Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new House map that favored GOP
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
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SCOTUS again blocks Missouri map favoring GOP
The Supreme Court on Friday again blocked a Missouri congressional map that could have given Republicans an edge in the midterms. Earlier, the high court also allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded database to check voter citizenship. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Redrawn Missouri congressional map lands before Supreme Court for third time
The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump.
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.
SCOTUS rebuffs Missouri request for new House map
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied an emergency application to block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling barring the state from using its new congressional map, which favors Republicans. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in
The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.
Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session
Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during the special legislative session.
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Redistricting may give GOP an edge in midterms
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Warnock on congressional oversight of Iran war
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Kiley calls for congressional role in Iran deal
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Florida Supreme Court keeps redistricted congressional map in place
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Why Alabama's redistricting plan was blocked
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Why Trump is backing Paxton over Cornyn
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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state discriminated by race
The three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.
Federal judges block Alabama's latest map
A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama Republicans' attempt to use a 2023 congressional map previously ruled unconstitutional, citing "race-based discrimination." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
New South Carolina congressional map expected
Republican state lawmakers in South Carolina are expected to help advance a new congressional map. Political strategist Antjuan Seawright joins with more details.
Expert: Current redistricting wave unprecedented
The redistricting battle for the 2026 midterms will have a profound impact on the balance of power in Washington, D.C. CBS News' David Becker, Anthony Salvanto, Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Inside the redistricting effect on primaries
Some Alabama primary races were postponed from Tuesday due to the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News' Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto, along with Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik, take a look at how redistricting efforts are changing primary battles across the country.
Redistricting's net effect on 2026 midterms
The redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats across the U.S. will shape the November midterms. Kyle Kondik, CBS News contributor and managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joins to discuss.
Primaries to watch in Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Kentucky and Pennsylvania are among the states holding primary contests on Tuesday night. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins with analysis.
Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds
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Alabama primaries heat up
Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama for key primary races following the Supreme Court's recent decision on Louisiana's congressional map. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizellle has more.
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