The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously halted the implementation of a new Republican-leaning House map ahead of the midterm elections, ordering a statewide referendum on its validity. This decision preserves the previous map, maintaining six GOP-leaning and two Democratic-leaning districts for the November general election.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that Sean Parnell is his preferred candidate for Army Secretary, according to senior officials. Parnell, currently the Pentagon spokesperson, previously served in the Army and has been recognised for his military service. The White House is seeking a successor for Dan Driscoll, who recently resigned.

Elon Musk’s America PAC spent over $800,000 in August to support Republican candidates in key Senate and House races, mainly in Texas and Maine. The spending indicates further financial backing ahead of the midterms, with Musk previously pledging over $100 million for November.

A Coast Guard jet with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and 13 others made an emergency landing outside Washington, D.C., due to engine failure. The C-37A, designed for senior officials, landed safely at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport without incident, according to airport officials.

Alaska’s upcoming general election will feature notable candidates following the state’s top-four primary. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces challenger Daniel J. Sullivan, sharing his name, and felon Eric Hafner is on the ballot for the House race. Election changes in 2020 have altered the state’s political landscape.

Since Pete Hegseth took office as defence secretary at the start of the second Trump administration, at least 20 military and civilian leaders have been removed. This includes high-ranking officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as prominent civilian officials, citing a shift in leadership focus.