North Carolina Democrats are opposing a newly approved GOP redistricting map that favors Republicans and could eliminate Democratic Rep. Don Davis, one of the state's three Black representatives, by redrawing districts to favor 11 of 14 seats.

This redistricting effort is part of a broader national trend influenced by political strategies and legal changes following actions during the Trump administration, with the new map approved swiftly amid protests and set to be used in the 2025 elections, despite expected court challenges.

An incident involving ICE agents firing at a TikTok journalist documenting raids resulted in injuries to both the journalist and a deputy marshal, raising concerns about law enforcement procedures during immigration enforcement operations.

Major national issues include ongoing government shutdown negotiations, U.S. military actions in the Pacific, and controversy over the construction of former President Trump's White House ballroom.

Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon delivered a record-breaking 22-hour speech protesting Trump's presidency amid the government shutdown, emphasizing concerns over authoritarian tendencies, while other senators advanced sanctions against Russia and China.

A man was arrested after crashing his car into a White House security gate and is undergoing a mental health evaluation, with charges likely related to unlawful entry and property damage.

The U.S. Justice Department reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause investigations into its admissions and financial aid practices, requiring the university to adhere to federal anti-discrimination guidelines and provide quarterly data through 2028.

Lawmakers in West Virginia were unaware that cannabis tax revenue was being held at a credit union and not allocated to specific programs, highlighting oversight issues despite the state's history with the opioid crisis.

A federal judge extended the indefinite order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago and paused investigations into the University of Virginia's admissions practices amid politicization concerns, with the federal government seeking Supreme Court intervention.

The USDA's 2024 household food security report was halted due to politicization and government shutdown, complicating efforts to assess hunger and food insecurity amid federal aid cuts.

The U.S. Treasury announced plans for a significant increase in sanctions against Russia's top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as part of broader efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, amid ongoing regional tensions and efforts to support a truce.