Hundreds of federalized National Guard members are set to leave Illinois and Oregon

The Trump administration and Russian officials are reportedly working on a revised peace plan inspired by the situation in Gaza to address the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Moscow, which has lasted for 33 months.

Legal battles over mid-decade congressional redistricting are intensifying as deadlines for the midterm elections approach. A Texas congressional map that was expected to create five Republican pickup opportunities is currently blocked pending a Supreme Court decision. Additionally, judges are set to review North Carolina's new map, which could also favor Republican gains.

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, aged 79, has indicated that he may reconsider his retirement plans following a federal court ruling that blocked a GOP redistricting map. This ruling is a significant development in the ongoing debate over gerrymandering in Texas.

Congress has sent a bill to President Trump demanding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This legislative action reflects a bipartisan effort to enhance transparency regarding the investigation of the late financier. The move comes amidst ongoing discussions about immigration enforcement and other political matters.

The Trump administration is proposing to suspend 38 universities, including Harvard and Yale, from a federal research partnership program due to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. An internal memo indicates that institutions openly engaging in DEI policies will be excluded from the Diplomacy Lab, which connects university researchers with state department policy offices.

President Trump's attempts to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities have faced significant legal challenges, with a recent ruling in Tennessee blocking his plans. The court's decision reflects ongoing debates about the appropriateness of using National Guard resources for domestic law enforcement.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appealed a federal court ruling that blocked the state from using a voting map designed to provide Republicans with an electoral advantage in the upcoming midterm elections. The court found that the map unlawfully diluted the voting power of minority groups, marking a significant setback for the GOP's redistricting efforts.

A federal judge ruled that Texas' law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is unconstitutional, violating the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.