Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed US House map, orders statewide vote on its fate

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election, ordering a statewide vote on whether to uphold the existing map instead. The court's decision comes as the Republican-led legislature had approved the new districts earlier this month. A statewide referendum will now be held on October 4 to give voters the final say on the matter. The outcome of the vote is expected to have significant implications for Missouri's electoral landscape.