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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
President Trump announced a major oil deal Friday giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast reserves following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus for comments linking a synagogue attack to Israel’s Middle East actions, saying his remarks were misconstrued.
Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance attends the New York ceremony and other officials visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump
Los Angeles fire survivors have faced nearly 600 days without over $15 billion in federal long-term recovery funds, setting a record delay under the Trump administration, while thousands remain displaced and struggling to rebuild.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating establishment candidate Alex Vindman, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds secured his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
President Trump, who promised a quick end to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, says he is now “not in a hurry” to conclude the conflict as it reaches the six-month mark.
In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, faces pressure to balance the president’s demands with prosecutorial duties as politically sensitive investigations mount under his watch.
Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November’s general election with primaries ending
As primary season ends, Democrats emphasize economic concerns like fuel and healthcare costs, while Republicans focus messaging on the rise of democratic socialists within the Democratic Party ahead of November’s general election.
President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s third attempt to move his hush money conviction to federal court on immunity grounds, saying his reasons were neither new nor legally sufficient.
Trial date set for four men accused of involvement in 9/11 plot
A trial date of June 5, 2028, has been set for four men held at Guantánamo Bay, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused in the 9/11 attacks.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point fired its only climate scientist after he refused to stop teaching about human-caused climate change, according to a lawsuit claiming violation of academic freedom rights.
US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
The US Postal Service announced new mail-in voting requirements stemming from a Trump executive order are now in effect, prompting immediate legal challenges from multiple states.
Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal
The US Navy faces severe budget shortfalls due to costs associated with military operations against Iran, forcing transfers from payroll and maintenance accounts, according to Pentagon documents and defense officials.
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Federal immigration authorities detained dozens of people in Danbury, Connecticut this week, part of a broader increase in ICE arrests across Democratic-led states that have sought to limit immigration enforcement operations.
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NumbersUSA: More Than 185k Aliens Classified as ‘Got-Away’ Just This Fiscal Year Alone
A recent report by nonpartisan immigration-reduction organization NumbersUSA revealed that a source in Customs and Border Protection said that in excess of 185,000 aliens have eluded capture by Border Patrol this fiscal year so far. The CBP source providing this...
5 Tips for Starting a Women’s Political Party
If you’re planning on running for any government office, you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Let’s face it; there aren’t enough women in politics. One of the main reasons behind that is because there are so many more social inequalities that have to be overcome to...
Corporate Tax Rate Report – WalletHub Study
With companies enjoying the tax cuts from 2017’s tax overhaul, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its latest Corporate Tax Rate Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the 2018 federal, state and international tax rates paid by the...
Fresno Police arrest 14 drivers during DUI Saturation patrol
On September 7, the Fresno police during a DUI saturation patrol had arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under influence. During a patrol of the Fresno area, the department indicated that officers made up to 140 stops out of which 20 drivers had no license or a...