Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote Over Trump’s Efforts To Add GOP Seats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump’s political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable…MORE

California Could Slash 5 GOP US House Seats, As Texas Moves At Trump’s Urging To Pad GOP Margin

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts. The tentative proposal comes in response to plans by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts and strengthen the GOP hold on the chamber in 2026.…MORE

August Recess Can’t Hide Tensions Ahead For Congress On Spending And Trump Nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. On government funding, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and…MORE

Dozens Killed As Palestinians In Gaza Scramble For Aid From Air And Land

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Witnesses and health officials say dozens of Palestinians have been killed or wounded as desperate crowds headed toward food distribution points or airdrops in Gaza. Israel’s blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That’s contributing to the territory’s slide toward famine nearly 22…MORE

Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders House Arrest For Former President Jair Bolsonaro

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for an alleged coup plot after losing the 2022 election. Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of heading a criminal organization that plotted to overturn the election, including plans to kill President Lula and a Supreme Court…MORE

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