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The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new congressional map that voters approved, delivering a major victory for Democrats ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

The Trump administration will withdraw 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.

In an exclusive interview with Tom Llamas, President Trump says he learned from Minneapolis that “maybe we could use a little bit of a softer touch. But you still have to be tough.” His comments come as the Trump administration announced plans to withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota.

As the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, enters its fourth day, NBC News has learned of two reports of ransom notes sent to news organizations that reference Nancy Guthrie. NBC News has not seen those notes and so far no law enforcement agency has substantiated them. It comes as FBI agents work closely with local authorities and supporters across the country continue to stand by Savannah. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY with analysis.

Israelis wonder whether US will favour its own geopolitical priorities over Israel in its decision over Iran attack.

Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.