"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land."

President of the Kentucky Senate Robert Stivers, cautioning against efforts to redraw Kentucky’s congressional map to eliminate the state’s lone Democratic seat. The longtime legislative leader said he pushed back on White House pressure to gerrymander the map, pointing to past attempts that backfired politically, including a 1990s redraw aimed at then-Rep. Hal Rogers that instead weakened Democrats and helped Republicans flip seats. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announcing a sweeping overhaul of U.S. nutrition guidelines under the Trump administration. Kennedy said the updated guidance moves away from the carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid and instead emphasizes protein, healthy fats and whole grains. He framed the shift as part of his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, arguing that ultra-processed foods pose a threat to children’s health, the economy and national security. Kennedy also cited collaboration with the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics on the new guidelines. (The Los Angeles Times)

President Donald Trump, venting frustration at a retreat for House Republicans as he urged the party to reverse its political momentum ahead of the midterm elections. Trump blamed messaging failures for weak polling and warned that losing control of Congress could lead to another impeachment push by Democrats. (Bloomberg)

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, in renewing a statewide emergency declaration that allows Louisiana officials to fast-track contracts and bypass normal procurement rules to respond to cyber attacks. The order extends a state of emergency first declared in 2023, after a series of high-profile breaches exposed millions of records and disrupted essential services. (Nola.com)