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Virginia's Grotesque Gerrymander and the Bipartisan Death of Redistricting Reform

Republicans picked this fight, and Democrats responded by drawing some egregiously gerrymandered districts. In the end, voters lose.

Reason

2 ways Congress can improve its standing with Americans

ANALYSIS — In a time of bitter partisanship, there’s one thing that brings the country together: hating Congress. But while Capitol Hill is consistently and deeply unpopular, there are at least two specific actions members of Congress could take to improve their standing, if they have the courage. The numbers…

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Republican hopefuls in swing seats aren’t walking away from Trump

Voters in Nebraska’s open 2nd District have twice rejected Donald Trump, but the presumptive Republican nominee for the seat is “humbled” to have the president’s backing. Trump has been “doing great things,’’ said Brinker Harding, an Omaha City Council member seeking to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon. “We’ve got…

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Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

Roll Call

Rep. Cory Mills Says He Won't Resign Despite Misconduct Allegations And Resignation Of Colleagues

Republican Rep. Cory Mills said he won't resign from Congress despite allegations of misconduct and an ongoing investigation by the House Ethics Committee, as well as recent resignations from colleagues facing similar accusations.

International Business Times

Ex-Congressman turned CEO of Trump Media Devin Nunes removed after stock slide

The California Republican left Congress in 2021 to take on the CEO role

The Independent UK

Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns

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Hakeem Jeffries Warns Florida GOP on Redistricting, Targets Eight House Republicans by Name and Promises: "Maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time"

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a blunt warning after a major Democratic redistricting victory in Virginia, signaling that Florida could be next in a growing, coast-to-coast war over congressional maps.

Latin Times

GOP Lawmakers Fear Irreparably Broken Appropriations Process Under Donald Trump

Senate Republicans, already battling a record shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump, are openly warning that Democrats may force fresh funding crises this autumn.

International Business Times UK

Fed chair nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

Euronews

Virginia voters leave Donald Trump humiliated after voting yes to redistricting that benefits Dems

Republicans tried to play dirty, so Dems gave them a dose of their own medicine.

We Got This Covered

Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

Has the Cold War-era military alliance outlived its usefulness?

Reason

Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

The Texas Tribune

Pentagon announces US navy secretary is leaving ‘effective immediately’ and replaced with deputy – as it happened

Amid Iran blockade, John C Phelan has been immediately replaced with undersecretary Hung Cao, says Pentagon on social media with no explanation

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Map quest: Virginia vote leaves Trump seeing red – and blue

Virginia voters approved a referendum granting the Democratic-controlled legislature power to redraw congressional maps, potentially shifting the state's representation from a 6-5 Democratic edge to a 10-1 dominance. This redistricting battle, ignited by Republican efforts in Texas and countered by Democrats in California, could significantly impact the upcoming U.S. House…

The Independent UK

LGBTQ voters hope to knock out vulnerable Republicans and boost Democrats to victory with a pink wave in November

$15m effort will target key Senate races and eight House districts ‘decided by just 157,000 votes in 2024’

The Independent UK

‘Political stunt’: Critics slam Trump’s reading of a Bible passage one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus

Supporters praised the Republican president for reminding Americans ‘who we are as a nation’

International Business Times UK

Eight GOP Bills to Honour Trump Fuel Rushmore Plan as Backlash Grows Over Cost and National Priorities

Republican lawmakers propose bills to honor Trump, including a Mount Rushmore carving, sparking debates over costs, symbolism, and national priorities amid political divisions.

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‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’: A House Republican just defended the FBI director with a $250 million lawsuit and zero self-awareness

When the job never switches off, neither does the spotlight.

The Guardian - US

Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake

Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting push

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker calls Somalis a ‘net drain on society’ in interview

Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill lashes out at immigrants, telling Benny Johnson: ‘They’re not all equally compatible with America’s governing framework, they’re not all equally moral, they don’t all have equal dignity‘

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's 'Baby Mama' Says Republican Events Involve 'Drinking and Sex' While Democrats Were More Family-Focused

Ashley St. Clair says she experienced Republican events as involving heavy drinking and sexualised behaviour, while describing Democratic gatherings as more family-focused.

The Guardian - US

Diplomatic duties for Tim Cook after stepping down as Apple CEO

John Ternus ascends the throne – but Cook will stay on to manage tech giant’s foreign policy as executive chair

Axios

What to look for in Kevin Warsh's big day on Capitol Hill

Republicans are set to cast Kevin Warsh as a change agent.

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker dismisses Kash Patel scandal: ‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’

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