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Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bid

Allred says he has learned to show up more in his attempt at a Senate do-over. But critics contend he’s not generating enough attention.

The Texas Tribune

In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

The Texas Tribune

DC national guard will start deploying on streets of Washington DC, says White House – as it happened

Deployment to reportedly start a day after Trump ordered their arrival and took control of the city’s police force

The Guardian - US

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Muriel Bowser Warned 5 Years Ago Trump's Police Takeover Would Be 'Complete Disaster,' Now Says She'll Work 'Every Day' To Prevent It

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back Monday against comparisons to 2020's racial justice protests, insisting her administration is prepared to maintain control and protect residents.

Benzinga

Tariff Reversal Could Threaten Social Security, Medicare, Warns Trump Team— 'America Could Go From Strength To Failure'

The Trump administration has cautioned that a reversal of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs could pose a threat to federal benefits such as Social Security and Medicare.

Benzinga

Greg Abbott Threatens To 'Eliminate' 10 Democratic Districts As Texas Prepares Redistricting Counterstrike Against California's Map Overhaul

Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) is signaling an aggressive escalation in the national redistricting battle, warning that the Lone Star State could eliminate as many as 10 Democratic-held congressional districts if California moves forward with a plan to reduce the number of Republican seats.

Benzinga

Nancy Pelosi Says Americans Know Republicans 'Ripped Away' Health Care, Will Lose Midterms — 'Unacceptable' They Want To Change Rules Mid-Game

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday accused Republicans of trying to "cheat" in Texas' election fight, as Democratic lawmakers left the state to block GOP proposals and rallied with California leaders in Sacramento.

Benzinga

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Trump’s federal forces are ‘hitting the streets’ of DC while critics claim takeover is attempted distraction from the ‘Epstein files’

‘He needs to get his base talking and thinking about something besides his refusal to open up the Epstein files because he's mixed up in them,’ former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

The Independent UK

Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC?

President is deploying National Guard in response to what he calls a crime emergency, with 800 troops to be sent to DC.

Al Jazeera

Trump names conservative economist to lead labour statistics agency

US president’s nomination comes after firing of agency head raised concerns about integrity of US government statistics.

Al Jazeera

Trump news at a glance: president’s Washington DC takeover condemned

Trump’s depiction of ‘lawless’ city at odds with crime statistics while local officials say move illegal – key US politics stories from Monday 11 August

The Guardian - US

Anthony Scaramucci Says Wall Street Fooling Itself On Trump Leaving In 2028: Who Builds A $200 Million Ballroom And 'Moves Out' In 3.5 Years

Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, has challenged Wall Street’s assumption that President Donald Trump will leave office in three and a half years and warned that the full impact of his tariffs is yet to come.

Benzinga

Gavin Newsom urges Trump to abandon Texas redistricting effort in letter

Message comes after Texas Democratic lawmakers stymied another GOP effort to gain more seats at president’s behest

The Guardian - US

‘Hyperbolic and false’: Trump’s portrayal of crime in Washington DC has little to do with facts

Just as with Los Angeles in June, Trump’s claims about DC are rooted in false and misleading claims about crime and homelessness, experts say

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‘Red meat to throw to his base’: DC residents on Trump’s police takeover

On the streets of Washington, people were concerned by the president’s plans – but others said it would improve safety

Latin Times

California Governor Gavin Newsom & Political Figures Blast Trump's National Guard Plan in Washington D.C.: 'This is What Dictators Do'

Numerous political figures, including Newsom, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and more, have criticized President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Al Jazeera

US protesters say Trump using ‘crime emergency’ to justify DC takeover

Trump takes control of police, deploys National Guard in a move DC-rights activist calls ‘just authoritarianism’.

The Guardian - US

US judge hears if Trump team broke law during LA Ice protests

Federal judge began hearing evidence and arguments on deployment of national guard and marines to curb protests

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The Independent UK

Trump's order to deploy troops in DC is his latest use of the National Guard in cities

President Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard members to help law enforcement fight crime in Washington

The Independent UK

Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

Maine can’t enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court says likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations

Latin Times

Trump Admin Not Considering Sending Troops Into Mexico Despite Order To Use Military Force Against Cartels: Report

The Trump administration is not considering sending troops into Mexico despite the president's executive order to use military force against cartels, according to an official

Latin Times

Trump Admin Discussed Using Navy Destroyers To Launch Missiles At Cartel Leaders Or Infrastructure: Report

The Trump administration reportedly discussed options to attack cartels ranging from using Navy destroyers to launch missiles at cartel leaders or infrastructure to partnering more closely with Mexican counterparts, according to a new report

The Independent UK

South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material

Reason

Hostile Takeover: Trump Federalizes Law Enforcement and Deploys National Guard in D.C.

Despite an apparent drop in the city’s violent crime, President Donald Trump announced a “public safety emergency” in D.C., deploying 800 of the city’s National Guard and over 450 federal law enforcement officers.

Latin Times

The Trump Administration Is Quietly Bringing Back Child Separations, An Enormously Divisive Policy From First Term: Report

The Trump administration is stepping up its efforts to get migrants to leave the country, quietly and slowly bringing back an explosive tactic from its first term— family separations.

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