NPR News: 05-07-2026 11PM EDT

This NPR News Now episode rounds up recent developments across U.S. politics, cybersecurity, disaster policy, public health, and wildlife conservation, reflecting actions tied to the Trump administration alongside unrelated incidents.

Tennessee Redistricting Splits Memphis for GOP Gain

Tennessee lawmakers approved new congressional maps that split Memphis, previously contained in a single district, as part of President Trump's push to create more Republican seats in Congress. The move drew protests with chants of "No Jim Crow 2.0" during the legislative session. To enable this mid-decade redistricting, the state struck down a 50-year-old law prohibiting such changes, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act. Republican backers argue the maps could allow all nine of Tennessee's House members to be GOP. The rapid process raises concerns for voters in the military and overseas, who may face disrupted access. Reporter Marion Abacayao from Nashville noted the quick turnaround's potential impacts.