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Another GOP Rep. Backs Deployment Of Warships Off Venezuelan Coast: 'Time To Crush Cartels'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar backed the Trump administration's deployment of warships off the Venezuelan coast, claiming "it's time to crush the cartels"

Latin Times · Aug 20, 2025

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a ‘country club’ prison is outrageous

The Maxwell prison transfer is just another element of the many-ringed circus act that is American politics these days

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status

Immigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout

Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

Elon Musk Shelves 'America Party' Plans To Protect Ties With MAGA Movement: Report

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), has reportedly decided to halt his plans to establish a political party, amid hesitation to alienate influential Republicans.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Kamala Harris Thanks Nicole Collier And Texas Democrats: 'We Are All In That Chamber With You'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris phoned Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Texas) on Tuesday, thanking the Fort Worth Democrat for "standing up for the people" after Collier spent the night on the House floor rather than accept a round-the-clock police escort ordered for Democrats who broke quorum in a redistricting…

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Nancy Pelosi Says 'Scared' Republicans Are 'Cheating Openly' Knowing They'll Lose House: 'You Throw A Punch, You Better Be Ready To Take A Punch'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Republicans are "scared they'll lose the House after gutting Medicaid and food aid" and are "cheating openly," arguing California voters will "save our health care and Democracy."

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Trump Admin Moves To 'Prevent Benefits' Of Some Student Borrowers Under Bush Jr-Era Loan Forgiveness Program, Advocates Sound Warning

The Trump administration is moving to "prevent benefits" for some student loan borrowers in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, proposing to cut off relief for workers at employers deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose," according to a federal notice published Monday.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025