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This week in U.S. politics, President Trump is confronting growing defections from within his own Republican Party, while preparing for a summit with China. A separate feud with the press is also drawing attention. Analysts are watching whether intra-party dissent will weaken Trump's position heading into high-stakes diplomacy with Beijing.

President Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court after it blocked Missouri's Republican-favored congressional map for the third time. The dispute centers on GOP efforts to redraw the state's districts to their advantage, with the court repeatedly refusing to allow the new boundaries to take effect. Trump blasted the justices' decision, intensifying tensions between the White House and a court he appointed a majority of, and keeping redistricting fights in the national spotlight.

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Missouri's 2022 congressional district map for the third time, rejecting renewed challenges to the state's redistricting plan. The repeated decisions leave the map adopted by Missouri Republicans after the 2020 census in place. Legal fights over the boundaries have stretched on since its adoption.

The Supreme Court has for a third time blocked the use of a Republican-drawn electoral map in Missouri. The repeated interventions mark an unusual level of judicial scrutiny of the state's redistricting, keeping Missouri's congressional district lines in flux ahead of upcoming elections. The ruling lands amid an intensifying national fight over partisan map-drawing, with both parties redrawing districts to seek advantages in narrowly divided chambers.

The Supreme Court has refused for a third time to approve a Missouri congressional map backed by President Trump, leaving the state's district boundaries unchanged. The repeated rejections put the map's Republican sponsors back at square one and add a new chapter to the fight over redrawing congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of future elections.

President Trump is set to announce a $15 billion steel project in Iowa, according to the Washington Examiner. The announcement comes as the Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election climate, and the timing is being read as an effort to showcase economic investment and manufacturing jobs in a key farming and industrial state ahead of the vote.

The US Supreme Court has for the third time declined to let Missouri put in place a new congressional map expected to help Republicans win more House seats. The order leaves the map on hold while litigation continues, and it marks repeated refusals by the justices to intervene on the state's behalf, keeping the redrawn districts out of use for now.

Donald Trump is publicly promoting criticism of a fellow Republican who broke with the party line on immigration, the New York Times reports. The clash underscores ongoing tension within the Republican Party over immigration policy heading into the 2026 midterm season, with Trump continuing to pressure lawmakers who dissent from his hardline stance.

Donald Trump publicly criticized the US Supreme Court after it rejected, for the third time, a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri. The rebuke highlights growing tension between Trump and a court shaped by his own appointees, with the dispute centering on gerrymandering claims and how far state legislatures can go in redrawing districts for partisan advantage ahead of upcoming elections.

A group of Republicans has called on President Trump to ban exports of U.S. diesel fuel, according to the New York Times. The push reflects concerns within the party about domestic fuel supply and prices, and pits protectionist energy policy against the oil industry's export interests. The debate comes as fuel costs remain a politically sensitive issue heading into the fall.

The New York Times profiles Mary Peltola, tracing her bumpy path to political power in Alaska and the enthusiasm behind the slogan 'She's One of Us.' The piece examines how her personal background and local roots shaped her appeal to voters in a state long dominated by Republicans, and the challenges she has faced along the way.

The US Supreme Court has blocked for the third time a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, halting its use while litigation continues. The repeated interventions keep the state's district lines in flux heading into upcoming elections, and the ruling is drawing attention from voting-rights advocates and Republican lawmakers who spar over partisan gerrymandering and the court's role in election map disputes.

The US Supreme Court has refused, for the third time, to take up a Republican effort to redraw Missouri's congressional district maps. The decision leaves the state's current district boundaries in place and marks the latest setback for Republicans seeking to reshape congressional representation in Missouri ahead of upcoming elections.

A new poll points to a difficult political environment for Republican candidates, according to the Burlington Times-News. The findings suggest voters' current mood may work against the party in upcoming contests. Details of the survey's methodology, sample size and specific races have not been made available, and no reactions from party officials or analysts have yet been reported.

President Trump is planning a trip to Ohio to campaign for Senator Jon Husted, who is facing a competitive re-election challenge. Multiple outlets including AP News and The Seattle Times are carrying the story, highlighting the White House's effort to shore up a Republican seat viewed as vulnerable.

The US Supreme Court has turned down a Republican bid to redraw Missouri's congressional map, rejecting the push for the third time. The repeated denials leave the state's current district boundaries in place, despite continued efforts by state Republicans to redraw them to their advantage. The decision is drawing attention amid broader national fights over partisan gerrymandering and redistricting.

With midterm elections approaching, Republicans are showing growing alarm about their prospects. The Washington Post reports Donald Trump returning to the scene of his political rise as his party struggles, while Axios describes the GOP outlook as going from bad to "craptastic." Time reports Republican panic over the possibility of a massive blue wave that could flip seats to Democrats.

Donald Trump has again spoken warmly about New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, in what Politico describes as the latest such display of cordiality between the two. The outlet argues the timing is awkward for Republicans, who have sought to portray Mamdani's brand of democratic socialism as a threat ahead of coming electoral contests.

A New York Times opinion piece argues that Democrats will not find it easy to turn data centers into a political wedge issue against Republicans. The article suggests the party's effort to campaign on data center construction, energy use, and community impacts is more complicated than it might seem.

The New York Times reports that Democrats may have found a workable formula for winning US Senate seats in Republican-leaning states. The piece suggests the party has identified candidates or campaign strategies capable of competing in states that have recently favoured Republicans. No further details are available beyond the headline claim.

Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas has announced he is stepping down from Congress. ABC News reported the announcement, which adds to the list of departures from the House. Gonzales has represented a Texas border district since 2021 and was known at times for breaking with his party. Details on his reasons and timing were not immediately provided.

The US Supreme Court has, for the third time, refused to let Missouri Republicans use new congressional maps drawn to favor their party. The denial leaves existing district boundaries in place for now. The repeated rejections highlight ongoing legal battles over partisan gerrymandering in the state, with Republicans pushing redrawn maps and courts so far blocking their use.

A fact check examines Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James, accusing both of shifting their positions on a potential war with Iran. The review highlights how the two politicians' statements on military action against Iran have changed over time, drawing scrutiny of their consistency on foreign policy.

Republican candidates across key battleground states are working to create distance from Donald Trump ahead of the election. Among them, Paul LePage, the former Maine governor and early Trump-aligned figure, has been criticising the White House's immigration enforcement efforts. Commentators, including MAGA-aligned radio host Steve Deace, have reacted sharply, with one post describing the moment as one of the all-time election freakouts.

Republicans are channeling campaign funds into a usually safe stronghold as Democrats show unexpected strength in races that could reshape the Senate map, according to New York Times election dispatches. The spending signals growing concern within the GOP about seats it would normally expect to hold, while Democrats sense an opportunity to expand their path to Senate control.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has released a new book addressing political hostility and division in American public life. The Republican governor, known for calling for civility after the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, uses the book to argue that Americans must lower the temperature of political rhetoric and find common ground across party lines.