Afternoon Briefing — May 27, 2026

Supreme Court Redistricting. Alabama Republicans have asked the Supreme Court to allow a new congressional map. This map is sought despite a lower court ruling that struck it down as racially discriminatory. Alabama urges the Supreme Court to unblock the GOP-friendly map.

Ebola Response. The U.S. plans to send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya. Officials say the U.S. is setting up this Ebola quarantine facility. This action comes as an American doctor battling Ebola is reported to be weak but stable.

Trump on Iran. Trump stated that Iran is "negotiating on fumes" and believes the regime thought they could outwait him. He also insisted that midterm elections will not impact his war strategy. The deal with Iran remains unclear.

Biden Sues DOJ. Biden has sued the Justice Department to stop the release of interview tapes. The lawsuit seeks to block the release of these tapes. This legal action targets the Justice Department directly.