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The US Supreme Court has for the third time declined to let Missouri put in place a new congressional map expected to help Republicans win more House seats. The order leaves the map on hold while litigation continues, and it marks repeated refusals by the justices to intervene on the state's behalf, keeping the redrawn districts out of use for now.

The US Supreme Court has refused for the third time to hear Republicans' push to redraw Missouri's congressional maps, leaving the state's current district lines in place. The repeated rejections effectively end the GOP effort to shift the map in their favor, a move that had drawn national attention as part of broader fights over redistricting and control of the House.

President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings, according to The Hill's Sunday shows preview. The development is set to dominate weekend political talk shows, alongside Republican efforts to keep control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections. The rejection signals a hardening US stance toward Tehran, though details of the meetings and the deal's terms remain limited.

An author from Appalachia known for a memoir is launching a campaign for a US congressional seat, and is explicitly setting themselves apart from JD Vance, whose own bestselling hillbilly memoir made him a national political figure. The candidate argues their story and politics differ sharply from Vance's, positioning the race as a contest over who speaks for the region.

US authorities have opened an investigation after parts for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong. The case is drawing attention because of concerns that sensitive American military components could have ended up within reach of China, and Congress is reportedly involved in scrutinising how the diversion happened and what it means for export controls on advanced weapons technology.

Donald Trump is taking aim at some $800 million in spending as a budget fight intensifies in Washington. The move adds fresh fuel to an escalating battle between the White House and Congress over federal expenditures, with the dispute becoming a focal point of political debate in the United States.

Crypto companies and lobbying groups are pivoting away from hoping for comprehensive legislation from Congress and instead working directly with US regulators such as the SEC and CFTC. The industry is seeking regulatory clarity through agency engagement, comment letters and negotiated settlements rather than waiting on stalled bills. Supporters say pragmatic cooperation offers the fastest path to legal certainty, while critics worry it amounts to accepting rules written without legislative oversight.

25News asked members of Congress whether federal lawmakers should regulate artificial intelligence, putting the question directly to the representatives who would write the rules. The reporting highlights where US lawmakers stand on AI oversight, an issue that divides Congress as lawmakers weigh innovation against risks like misinformation, privacy and job losses.