The New York Times

1. Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel New Era of Redistricting Wars

   The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics.

2. After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps

   The Louisiana secretary of state said the House primary election would be delayed after the court ruled the state’s congressional districts unconstitutional. The Senate primary will go forward on May 16.

3. How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders

   Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation.

4. The Homeland Security Shutdown Ends

   Also, Maine’s governor bows out of a crucial Senate race. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

5. Comey Indictment Shows Justice Dept. Got the Message From Bondi’s Firing

   In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say.