2026-05-07
Redistricting maps redrawn. Iran deal talks resume. Shell profits surge.
Good morning. The Supreme Court's redistricting ruling is reshaping House maps in real time. Trump is talking deal with Iran again. And markets are pricing in a different world.
Morning Reality Check
Republican strategists are redrawing districts following last week's Supreme Court ruling. Democrats are doing the same. Both parties scrambling to lock in midterm advantages before the cycle hardens.
The Alabama Legislature has spent the week debating new district lines. Democratic lawmakers argue the changes dilute their voting power. Courts have already weighed in once.
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon told Just The News the Supreme Court will rule AR-15s are 'legal all over America.' The prediction drew no immediate pushback from the bench.
A federal judge released a document found by Epstein's cellmate after the 2019 jailhouse incident. First public release of the note. Epstein was convicted of sexual offenses.
Trump said his administration has had productive talks with Iran over 48 hours and a deal could be within reach. He also posted threats of more attacks on social media if Iran doesn't agree to terms.
British voters opened polls for midterm local and regional races. Results could significantly reshape Prime Minister Keir Starmer's standing.
Turner created CNN in 1980 and transformed television news. The entrepreneur, yachting enthusiast, and philanthropist died Wednesday. His media empire also included sports franchises.
The court denied a request to return voting materials seized by the FBI. Election officials and democracy advocates are sounding alarms over the continued lockdown of Georgia's ballots.
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Maps are redrawn. Iran talks resume. Markets price in volatility.
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