A recent court ruling has dealt a blow to Republican lawmakers in the ongoing national redistricting dispute, tightening the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Russian state media reported that U.S. envoys—Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—are scheduled to visit both Russia and Ukraine this weekend in a bid to push for a ceasefire, though Moscow has refused to comment. The envoys, who met with President Vladimir Putin in January for a brief late‑night session, are part of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic effort to mediate the conflict. The dual developments underscore the complex interplay between domestic political battles and international peace initiatives.
The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battleSign up for US Breaking News emailsRussian state news agency TASS said the two US envoys seeking to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would visit both countries on Saturday and Sunday, but the Kremlin declined to comment.President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, last visited Moscow in January, when they held four hours of late-night talks with president Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Continue reading...
