The desperate, failed attempt to keep one Florida district Black Efforts to consolidate the Black vote here were frustrated, handing the Democratic nomination to a white party insider The Guardian - US · Oct 4
US Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time The US Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to reinstate Missouri’s new Republican-friendly congressional map, allowing the state to use its 2022 districts for the November midterm elections. The ruling ends a legal battle that began after voters challenged the Trump-backed redistricting plan through a referendum petition. The Economic Times · Sep 26
Why the Supreme Court rejected Trump-backed Missouri congressional map The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, potentially bringing an end to a long-running redistricting dispute as absentee voting gets underway in the state. The Times of India · Sep 26
Donald Trump’s attempt to unseat a prominent black congressman suffers a major court defeat. Then he breaks his silence: ‘horrible, ridiculous’ The legal fight over Missouri’s map continues. We Got This Covered · Sep 11
Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters Rapid changes in Missouri's political map confused voters about which congressional district they would have been in The Independent UK · Sep 10
Missouri’s voting maps saga reaches supreme court after conflicting rulings Appeal against approval of Trump-backed maps is latest move in legal back-and-forth spanning four courts The Guardian - US · Sep 9
Supreme Court Just Handed Republicans a Rare and Massive Defeat Over a Disputed Congressional Map The U.S. Supreme Court denied Missouri's request to use a new congressional map, leading to legal uncertainty as a federal judge issued a conflicting order, impacting the state's upcoming elections. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
First Thing: Conflicting court rulings on Missouri map threaten November’s midterm election The state can’t use new congressional districts under one court order – or its old ones under another. Plus, the architects in Europe turning urban spaces into areas of climate respite The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 4
In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed congressional map from taking effect in November’s midterm elections, potentially preserving Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City-area seat. The unanimous ruling requires voters to approve the map in a referendum, dealing a setback to Republicans seeking to protect their narrow House… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for November Missouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the state Supreme Court. The current ruling allows the Republican-friendly districts to remain for upcoming elections. This legal fight centers on voter referendum rights and redistricting authority. The outcome could… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos "I think we have gone a little too far," one House Democrat told Axios. Axios · Apr 21
‘That’s not just unfair, it’s un-American’: Kim Kardashian just came out swinging for prisoner rights She pointed out that some jobs they take on come with a lot of danger and no compensation. We Got This Covered · Mar 20
Where every state stands on redistricting after critical blow to Trump agenda Republicans still stand to pick up a few more seats than Democrats in mid-decade redistricting — for now, at least. Axios · Dec 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2025 ‘This is not right’: grassroots campaign aims to repeal Missouri Republicans’ gerrymandering A new congressional map was abruptly passed by Republicans in mid-September – but voters have a chance to rebuke politicians and stop it from going into effect
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district
The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2025 Missouri Republicans approve redistricting that gives GOP additional seat in Congress Move is win for Trump before midterms, but opponents pledge to take it to voters next year in referendum
Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025 Redistricting poised to spread ahead of midterm elections - Roll Call A tit-for-tat style partisan congressional redistricting fight Republicans started in Texas appears ready to expand in the next few months.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Four-term US Sen. Christopher 'Kit' Bond remembered for training a generation of Missouri leaders Christopher “Kit” Bond, a Republican who was Missouri’s youngest governor before serving four terms in the U.S. Senate, was remembered as a beloved statesman who helped train a generation of leaders
Top News · Jul 9, 2024 Rep. Cleaver Expresses Confidence In President Biden Missouri Representative Cleaver expresses renewed confidence in President Biden, emphasizing unity and positivity in supporting his campaign.
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024 Biden admits 'I don't debate as well as I used to' as Obama throws support behind embattled president The US President appeared more energetic in front of supporters on Friday after a 'disastrous' TV debate against Trump
Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023 Here’s why this Kansas City Democrat thinks people should have sympathy for Donald Trump WASHINGTON -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a Kansas City Democrat, thinks in most cases any elected official or member of Congress who can’t have sympathy for someone in a situation like former President Donald Trump is pathetic.
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Senior home to kick grandma out for ‘partying’ too much. It’s not true, she says KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- For Vivian Jackson, life at the Emanuel Cleaver II Senior Living Community center hasn’t delivered on the quality housing, relaxed atmosphere and welcoming community that was promised.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2023 Housing advocates warn GOP spending plan would be 'disastrous' Housing advocates are raising the alarm about House Republicans’ plan to dramatically cut the federal deficit to raise the debt ceiling
Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023 Calls grow for a reckoning on racism in Kansas City Northland after Ralph Yarl shooting KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As hundreds of people gathered in Kansas City’s Northland over the weekend to demand justice for Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager shot by a white homeowner in Clay County, Nicole Price heard a shout come from a passing car.