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Welcome to the latest edition of From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter delivering insightful reporting and analysis from the NBC News political team. We cover everything from the White House to Capitol Hill and the ongoing election campaigns. In today’s report, Jonathan Allen explores the troubling polling numbers for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Additionally, our Decision Desk offers an in-depth look at the district-level results that made Virginia’s redistricting races unexpectedly close. Football fans tuning in for tonight’s NFL Draft won’t want to miss my colleague Ben Camisar’s mock draft. — Adam Wollner President Trump’s Poll…

Federal High Court Prepares to Rule on EFCC’s Evidence Alteration Request The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver a ruling on Friday concerning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) request to amend a witness’s testimony by presenting him with his original statement to the commission. Adjournment Leads to Anticipation of Judgment Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the trial involving Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, on Thursday, postponing the proceedings to focus on this pivotal evidence issue. The court is expected to issue a judgment on the matter on the following day. Defense Counsel Challenges…

Slow Start for Charlie Hull at Chevron Championship In the opening round of the Chevron Championship, England’s Charlie Hull faced a challenging start, finishing with a level par score of 72. This positioned her tied for 26th, five strokes off the early clubhouse leader. Hull’s performance marked a disappointing beginning for the first women’s major of 2026. Mimi Rose Trails Early Leaders Fellow British golfer Mimi Rose started the day strong with a 3-under 69, although she ultimately ended the round behind Thailand’s Patti Tavatanakit and South Korea’s Somi Lee, both of whom shot impressive 5-under 67s. Rose’s early performance…

Deepening Divisions Among House Republicans Over Immigration Reform House Republicans are grappling with significant divisions regarding the bipartisan immigration reform bill, with some members urging President Donald Trump to take a stand. The Dignity Act, championed by Republican Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, has been a focal point of intense debate, with calls for it to be reviewed in committee and brought to a vote on the House floor. Opposition emerged swiftly from conservatives within the Republican conference, who labeled the proposed legislation a “mass amnesty” and a stark rejection of Trump’s established immigration policies. Representative Brandon Gill (R-Texas) expressed his…

Charges Filed Against Former Kaduna State Governor The Department of State Services (DSS) has indicted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly intercepting communications from National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The indictment was announced on Thursday and includes five amended counts presented before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja. El-Rufai has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Details of the Indictment The case is registered as FHC/ABJ/99/2026. At the initial hearing, Oluwole Aladedoye, representing the DSS, informed the court that an agreement had been reached for the defendant to accept a plea deal. Nonetheless, he…

Dangote Plans Major Oil Refinery in Tanzania with Regional Partners Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual and CEO of the Dangote Group, has revealed intentions to construct a significant oil refinery in Tanzania in collaboration with Kenya and Uganda. This initiative is inspired by his flagship facility in Nigeria, which boasts a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. Dangote made this announcement at a conference focused on infrastructure financing in Nairobi, attended by key regional leaders including Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. He expressed optimism about the project’s potential, contingent on securing political backing from the involved…

Enzo Maresca Emerges as Front-Runner to Succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City Enzo Maresca is widely regarded as the leading candidate to take over from Pep Guardiola as the manager of Manchester City, who is expected to depart at the conclusion of the season. Maresca has been out of a managerial role since departing Chelsea in January. Discussions about his potential return to the Etihad Stadium have reportedly been positive, positioning him as a strong possibility to replace Guardiola this summer. Although Guardiola has one year remaining on his contract, it is understood that he is weighing his options about…

Philadelphia City Council Approves Legislation to Limit Immigration Enforcement On Thursday, the Philadelphia City Council secured a significant victory by passing a comprehensive bill aimed at curbing immigration enforcement activities within the city. The legislation garnered a veto-proof majority, signaling strong support among council members. The initiative was spearheaded by Rep. Kendra Brooks, the Minority Leader of the Working Families Party, alongside Democratic Rep. Lou Landau. Their efforts gained momentum shortly after a tragic incident in which federal immigration agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis. Following the vote, Brooks emphasized the council’s commitment to standing against federal…

Wildfires Rage Amid Severe Drought in Southeastern U.S. Eight wildfires are currently burning across southern Georgia and northern Florida, exacerbated by an ongoing severe drought that has affected the region significantly. As a result of the wildfires, air quality has deteriorated in parts of the Southeast, particularly near Savannah, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina, where hazardous conditions have been reported. A particularly large wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, has consumed approximately 5,000 acres and is only 15% contained as of Thursday morning. Officials have noted that the fire has destroyed 54 buildings and poses a threat to around 1,000 homes.…

Central Bank of Nigeria Enhances Collaboration with Private Sector to Boost Industrial Growth The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying its efforts to collaborate with the private sector, aiming to minimize investment risks associated with the country’s raw materials value chain. This initiative seeks to stimulate industrial growth and enhance investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic landscape. Strategic Focus on Data Systems and Stakeholder Engagement Usman Okpanachi, Director of Statistics at the CBN, indicated that the apex bank intends to reinforce data systems, improve policy linkages, and heighten engagement with stakeholders. These steps form part of a broader strategy to…