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Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at Jim Crow era capitol

Lawmakers to convene for special session to redraw state supreme court districts at building with racist history

The Guardian - US · May 6

Indiana GOP Civil War Ends With Trump-Backed Wins

President Donald Trump's effort to punish Indiana Republicans who defied him over congressional redistricting paid off Tuesday night, as a majority of the GOP state senators targeted by Trump-backed challengers lost their primaries in a striking display of his continued power over the Republican Party.

Latin Times · May 6

'Endangering Catholics': Trump-Pope tensions escalate ahead of Rubio’s talks at Vatican

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to Vatican this week

The Times of India · May 6

Trump Slammed for Mocking Young Girl's Height During Talk on Sports Dreams and Tells Her 'Soccer Might Be Better'

President Trump faced criticism after a viral clip showed him questioning a young girl's volleyball skills due to her height, sparking a fierce online debate.

International Business Times UK · May 6

RFK Jr. out for revenge against skeptical senator

The health secretary has beef with the GOP senator facing a tough primary.

Axios · May 6

Marco Rubio confirms new US goal for Iran is to try to return it ‘back to the way it was’ before Trump’s failed war

One of the most humiliating moments in American military history!

We Got This Covered · May 6

'I've Aced Each One': Trump Brags About Passing Cognitive Tests Three Times During White House Small Business Summit

President Trump emphasized his cognitive test success during a business summit, diverting attention from policy discussions

International Business Times UK · May 6

Voices: This is already the most vicious local election campaign I can remember – and I think I know why

COMMENT: A big win is a prize politicians seem willing to fight for more desperately than ever, and no wonder – I have seen firsthand the damage a ‘midterm’ defeat can do, says Cleo Watson

The Independent UK · May 6

Trump revenge tour steamrolls Indiana holdouts

The group of state legislators lost their seats after defying the president on redistricting.

Axios · May 6

Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio, in White House press room, puts a spin on rising gas prices

Secretary of state says US is ‘very fortunate’ as Trump’s Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 a gallon – key US politics stories from Tuesday, 5 May at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 6