•North Carolina Redistricting Battle: Republicans push through new congressional maps to strengthen GOP representation. Democrats vow to challenge it in court, but legal experts say federal judges may not act fast enough to stop the new districts.

•Jasmine Crockett’s Wild Senate Dream: The outspoken Texas Democrat with $4 million in the bank hints at a Senate run.

•Pentagon Under Fire: Another “narco-boat” destroyed. This time in the Pacific. Lawmakers from both parties raise alarms that these strikes may not actually be targeting drug traffickers. With a key commander’s resignation and leaks from inside the Pentagon, could Pete Hegseth face a brewing scandal?

•Israel’s Gaza Plan: A new U.S.-backed proposal would divide Gaza into Israeli- and Hamas-controlled zones, allowing reconstruction only on the Israeli side.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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