Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – live

Motion submitted by Virginia house speaker paves way for appeal to Friday’s ruling striking down recently passed redistricting referendum

Virginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for Republicans

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A reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Rome, to mend strained relations with Italian leaders and the Vatican after Donald Trump chided Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the war in Iran.

Rubio told reporters in Rome that the US should get a response on Friday from Iran to its proposal to end the war.