Midday Briefing — May 26, 2026

Federal Redistricting Blocked. A federal court has blocked Alabama's plan for new congressional districts, a move that could help Republicans. The court's decision prevents Alabama from using a GOP-drawn map that included only one majority-Black district. This ruling is seen as a blow to Trump and Alabama Republicans' efforts to instate the new map.

Supreme Court Declines NFL Case. The Supreme Court will not intervene in a discrimination suit led by Black ex-head coach Flores against the NFL. The court rejected the NFL's bid to step into the coach's racial discrimination suit. This decision allows the discrimination suit to proceed without Supreme Court involvement.

Trump's Cabinet Meeting. Trump is scheduled to hold a Cabinet meeting Wednesday at Camp David. This meeting comes as negotiations to end the Iran war continue and pressure grows regarding the Iran deal. Trump and his Cabinet will head to Camp David for these discussions.

DHS Targets Asylum Fraud. A DHS memo directs ICE to ramp up asylum-related fraud cases. This directive signals an increased focus on investigating and prosecuting fraudulent asylum claims. The memo outlines a push for more aggressive action in these specific types of cases.