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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is seeking the release of depositions involving Republican opponent Ken Paxton to highlight Paxton’s history of legal controversies.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
A $500 billion AI datacenter project in southern Ohio has sparked mixed reactions, with local leaders expressing hope about jobs while environmental groups raise concerns about emissions and water usage.
First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
The Trump administration has paused all US immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates, canceling scheduled interviews as it pursues restrictions on applicants deemed likely to need public assistance.
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge lifted restrictions on President Trump’s mail voting executive order Wednesday, though Democratic state officials filed a new legal challenge as midterm elections approach.
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
A federal judge has struck down Texas’s drag performance ban for a second time, ruling it violates First Amendment protections and is unconstitutionally vague.
Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Three pro-Israel Democrats have been appointed to key roles on the House foreign affairs committee, a move that some say contradicts recent primary victories by progressive candidates critical of Israel’s Gaza actions.
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.
Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats are finalizing their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, moving South Carolina to first place and reshuffling early contests to prioritize states with more diverse populations ahead of a wide-open race.
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
A Nevada focus group of swing voters who supported Biden then Trump showed openness to socialist candidates, with 10 of 12 saying they wouldn’t automatically judge politicians identifying as socialist.
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
David Jolly, a former Republican turned Democrat, is running for Florida governor as he seeks to prove Democrats can win in a state that has shifted significantly rightward in recent years.
Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency
Stephen Wheeler, a data scientist and union leader at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was placed on administrative leave earlier this month without stated violations, prompting union accusations of retaliation.
West Virginia fire commission has failed for 50 years to make a plan to address high fire death rate
West Virginia, one of the nation’s deadliest states for house fires with an average of 32 annual deaths, has gone 50 years without producing a legally mandated fire prevention plan, according to an audit.
‘Unrig the economy for working people’: the California candidate who wrote updated labor laws
California Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a former NLRB attorney, is running for Congress to advance labor law reform legislation that would strengthen worker protections and has been stalled in the Senate since 2019.
In Ohio, Haitians’ American dream shatters as ICE prepares to deport them
ICE has begun fitting Haitian nationals in Ohio with ankle monitors as the Trump administration moves to end temporary protected status for approximately 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
Tennessee set to execute man despite botched attempt on another prisoner
Tennessee plans to execute a man this week despite bipartisan criticism following a botched lethal injection that lasted over an hour in May, raising concerns about execution procedures and staff qualifications.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions
Four US human rights organizations sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures undermine global prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Analysis shows Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9 million from oil and gas assets since 2005, prompting calls for recusal from an upcoming fossil fuel industry case.
White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
The White House has requested the Department of Justice revisit charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, after a federal prosecutor dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence.
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of electric shock-delivering gloves for officers by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security announcement.
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