The Louisiana State Senate has voted 27–10 to pass a controversial new congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black House districts. If the redrawn boundaries clear the State House, the map is highly anticipated to secure a dominant 5–1 congressional majority for Louisiana Republicans.

Queen Camilla wrapped up her high-profile state visit to the United States on Thursday with a personal stop at a renowned horse farm in Middleburg, Virginia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may retain his post as national security adviser to the White House while also heading the US State Department.

Donald Trump anchored his bid to win a second White House term next week on searing anti-migrant fear at a rally at Madison Square Garden, doubling down on his promise for a massive deportation program on Day 1 to reverse an “immigrant invasion,” News.Az reports citing CNN.