Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as Louisiana braces for landfall
What's next: Bertha could bring 1 to 4 feet of storm surge, up to 8 inches of rain and isolated tornadoes along the Gulf Coast.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
Subject
#Alabama
Alabama Republicans vote in Senate runoff to replace Tuberville
Why it matters: Barry Moore carries Donald Trump's backing into a test of his pull with GOP primary voters.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
Trump-backed runoffs in Georgia and Alabama test his grip on GOP
Why it matters: Georgia candidate Rick Jackson has spent more than $100 million trying to beat Trump-backed Burt Jones.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Judge bars Alabama from using nitrogen gas in Jeffrey Lee execution
What's next: Alabama is appealing, and the dispute over nitrogen hypoxia could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
The New York Times, BBC News (World) +3
Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-favored House map for 2026
Why it matters: The ruling weakens protections for Black voting power and could spur late redistricting fights in other states.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Supreme Court restores Alabama map, likely flipping 1 House seat
Why it matters: The order leaves Alabama with six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning seat for the 2026 midterms.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4