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Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

The Texas Tribune

Poll finds Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas’ Senate GOP primary

Every previous public poll had shown the attorney general with a considerable lead over Texas’ incumbent senator.

The Texas Tribune

Trump administration to scale back aspects of federal control of DC police department – as it happened

City and Trump officials agree to roll back putting DC police department fully under the control of DEA administrator Terry Cole, rather than DC police chief

The Guardian - US

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Gavin Newsom Says Trump Bent 'Knee' To Putin Ahead Of Alaska Summit

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif) criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday, accusing him of “bending his knee” to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their Friday meeting in Alaska.

Benzinga

National Guard Deploys 800 Personnel For DC Mission, Says Pentagon

All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday.

International Business Times

Elizabeth Warren, Says 'Get Your Hands Off Our Checks' As Trump Proclaims 90th Anniversary Of Social Security Act

President Donald Trump marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act on Thursday with a pledge to protect and strengthen the program through historic tax relief, anti-fraud measures, and administrative reforms.

Benzinga

DC homeless camps cleared out in Trump takeover as Bondi replaces police commissioner with DEA chief

‘I’d like to invite the president to spend some time here in a tent with us,’ one homeless person in DC said

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President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit

President Trump has nominated Rebecca Taibleson for the Seventh Circuit seat in Wisconsin that was previously held by Judge Diane… The post President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China’s Communist Party.

Al Jazeera

Paul Krugman Warns Trump Data Suppression Could Spread From Jobs To Crime, Inflation: 'MAGA's Feelings Don't Care About Your Facts'

Economist Paul Krugman sees a dangerous sidelining of inconvenient facts by President Donald Trump, with growing efforts to replace official statistics with narratives that align with political goals.

Benzinga

Trump’s approval rating dips again in new poll as some of his supporters sour on his performance

Just 38 percent of respondents approve of the way the president is handling his job, according to a new survey

The Independent UK

‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem claims 1.6M migrants have left the country. Even the group behind the number admits it may be overstated

‘I think these numbers just show exactly the genius of Donald J. Trump,’ Noem said

The Independent UK

'Ridiculous': How Washington Residents View The New Troops In Town

Outside the busiest train station in Washington, newly deployed National Guard troops wearing camouflage lean on a huge military Humvee.

International Business Times

Pam Bondi threatens prosecution for leaders not complying with immigration officers

In ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors and some county executives saying ‘we’re going to come after you’

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Al Jazeera

California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump

Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to ‘punch back’.

International Business Times

California To Change Election Maps To Counter Texas, Governor Says

California unveiled plans to redraw its electoral districts Thursday, as Democrats push back on what they say is Donald Trump's effort to rig next year's Congressional elections to safeguard his slim Republican majority.

Al Jazeera

‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security

To mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to ‘defend’ the programme, despite criticisms.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map

In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.

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The Independent UK

Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

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Latin Times

'I Threw a Sandwich': Protester Charged With Assaulting Federal Officer Amid DC Crackdown

A man has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D

The Independent UK

Washington homeless encampments clear out in anticipation of Trump crackdown

Advocacy organizations are helping clear out homeless encampments in advance of an anticipated crackdown

The Guardian - US

Trump’s DC takeover is a move of staggering hypocrisy

Donald Trump is concocting a drama in DC because he would like us to really stop talking about the Epstein files

The Guardian - US

Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline

Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violations

The Independent UK

Justice Department fires man accused of throwing sandwich at agent during Trump DC intervention

A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation’s capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department

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