Dan Ronan

NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.

Virginia's Democratic Attorney General Friday said he would appeal a state court ruling that struck down a voter-approved congressional redistricting plan.

The plan could have given Democrats four more House seats in Virginia.

The state court Friday ruled the state legislature violated procedures when it placed the question before voters in April.

NPR's Larry Kaplow explains what this could mean in Virginia.

Virginia's appeal will be made to the U.S.

Supreme Court in the coming days.

The Census Bureau's internal watchdog has launched a review of a field test for the 2030 census taking place in parts of Alabama and South Carolina.

NPR's Hansi Lewong reports the Trump administration made last-minute changes to the test.

Stocks finished higher on Friday, and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.

The U.S.

economy in April added a stronger-than-expected 115,000 jobs despite the economic shockwaves caused from the Iran war.

The nation's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3 percent.

Economists had forecast the jobs report would come in at 65,000 new jobs.

The U.S.

is facing a child care crisis as operating costs and tuition continue to increase, leaving families with few affordable options.

Some places are looking to ramp up the supply by removing red tape to get new child care centers operating.

Cynthia Abrams with member station WPLN reports Nashville is testing that approach.

The National Football League and its referees union have ratified a new seven-year labor agreement which will improve officiating, the league says.

From Washington, I'm Dan Ronan, NPR News.