Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on September 8, 2026, denied a request to lift a block on Missouri’s new congressional map, which was expected to provide Republicans with a potential advantage in the upcoming November election. As a result, Missouri will continue to use its current congressional map, which favors Republicans with a 6-2 split in the House. Additionally, Canada has implemented retaliatory tariffs against the United States.
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Supreme Court denies request to lift block on Missouri congressional map; Canada imposes tariffs
The Supreme Court has denied a request to lift a block on Missouri's new congressional map, maintaining the current GOP-favored 6-2 House map for the November elections. Canada has also enacted retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
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