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Supreme Court Approves California's Democratic-Friendly Congressional Map

The Supreme Court cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections, a decision announced on February 4, 2026, according to NPR News. The map is considered Democratic-friendly and could help the party win five additional U.S. House seats.

The decision comes as Democrats and Republicans continue their fight for control of the U.S. House. The new map was made possible after voters approved Proposition 50, which allowed the state's Democratic leaders to temporarily replace the state's congressional map, according to NPR News.

Other News Developments

In other news, U.K. police are investigating Peter Mandelson, the United Kingdom's former ambassador to Washington, over claims he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein, NPR Politics reported on February 4, 2026. The investigation was opened after allegations surfaced that Mandelson leaked government information.

Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed by relatives of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S. airstrike last year is the first such case to reach a U.S. court, NPR Politics reported on February 4, 2026. The lawsuit alleges extrajudicial killings in connection with missile strikes launched by the Trump administration that hit boats off the coast of Venezuela.

Additionally, newly released court records revealed a misconduct inquiry into federal judge Mark Wolf, NPR News reported on February 4, 2026. Wolf, 79, retired from the federal district court in Massachusetts last November, after more than 40 years of service. The inquiry was terminated upon his retirement.

Finally, a report by the watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) found that the Trump EPA issued a record low number of legal actions against polluters, NPR News reported on February 5, 2026. The group examined court records and found that only 16 legal actions were taken in 2025, even compared to Trump's first term in office. The Environmental Protection Agency enforces the country's environmental laws.

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