Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a new congressional redistricting map that is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had rejected the map due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an emergency ruling allowing Texas to implement a newly redrawn congressional district map that is expected to favor the Republican Party in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision reinstates a map that had previously been blocked by federal judges due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-3 decision that Texas can implement a new congressional district map that is expected to favor the Republican Party, overturning previous rulings by federal judges that blocked its use. This decision is significant as it allows Texas to proceed with a map that could influence the upcoming midterm elections.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can implement a newly drawn congressional district map for the upcoming midterm elections, a decision that is expected to favor the Republican Party. This ruling overturns previous lower court decisions that had blocked the map's use due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing increasing challenges as Republicans in the narrowly divided House seek to work around him, reflecting growing discontent within the party. This situation has escalated tensions, particularly among House Republican women who are reportedly in open revolt against his leadership.

The Republican Party is gearing up for a challenging battle in the 2026 midterm elections, following a series of setbacks and criticisms regarding their strategies, including gerrymandering and voting restrictions. Experts suggest that the GOP's aggressive tactics may have backfired, complicating their electoral prospects.

Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn by a margin of 52% to 46%. This election, held on December 2, 2025, was closely monitored due to its implications for both parties, especially in a district that heavily favored Trump in the past.

The House recently passed two bills aimed at addressing foreign influence in U.S. schools, garnering bipartisan support; however, over 160 Democrats opposed these measures, which target foreign funding. This opposition underscores a significant divide within the party regarding the approach to foreign involvement in education.