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Andrew Bailey has resigned from his post as deputy director of the FBI, according to reports circulating widely on social media. Bailey, the former Missouri attorney general, was appointed to the senior FBI role earlier in 2025 as part of the leadership team under Director Kash Patel. Details about the timing of his departure and the reasons behind it have not yet been fully confirmed, and officials have not given a public explanation. The news is drawing immediate attention given the FBI's ongoing leadership turnover.
- 2Supreme Court blocks GOP-drawn Missouri map for third time▼Supreme Court bars GOP-drawn map in Missouri for third time
The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's Republican-drawn electoral map for the third time. The repeated interventions mean state election boundaries at issue will not take effect as GOP lawmakers intended. The ruling adds to ongoing national fights over redistricting, in which both parties have redrawn congressional maps to gain political advantage and courts have repeatedly stepped in to review them.
- 3Supreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map for third time▼US Supreme Court blocks gerrymandered MO congressional map third time
The US Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's redrawn congressional map for the third time, halting the gerrymandered district boundaries from taking effect while challenges continue. The repeated interventions keep Missouri's current congressional seats in place for now. The ruling is drawing attention from voting rights advocates and state officials locked in a dispute over partisan redistricting in the state.
- 4FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey to Step Down After One Year●Andrew Bailey, FBI deputy director, says he will leave after a year on job
Andrew Bailey, the FBI's deputy director, announced he will leave the position after roughly a year in the job. Bailey, a former Missouri attorney general, was installed as the bureau's second-in-command under Director Kash Patel during the Trump administration's overhaul of FBI leadership. His departure adds to a period of significant turnover at the bureau's top ranks.
- 5Missouri's Lack of Prenatal Mental Health Screening Linked to Maternal Deaths▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
Reporting from The Beacon highlights that Missouri does not require healthcare providers to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, and new mothers in the state continue to die. The report draws attention to maternal mortality tied to untreated mental health issues, and to gaps in state policy that critics say leave at-risk women without needed support during and after pregnancy.
- 6Missouri redistricting fight draws Supreme Court scrutiny▼Important Takeaways From the Missouri Districting Debacle and the Supreme Court’s Reaction to It
Legal commentary is examining the fallout from Missouri's congressional redistricting battle and how the Supreme Court has responded to it. The analysis highlights key lessons from the dispute over district maps, including questions about the procedures and legal standards governing redistricting, and what the Court's reaction signals for similar battles in other states.
- 7Supreme Court backs Missouri's 2022 congressional map a third time▼US Supreme Court rules in favor of Missouri's 2022 map for third time
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Missouri's 2022 congressional district map for the third time, rejecting renewed challenges to the state's redistricting plan. The repeated decisions leave the map adopted by Missouri Republicans after the 2020 census in place. Legal fights over the boundaries have stretched on since its adoption.
- 8Trump criticizes Supreme Court over Missouri map ruling▼Trump slams Supreme Court for blocking Missouri’s GOP-favored map for third time
President Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court after it blocked Missouri's Republican-favored congressional map for the third time. The dispute centers on GOP efforts to redraw the state's districts to their advantage, with the court repeatedly refusing to allow the new boundaries to take effect. Trump blasted the justices' decision, intensifying tensions between the White House and a court he appointed a majority of, and keeping redistricting fights in the national spotlight.
- 9FBI co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns●BREAKING NEWS Trump's FBI co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey has resigned, Bloomberg Law reports # AureFreePress # News #
Andrew Bailey, who served as co-Deputy Director of the FBI under the Trump administration, has resigned, according to Bloomberg Law. Bailey, formerly Missouri's attorney general, was appointed to the bureau's leadership alongside Dan Bongino earlier this year. The news is spreading rapidly across US politics circles, with observers awaiting word on the reasons behind his departure and what it means for the FBI's leadership.
- 10F.B.I. Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Departs the Bureau●Andrew Bailey, a Deputy Director at the F.B.I., Leaves His Job https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/politics/andrew-bai
Andrew Bailey, a deputy director at the F.B.I., has left his job, according to a New York Times report. Bailey, a former Missouri official who rose to a senior position at the bureau under Director Kash Patel, is departing as the agency continues to undergo significant leadership changes involving Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino. The reasons for his exit were not immediately detailed, and the development adds to questions about turnover at the top ranks of the F.B.I.
- 11Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Missouri Gerrymandering Ruling▼Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting Missouri gerrymander
Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court after it declined to back Missouri's congressional redistricting plan, which critics called a partisan gerrymander. The rebuke puts Trump at odds with a court that includes three of his own appointees, and the decision leaves Missouri's existing district map in place ahead of upcoming elections. Reaction has focused on the tension between Trump and the conservative-majority court over election mapmaking.
- 12Athlete-turned-senators shape Congress debate on college sports▼As Congress debates college sports, athletes-turned-senators like Eric Schmitt get in the game
Congress is wrestling with legislation over college sports, and senators who once played college athletics, including Missouri's Eric Schmitt, are taking a leading role in the debate. The discussion touches on issues like athlete compensation and the regulation of name, image and likeness deals, with lawmakers' personal sports backgrounds adding a distinctive angle to the policymaking.
- 13Trump reacts as Supreme Court blocks Missouri's congressional map again▼President Trump responds after Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's 2025 congressional map
The US Supreme Court has once again blocked Missouri's redrawn 2025 congressional map from taking effect, and President Trump has publicly responded to the decision. The map, passed by Missouri's Republican-led legislature, was part of a broader push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the midterm elections. Trump's response adds to the escalating national fight over partisan redistricting, with both parties redrawing maps to gain House seats.
