Supreme Court Clears California Map, Iran Escalates, Fed Nominee Blocked, Trump Attacker Gets Life

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · Feb 4, 2026 · 1m

Supreme Court Clears California's New Congressional Map: The Supreme Court of the United States allows California's revamped districts to move forward, dealing Republicans a setback while signaling potential implications for pending redistricting fights in Louisiana and other Southern states. Iran Talks Falter as U.S. Military Pressure Builds: Donald Trump warns that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be worried as Iran attempts to walk away from negotiations. Federal Reserve Nomination Hits a Wall: Senator Tim Scott publicly defends Jerome Powell while Senator Thom Tillis blocks advancement of…