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Hello and welcome to your afternoon news update from The Associated Press. Today, the South Carolina Senate rejects President Donald Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps, the Supreme Court allows a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, and America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices.

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Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., center, joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, stands with members of the Congressional Black Caucus during an event outside the Capitol on May 19. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

South Carolina Senate rejects President Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat. Senators had political concerns, worrying that any map in a state where Democrats got at least 40% of votes in the past eight presidential elections couldn’t guarantee Republican wins in all seven districts, as well as logistical concerns. Read more.

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Supreme Court won't intervene in discrimination suit led by Black ex-head coach Flores against NFL 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. The justices rebuffed an appeal from the league, which wanted the case handled through its arbitration process rather than open court in New York. Read more.

America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms

Just a few years ago, America’s public schools were rushing to get every child a laptop.  Now, the conversation has flipped. After pouring billions of dollars into laptops, tablets and learning apps, many schools are facing a digital reckoning. Classrooms have become saturated with screens, and a growing number of parents, teachers and school districts are saying it is time to scale back. Read more.