Politics News Update — May 27, 2026 4 PM Eastern

Clockwise Politics News — Alabama has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, seeking to reinstate a congressional map favoring Republicans. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. A lower court previously ruled this map intentionally discriminates against Black voters, but the state argues for its use in upcoming elections. This move reignites a critical battle over voting rights and fair representation. In another Supreme Court development, justices rejected a lower court's attempt to investigate a Trump administration gag order on immigration judges.