"The Supreme Court signaled Friday that it will take a broader look at a high-profile redistricting fight over Louisiana’s congressional map, subtly expanding the scope of an appeal that could weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act."
"A bill that would prevent lawmakers and future presidents and vice presidents from trading stocks has advanced in the Senate. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more."
"Several Maryland congressional Democrats were denied access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Baltimore while trying to investigate reports of inhumane conditions inside. Rep. Glenn Ivey was one of those lawmakers barred from entering the facility and joins "The Takeout" to unpack the situation."
"The Royal College of Nurses says its members must be able to progress through pay bands quicker or they will ballot to strike amid fears of a spate of NHS walkouts"
"Texas Republicans have released their highly anticipated plan for how to tip the balance in their favor in next year’s midterms – redrawing the state’s congressional map in favor of more GOP seats."
"A special session of the Texas legislature is underway to address several issues, including the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports."
"The TUC has warned Tory and Lib Dem Peers to 'get out of the way' and 'stop trying to block' stronger employment rights for millions of workers in the House of Lords"
"A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Dignity Act, which could allow certain undocumented immigrants a chance to earn legal status. Nikole Killion has more."
"A Southwest flight dropped nearly 500 feet to avoid a mid-air crash with another aircraft after taking off from Burbank, California. Meanwhile, former N.Y. congressman George Santos is spending his first night in prison. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener."