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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.

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.

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.

A House Democrat has introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Trump, alleging sweeping abuses of power during his second term. The measure is widely expected to fail given Republican control of the chamber, but supporters see it as forcing GOP members to go on record defending Trump at a time when some are trying to distance themselves from him.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

The US Supreme Court has once again halted the implementation of Missouri's Republican-drawn congressional map, refusing for a second time to let the districts take effect while legal challenges proceed. The map, redrawn after the 2020 census, has been challenged in state courts as an improper partisan gerrymander. The ruling leaves congressional district boundaries in Missouri unresolved, with the state's districts remaining under the previous lines for now.

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 US Supreme Court on Friday again blocked Missouri from using a congressional map redrawn to give Republicans an edge in November's midterm elections. The order came less than two months before the vote, leaving election officials with little time to adjust plans. Commenters welcomed the ruling as unexpected good news from a court that has often backed redistricting efforts favorable to Republicans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The US Supreme Court has turned down a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, declining to reinstate the gerrymandered district boundaries. It is at least the second time the Court has rebuffed the GOP effort in the state, leaving the existing map in place. The ruling comes amid ongoing national fights over partisan redistricting, with both parties maneuvering to reshape congressional maps ahead of the next midterm elections.

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 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.

Donald Trump called on Republicans to vote by mail, reversing his long-standing criticism of the practice, according to The New York Times. The former president had repeatedly claimed mail-in voting was prone to fraud, and his shift is being read as an effort to make sure his supporters do not cede an early-voting advantage to Democrats in upcoming elections.

Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, who is estranged from Attorney General Ken Paxton, appears in a TV ad urging Texans to back the Republican ticket that includes her husband. The New York Times noted she did so without saying his name. The unusual appeal from a estranged spouse endorsing her husband drew wide attention as the election nears.

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.

Florida is drawing attention as a possible gubernatorial matchup takes shape between former Congressman David Jolly and Congressman Byron Donalds. The Tampa Bay Times frames the contest as a clash of ideas putting the state at a crossroads, with Jolly, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, versus Donalds, a Trump-endorsed conservative. The contrast is being read as a test of Florida's political direction.

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.

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 New York Times reports that Democrats may have found an effective formula for winning Senate seats in Republican-leaning states. The piece suggests the party's approach could pay off in upcoming Senate contests in red-state territory. Details of the specific strategy and which states are targeted were not provided in the available reporting, and reaction to the analysis is still limited.

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.