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The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from implementing a redistricted congressional map to be used in the upcoming elections, allowing the 2022 district lines to remain in effect. The ruling comes as ballots have already been printed and absentee voting has commenced.

Seven-year-old Tarek al-Salami arrived at a therapeutic feeding centre in Aden after a two-day journey from Mokha, where the advancing Houthi rebels have exacerbated Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. Overwhelmed facilities are prioritising trauma care, leaving many vulnerable patients, including pregnant women, without assistance.

President Trump will address an audience in Washington on Tuesday, presenting a vision for America’s future during an event featuring notable figures including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. The agenda includes discussions on artificial intelligence and energy, with a dinner sponsored by Horizon Events.

The Justice Department announced plans to end over 50 longstanding consent decrees aimed at combating racial segregation in schools, deemed “onerous and outdated” by Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general. A spokesman noted that many districts have achieved “unitary status,” signalling the removal of federal oversight.

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon responded to GOP criticism regarding her Democratic Socialists of America membership, stating the focus should be on her policies, which include healthcare access and affordable housing. Nixon, who recently won the Democratic primary, will face GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in the upcoming election.

A federal judge has temporarily reinstated press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, following a ruling that questioned the Trump administration’s justification for banning the outlets from the White House. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly stated the bans lacked due process and were likely unconstitutional.

Students in Iran resumed classes on Wednesday after months of closures linked to the ongoing conflict with the United States, which has resulted in significant casualties, including 120 children killed in a strike on a school in Minab. Government officials marked the new academic year with traditional ceremonies.

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a custody dispute involving a California couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, and their surrogate, McKenna West. The court’s refusal to hear West’s appeal maintains the couple’s status as legal parents following the birth of their son, who has a severe heart defect.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin, Texas, while he was working for DoorDash. The officer was not wearing a body camera during the incident, raising concerns amid ongoing protests and calls for a transparent investigation. Garces Perez is in ICE custody with a deportation order.

President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, defending his foreign policy approach and predicting a potential deal with Iran post-midterms. He asserted U.S. strength in various global conflicts and announced an upcoming military agreement with Greenland. Trump’s remarks emphasised America’s readiness to confront challenges and maintain its influence abroad.