- 14Trump Voices New Complaint About Supreme Court After Missouri Ruling●Donald Trump Has a New Complaint About the Supreme Court After Missouri Ruling
Donald Trump has expressed a fresh grievance against the Supreme Court following a ruling connected to Missouri. The former president, who has repeatedly clashed with the court and benefited from several of its decisions, is now criticizing its handling of the Missouri-related case. Details of the ruling and his specific complaint remain limited, but the remarks add to his ongoing public friction with the justices.
- 15Springfield approves $500K for addiction and mental health resource map●City of Springfield approves $500K for addiction, mental health resource map
The City of Springfield has approved $500,000 in funding to create a resource map connecting residents with addiction and mental health services. The project is intended to help people find treatment and support options more easily. Local outlet KY3 reported the council's decision, which comes as communities across Missouri and the US face rising demand for behavioral health care.
- 16Supreme Court blocks Missouri's congressional map again●U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has once more blocked Missouri's redrawn congressional district map, which critics describe as gerrymandered. The intervention stops the state's new boundaries from taking effect while litigation continues, marking a repeated setback for Missouri Republicans who pushed the map. Details on the court's reasoning and next steps in the case remain limited in initial reports.
- 17Private donors fund Missouri education board's commissioner search▼Private donors are funding Missouri education board’s commissioner search, strategic plan
Private donors are paying for the Missouri State Board of Education's search for a new education commissioner as well as the development of its strategic plan, the Missouri Independent reports. The arrangement is drawing attention because it involves outside money influencing key decisions about the leadership and direction of the state's public education system.
- 18Supreme Court leaves Missouri's 2022 congressional map in place▼U.S. Supreme Court leaves Missouri’s 2022 map in place
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to disturb Missouri's 2022 congressional redistricting map, leaving the state's current district boundaries in place. The decision ends a challenge to the maps drawn after the 2020 census. Observers see it as a significant moment for Missouri's political landscape ahead of future elections.
- 19Webster Groves police launch Missouri's first mental health app for officers▼Webster Groves police launch mental health app for officers, first in Missouri
The Webster Groves Police Department in Missouri has launched a mental health app for its officers, the first police department in the state to do so. The app is intended to give officers access to mental health support and resources. It is being reported as a first for law enforcement in Missouri.
- 20Court Ruling Reshapes Missouri's Congressional Map▼Court Ruling Impacts Missouri's Congressional Map
A court ruling is affecting Missouri's congressional district map, potentially altering how the state's districts are drawn ahead of upcoming elections. The decision could shift the balance of districts and influence which party holds an advantage in Missouri's congressional delegation. Further details on the ruling's specific effects and possible appeals remain limited.
- 21Cape Girardeau business owners urge action after downtown shooting▼‘We need to do something now’: Business owners share concerns after downtown Cape Girardeau shooting
Business owners in downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri, are voicing alarm after a shooting in the area, saying they need action now to protect their shops and customers. Several described growing safety concerns and called on city leaders and police to respond quickly before the violence hurts the downtown business community further.
- 22Webster Groves police launch app for officers' mental health●Webster Groves police launch 'Peer Connect' app to support officers' mental health
The Webster Groves Police Department in Missouri has launched a 'Peer Connect' app aimed at supporting officers' mental health. The tool is intended to give officers a way to seek peer support and address stress and emotional wellbeing on the job. The move comes amid growing attention to first responder mental health across the United States.
- 23140,000 Missourians Face Losing Medicaid Under New Rule●140,000 Missourians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under a new rule. One enrollee is suing
A new rule in Missouri puts roughly 140,000 Medicaid enrollees at risk of losing their health coverage, and one beneficiary has filed a lawsuit challenging the change. The suit is drawing attention to how the state is administering eligibility requirements and the potential scale of coverage losses for low-income residents.
- 24Mizzou researchers find bullfrog brains produce backup fuel▼Mizzou researchers discover bullfrog brains can make their own backup fuel
Researchers at the University of Missouri report that bullfrog brains can generate their own backup energy supply, a finding highlighted by the university's news outlet. The discovery could shed light on how amphibian brains survive periods without oxygen or food, and may inform broader research into brain metabolism and resilience in other species.
- 25Springfield, Missouri approves $500,000 for addiction and mental health resource map●Springfield, Mo., approves $500K for addiction, mental health resource map
The Springfield, Missouri city council has approved $500,000 in funding to create a resource map for addiction and mental health services. The project is intended to help residents and service providers better navigate available treatment and support programs across the city.
- 26Families speak out against Dent County funeral home practices●On Your Side: Families affected by Dent County funeral home’s bad business practices speak out
Families in Dent County, Missouri say a local funeral home engaged in bad business practices and are now speaking publicly about their experiences. The report, part of a consumer advocacy series, highlights complaints from grieving relatives who say they were treated unfairly, prompting wider attention and questions about oversight of the business.
- 27Missouri voters file second class action lawsuit against Denny Hoskins●Missouri voters file second class action lawsuit against Denny Hoskins in less than a week
Missouri voters have filed a second class action lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in less than a week. The repeat legal challenge targets the state's top election official, though details of the claims and plaintiffs' demands have not been made fully public. It remains unclear what relief the voters are seeking or how Hoskins has responded.
- 28Missouri Senator Discusses Downtown Revitalization Act●In Focus Missouri: Sen. Steven Roberts talks about the Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Street Act
Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts appeared on Spectrum News' In Focus Missouri to discuss the Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Street Act. The legislation is aimed at supporting the renewal of downtown areas and main streets across the state. Roberts outlined what the measure would do and why he believes revitalizing these commercial cores matters for Missouri communities.