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In blow to Trump, South Carolina state Senate rejects new congressional map

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U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) National Convention in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) National Convention in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Jeenah Moon Reuters

South Carolina's Republican-controlled state Senate on Tuesday rejected a new congressional map aimed at flipping Democratic U.S. Representative James Clyburn's seat, a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump from members of his own party.

(Reporting by Joseph Ax; Editing by Mark Porter)

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM.

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