband. The New York Times noted she did so without saying his name. The unusual appeal from a estranged spouse endorsing her husband drew wide attention as the election nears.

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Missouri's 2022 congressional district map for the third time, rejecting renewed challenges to the state's redistricting plan. The repeated decisions leave the map adopted by Missouri Republicans after the 2020 census in place. Legal fights over the boundaries have stretched on since its adoption.

The Supreme Court has for a third time blocked the use of a Republican-drawn electoral map in Missouri. The repeated interventions mark an unusual level of judicial scrutiny of the state's redistricting, keeping Missouri's congressional district lines in flux ahead of upcoming elections. The ruling lands amid an intensifying national fight over partisan map-drawing, with both parties redrawing districts to seek advantages in narrowly divided chambers.

President Trump is set to announce a $15 billion steel project in Iowa, according to the Washington Examiner. The announcement comes as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election climate, and the timing is being read as an effort to showcase economic investment and manufacturing jobs in a key farming and industrial state ahead of the vote.

The Supreme Court has refused for a third time to approve a Missouri congressional map backed by President Trump, leaving the state's district boundaries unchanged. The repeated rejections put the map's Republican sponsors back at square one and add a new chapter to the fight over redrawing congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of future elections.

Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has released a new campaign ad, drawing attention on social media. She is the wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and has served in the state senate since 2019, making her political activities closely watched. Observers are debating the ad's message and what it signals about her political future and the Paxtons' standing in Texas Republican politics.

Donald Trump publicly criticized the US Supreme Court after it rejected, for the third time, a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri. The rebuke highlights growing tension between Trump and a court shaped by his own appointees, with the dispute centering on gerrymandering claims and how far state legislatures can go in redrawing districts for partisan advantage ahead of upcoming elections.

A group of Republicans has called on President Trump to ban exports of U.S. diesel fuel, according to the New York Times. The push reflects concerns within the party about domestic fuel supply and prices, and pits protectionist energy policy against the oil industry's export interests. The debate comes as fuel costs remain a politically sensitive issue heading into the fall.

Florida is drawing attention as a possible gubernatorial matchup takes shape between former Congressman David Jolly and Congressman Byron Donalds. The Tampa Bay Times frames the contest as a clash of ideas putting the state at a crossroads, with Jolly, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, versus Donalds, a Trump-endorsed conservative. The contrast is being read as a test of Florida's political direction.

A new poll points to a difficult political environment for Republican candidates, according to the Burlington Times-News. The findings suggest voters' current mood may work against the party in upcoming contests. Details of the survey's methodology, sample size and specific races have not been made available, and no reactions from party officials or analysts have yet been reported.

President Trump is planning a trip to Ohio to campaign for Senator Jon Husted, who is facing a competitive re-election challenge. Multiple outlets including AP News and The Seattle Times are carrying the story, highlighting the White House's effort to shore up a Republican seat viewed as vulnerable.

With midterm elections approaching, Republicans are showing growing alarm about their prospects. The Washington Post reports Donald Trump returning to the scene of his political rise as his party struggles, while Axios describes the GOP outlook as going from bad to "craptastic." Time reports Republican panic over the possibility of a massive blue wave that could flip seats to Democrats.

A New York Times opinion piece argues that Democrats will not find it easy to turn data centers into a political wedge issue against Republicans. The article suggests the party's effort to campaign on data center construction, energy use, and community impacts is more complicated than it might seem.

The New York Times reports that Democrats may have found an effective formula for winning Senate seats in Republican-leaning states. The piece suggests the party's approach could pay off in upcoming red-state races, though specific candidates or states are not detailed in the available reporting. The analysis is drawing attention as both parties assess their chances in the battle for Senate control.

Republican hopes of rallying voters around the 'No Tax on Tips' proposal may not deliver in the battle for control of the House and Senate, according to a New York Times report. The tax exemption for tipped wages has been a signature G.O.P. talking point, but its political appeal appears limited as a midterm campaign issue.

Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas has announced he is stepping down from Congress. ABC News reported the announcement, which adds to the list of departures from the House. Gonzales has represented a Texas border district since 2021 and was known at times for breaking with his party. Details on his reasons and timing were not immediately provided.

A fact check examines Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James, accusing both of shifting their positions on a potential war with Iran. The review highlights how the two politicians' statements on military action against Iran have changed over time, drawing scrutiny of their consistency on foreign policy.

A New York Times opinion piece argues that the long-standing 'God Gap' — the tendency of religious voters, especially evangelicals, to back Republicans — is weakening in Texas. It focuses on the US Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Dan Paxton, suggesting Talarico's faith-forward messaging is drawing support from evangelical voters who once reliably voted Republican.

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders are set to call a special session focused on fuel prices, according to Spectrum News. The move would bring lawmakers back to Raleigh outside the regular calendar to address rising costs at the pump. Further details about the session's timing and agenda remain limited, and reaction from Democrats or the governor's office has not yet been reported.

A column by Hutzell in The Baltimore Banner argues that Dan Schwartz has a genuine chance of unseating incumbent Representative Andy Harris in Maryland's 1st Congressional District. Harris, a Republican who has held the eastern shore seat since 2011, is facing what the column frames as an unexpectedly competitive challenge from Schwartz.

New polling reported by The New York Times shows Democratic candidates leading in governor's races in states considered deep Republican territory. The surveys point to an unexpectedly strong Democratic position ahead of the elections, and the findings are drawing attention as a possible sign of shifting voter sentiment in traditionally conservative states.

President Trump publicly disclosed Senator Tom Cotton's phone number amid a disagreement over daylight saving time, according to the Washington Post. The unusual move ties the long-running national debate over whether to keep clock changes to a public clash between Trump and the Arkansas Republican, drawing attention to both the policy fight and the breach of a fellow lawmaker's privacy.

New York Times reporting suggests the Republican 'No Tax on Tips' proposal may fail to deliver gains for the party in the battle for control of the House and Senate. The tax cut, promoted as a boon for service workers, appears not to be resonating with the voters it was aimed at, raising concerns for Republicans heading into the midterms.

Saturday Night Live used its Republican Midterm Ads cold open to parody Republicans' frantic attempts to stop a Democratic wave in the midterm elections. The sketch aired in the second episode of the show's fifty-second season, hosted by Dakota Johnson with Turnstile as musical guest. The bit drew attention online as viewers shared highlights of the political satire.

President Trump is in a public dispute with a Republican member of Congress over Daylight Saving Time, according to CNN Politics. The disagreement has drawn attention because clock-changing policy has been an recurring topic in Washington, with lawmakers pushing to make daylight time permanent while Trump has weighed in with his own position.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has released a new book addressing political hostility and division in American public life. The Republican governor, known for calling for civility after the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, uses the book to argue that Americans must lower the temperature of political rhetoric and find common ground across party lines.