SUMMARY: President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, urged an end to intra-party conflict over his candidacy following a poor debate performance. As lawmakers return to Washington, Biden emphasized unity to defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump. Though some top Democrats, including Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Jim Himes, suggest Biden should step aside, staunch supporters like Reps. Maxine Waters and Bobby Scott defend him. Anxiety is high with the Democratic National Convention approaching, and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is holding private meetings to discuss the path forward. Biden remains defiant, insisting he will not withdraw.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi has amended its restrictions on absentee voting assistance for disabled or illiterate individuals after a federal judge blocked the initial law, citing a violation of the Voting Rights Act. The revised legislation now aligns with the federal act, clarifying who qualifies as a caregiver and can aid in ballot submission. Disability Rights Mississippi and the League of Women Voters, among others, initially sued the state over the restrictive list of eligible ballot helpers. Although the 2023 law aimed to prevent “ballot harvesting,” critics said it impeded legitimate assistance. The update ensures broader access to absentee voting while adhering to federal guidelines.

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SUMMARY: A panel of federal judges has mandated Mississippi to redraw certain legislative districts, citing the dilution of Black voters' power. The order stems from a 2022 lawsuit by the NAACP and Black residents. Jennifer Nwachukwu, an attorney for the plaintiffs, called the ruling a significant victory for Black Mississippians. The judges specified adjustments around DeSoto, Hattiesburg, Chickasaw, and Monroe counties, without creating additional districts. The Mississippi attorney general's office is reviewing the ruling. Redistricting follows each census, reflecting population shifts. Similar lawsuits in states like Louisiana and Georgia have also contested racial fairness in district maps.

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