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Hunter Biden for president? Stranger things have happened

Once Republicans’ favourite punchline, Joe Biden’s son is now building an online following by trolling JD Vance, taunting Trump and embracing the absurdity of US politics, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Tracking the money raised and spent in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

See the latest fundraising totals, where the money is coming from and how super PACs are spending in what’s poised to be Texas’ most expensive Senate race.

The Texas Tribune

Trump has declared war on elections in the name of protecting them

The president’s Orwellian speech on Thursday was just the latest instance of his denialism. It is up to us to resist

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Cruz, Democrats push back on FCC move to lift ownership cap

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to allow for more consolidation in local television, a move that got pushback from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz over the role of Congress in changing the television ownership cap. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced plans Wednesday to vote to…

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James Talarico Kicks Off Texas Border Tour With Renewed Push for 'Comprehensive Immigration Reform'

James Talarico is locked in a tight Senate race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and has planned a 750-mile bus tour of the southern border to reach communities he says have long been ignored by both parties.

Latin Times

Cruz warns Talarico has "real chance"

The Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win voters “who may not be paying close attention"

Salon

Days after fatal ICE shooting, Texas GOP leaders remain silent about calls for independent probes

Almost none of the state’s major Republican officials have weighed in on the killing of a Houston man by federal agents, and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston said she had not spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

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Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

Calling into Gov. Greg Abbott's guest-hosted Hannity radio show, the Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win over voters “who may not be paying close attention to the issues.”

The Texas Tribune

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand a particular outcome

The Independent UK

Trump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red card

Donald Trump says he personally asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, insisting he did not pressure officials to overturn the suspension

The Guardian - US

Trump is praised for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ at Oval Office event

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The Independent UK

JD Vance Says Declaration of Independence's 'Self Evident' Truths Still Shape America

Vice President JD Vance highlighted the lasting significance of the Declaration of Independence, saying its language continues to shape American identity through what he described as self-evident truths that require no explanation.

Benzinga

Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz Face Backlash After Mocking Zohran Mamdani's AC Conservation Request

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) came under fire on social media Thursday after criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's request that residents conserve electricity during a heat wave by setting their air conditioners to 78 degrees.

Latin Times

Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social Security

As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.

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Ways and Means in early stages of tackling sports taxation

Republican and Democratic tax writers are interested in changing how collegiate and professional athletics are handled in the tax code — but they’re in the early stages of discussing what those changes might look like. Members of the House Ways and Means Committee during a nearly four-hour hearing Tuesday expressed…

Benzinga

Trump Urges Congress to End Birthright Citizenship After Supreme Court Rejects Executive Order, Ted Cruz Calls Ruling a 'Travesty'

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship triggered sharply divided reactions from lawmakers, with Republicans condemning the ruling and Democrats hailing it as a victory for the Constitution.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?

Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influence of megadonor Cody Campbell and U.S. Ted Cruz's proposed fix.

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Kids bill faces uncertainty after House passage

Online safety legislation focused on children and teens that has come under fire from key senators passed the House Monday, setting the stage for continued wrangling as Congress seeks to address concerns raised by parent and free speech groups. The bipartisan legislation, which Energy and Commerce Committee leadership amended under…

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The Guardian - US

Supreme court denies Alan Dershowitz bid to revive $300m lawsuit against CNN

Dershowitz sued CNN in 2020 over coverage of remarks he made while defending Trump during an impeachment trial

International Business Times UK

Congress' $26 Trillion Stock Market Gamble: The Shocking Plan to Save Social Security With a Mountain of Debt

US Congress is debating Social Security reform to prevent a 22% benefit cut by 2032. Options include tax hikes, benefit cuts, or a $26 trillion borrowing plan tied to stock investments.

Fortune

Social Security is headed for a day of reckoning, and Congress is running out of time to save boomers. Lawmakers are proposing some hard choices

"Why should a middle-class nurse pay a larger share of her paycheck than a wealthy corporate lawyer?"

Roll Call

Senate college sports bill authors plan talks with House

The authors of a Senate college sports bill say it’s time to bring House Republicans and Democrats into discussions, as the clock is ticking to get the measure to President Donald Trump’s desk before the long August recess. Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the push to…

Sports Illustrated

Pat Forde: Congress Is Coming for the SEC and Big Ten’s College Sports Empire

The Protect College Sports Act reflects mounting frustration with the Power 2’s dominance and could force them to consider drastic next steps.

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Donald Trump Jr accuses Ted Cruz of ‘lying through his teeth’ after the senator criticized the proposed Iran deal

The Iran deal has drawn mixed reactions.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton breaks with Texas GOP’s anti-IVF platform, saying he supports the procedure

Delegates to the Texas GOP convention recently adopted a platform calling in-vitro fertilization destructive to fetal life.

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