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Federal judge orders Florida to shut ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in 60 days – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Obama Backs Gavin Newsom's Redistricting Gambit, Calls California Move 'Smart, Measured' As Democrats Gear Up Against Texas GOP Maps

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrats' mid-decade redistricting push on Tuesday, praising California Governor Gavin Newsom's bid to rework House districts as a "smart, measured approach" tied to Republican moves in Texas.

Benzinga

Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections

The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Obama makes rare political intervention to weigh in on Texas redistricting and back Newsom

The former president made the public comments in support of the California governor’s plan to counter move Texas Republicans

The Independent UK

Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally

The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune

Obama calls California’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’

Former US president wades into national conflict over House maps, as Texas lawmakers approve map to favor GOP

The Guardian - US

Texas Republicans Advance Map That Reignited US Redistricting Wars

The Texas legislature's lower chamber passed a contentious new electoral map on Wednesday that aims to help Donald Trump's Republican Party retain its razor-thin US House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Meme-lord Newsom Riles Republicans With Trump-trolling Posts

All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump's Truth Social feed, but a new digital media strategy for California Governor Gavin Newsom that is delighting Democrats -- and riling Republicans.

International Business Times

Texas House passes Trump-backed map that could give Republicans five more seats in midterms

Vote comes after Democratic lawmakers temporarily fled state to stall passage of new map, which Trump wants to use to lock in Republican control in midterms next year

The Independent UK

Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map requested by Trump

Redrawn map fiercely opposed by Democrats now moves to state senate, where it is expected to pass

The Guardian - US

Texas Republicans advance map targeting Democratic House seats - Roll Call

The Republican-led Texas Legislature moved forward Wednesday on a congressional redistricting plan aimed at Democrat-held seats.

Roll Call

Elon Musk Reportedly Halts 'America Party' in a Bid to Back JD Vance for 2028 Presidential Run

Elon Musk has reportedly shelved plans for his so-called 'America Party' as he shifts focus toward supporting JD Vance in a potential 2028 presidential bid. The move has fuelled speculation about Musk's growing political influence.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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Latin Times

Musk Reportedly Stops Push To Create New Political Party To Stay On Good Side Of Prominent Republicans

Elon Musk has reportedly stopped his push to create a new political party to stay on the good side of prominent Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, who he plans to back in the next presidential election

The Conversation

Trump administration has proven no friend to organized labor, from attacking federal unions to paralyzing the National Labor Relations Board

During the 2024 election campaign, the Republican Party’s historically fraught relationship with organized labor appeared to be changing. Several influential Republicans reached out to unions, seeking to cement the loyalties of the growing ranks of working-class Americans who have been backing Donald Trump’s presidential runs and voting for other members…

The Texas Tribune

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.

Benzinga

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.

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The Independent UK

Jeanine Pirro says the quiet part out loud and admits to helping Trump and Republicans as a Fox News host

‘I work so hard for the party across the country,’ Pirro reportedly told then-Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel in September 2020.

The Guardian - US

Texas Democrats tear ‘permission slips’ imposed by Republican house speaker

Lawmakers refuse to vacate house chamber in protest at surveillance after they left state over effort to redraw maps

The Independent UK

Nebraska’s governor announces plan for immigrant detention center in state's rural southwest corner

Nebraska Republican Gov_ Jim Pillen has announced plans for an immigration detention center in the state’s rural southwest corner, to be known as the “Cornhusker Clink.”

The Independent UK

Andrew Cuomo tells crowd Trump is going to help him beat Mamdani in the race for NYC mayor

‘Trump himself, as well as top Republicans, will say the goal is to stop Mamdani,’ Cuomo said

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: The Texas Democrats return. What happens next?

The gang looks at what’s next in the extra-special session, as Republicans prepare to finally pass a new congressional map.

Al Jazeera

Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown

Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures.

Latin Times

GOP Rep. Claims 'Maduro Regime Is Breaking Up' As U.S. Sends Warships Off The Venezuelan Coast: 'Some Have Already Fled'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez claimed Venezuela's authoritarian government is collapsing as U.S. warships move towards waters off its coast

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