Federal Court Blocks Texas’ Republican-Friendly Congressional Map The New York TimesJudge rejects ‘racially gerrymandered’ maps in Texas that gave Republicans extra districts The GuardianIn blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map PoliticoUS court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps BBCFederal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms The Texas Tribune

Epstein files bill passes resoundingly in House with only 1 no vote abcnews.go.comWhat needs to happen next for the Epstein files to be released Axios5 reasons why Epstein files may not come out even if bill passes USA TodayTrump Bows to Reality on Epstein Files Vote, in a Rare Retreat The New York TimesJust one member of the House voted against compelling release of Epstein files. Here’s who. The Boston Globe

Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing The Washington PostMBS tells Trump he wants to join Abraham Accords subject to path for Palestinian state AxiosTrump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist AP NewsTrump defends Saudi crown price, who US intelligence found ordered killing of Washington Post columnist PoliticoTrump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, in photos WRAL

Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein emails emerge BBCLarry Summers says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ after new Jeffrey Epstein emails and will pause public engagements CNNAmid calls for Harvard to cut ties with former president Larry Summers, tenure looms as familiar barrier The Boston GlobeFormer FBI agent says Epstein files to unveil secrets that will make elites squirm WJARAs Summers Sought Clandestine Relationship With Woman He Called a Mentee, Epstein Was His ‘Wing Man’ The Harvard Crimson

Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says AP NewsNearly 21,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg students absent from school on Monday, officials say WBTVImmigration Agents NC | Customs and Border agents spotted near businesses, apartments in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Morrisville ABC11How Trump Has Used ICE, the National Guard and Other Federal Forces Across the U.S. The New York Times'Heavy-handed': Border Patrol arrests 2 US citizens in Charlotte for allegedly warning others of operation WCNC

Brian Walshe pleads guilty to lesser charges related to death of his wife as murder trial begins CNNBrian Walshe, charged with murdering wife, pleads guilty to disposing of her body NBC NewsDad accused of killing mom of 3 makes bombshell guilty plea — but there’s a twist New York PostOn the eve of jury selection, here’s what happened in court in the Brian Walshe case Boston.comMA v. Brian Walshe: The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial Court TV

A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds CNNImproperly placed wire label caused power outage on container ship before crash into Key Bridge, NTSB says NBC NewsKey Bridge deaths could have been prevented, federal investigators find The Washington Post'This was preventable': NTSB investigation reveals cause of Key Bridge collapse WBAL-TVKey Bridge rebuild could top out at $5.2B, memo shows Politico

7 signs Trump is losing his groove PoliticoEpstein files give Trump a taste of political mortality AxiosAnalysis | The one saga Donald Trump can’t shake The Washington PostEpstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump’s 2nd presidency off course AP NewsCould Trump destroy the Epstein files? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Trump administration announces dismantling of parts of the Education Dept. The Washington PostTrump Administration Announces Steps to Dismantle Education Department The New York TimesMcMahon: The shutdown proved just how little the Department of Education will be missed USA TodayPower stripped from Education Department in latest Trump administration move to dismantle it Fox NewsTrump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department NPR

Chuy García was the first signer of top aide’s ballot petitions , document shows PoliticoHouse votes to rebuke García for election maneuvers PoliticoHouse rebukes Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia for succession scheme NBC NewsHouse Democrats vote with GOP to rebuke one of their members AxiosHouse reprimands Democratic congressman accused of subverting election CNN