Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state

Two Black women reported experiencing delayed medical care while in labor, despite being close to giving birth, with incidents occurring in Texas and Indiana. These cases highlight systemic issues in healthcare access for Black women, as reported by NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah.

Two men from Texas have been indicted for allegedly planning an invasion of Gonave, an island off the coast of Haiti. Their scheme involved recruiting homeless individuals from the nation's capital to act as mercenaries in an attempted coup.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that determined Texas's 2026 congressional redistricting plan, backed by Donald Trump, likely discriminated based on race. This order, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will remain in effect while the court deliberates on the potential use of the new map in upcoming midterm elections.

Texas has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court after federal judges blocked a congressional map that was intended to secure five additional seats for Republicans. This legal action follows a ruling that deemed the proposed map a likely racial gerrymander, raising significant concerns about its legality and fairness.

The U.S. Supreme Court, led by Justice Samuel Alito, has temporarily reinstated a redrawn congressional map for Texas Republicans that had been blocked by a federal court earlier in the week. This decision allows the GOP to utilize the map ahead of the upcoming elections, despite previous rulings questioning its legality.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that determined Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates based on race. This decision halts the implementation of a map that was designed with the backing of former President Trump, which had been criticized for potential racial bias.

Texas has filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the use of a new congressional map that is perceived to favor the GOP in the upcoming 2026 elections. This request comes after a federal court blocked the map, ruling it unlawfully diluted voting rights for minorities.

The Coast Guard has updated its harassment manual to classify swastikas, nooses, and other hate symbols as prohibited. This change comes in response to criticism regarding previous classifications that appeared to downgrade the seriousness of these symbols.