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Donald Trump Gaza plan could backfire on Israel, expert warns

Donald Trump Gaza plan could backfire on Israel, expert warns

Donald Trump Gaza plan could backfire on Israel, expert warns | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News “The biggest problem, as with any real estate contract, is that Israelis are dazzled by the presentation, but do not read the fine print,” Eyal Ofer said. Palestinians, displaced by the Israeli offensive, shelter in a tent camp as the Israeli military …

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Focus groups: Trump redistricting push could backfire with swing voters – Axios

Focus groups: Trump redistricting push could backfire with swing voters  Axios A strange GOP divide is forming over Trump’s gerrymandering plans  Politico The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states  NPR The midterm map fight favors the GOP — and could help them stay in power  The Washington Post Trump Forces His Opponents to Choose Between Bad Options  The Atlantic Source …

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Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire

Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire

The gerrymandering drama in Texas – and beyond – has continued to unfold after Democratic state legislators fled the state. The Democrats want to prevent the Republican-controlled government from enacting a mid-decade gerrymander aimed at giving Republicans several more seats in Congress. The Texas GOP move was pushed by President Donald Trump, who’s aiming to ensure he has a GOP-controlled …

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How Trump's $150 billion tariff brag could backfire – Politico

How Trump’s $150 billion tariff brag could backfire  Politico Congress has deferred to presidents on tariffs, says Jonathan Turley  Fox News Record US farm trade deficit fuels legal fight over Trump’s tariff powers  Investigate Midwest Trump tariffs and the courts: Round 2  Peterson Institute for International Economics What happens next in the US court battle over Trump’s tariffs?  Reuters Source link

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How Trump’s high tariffs against Brazil could backfire – DW – 08/01/2025

How Trump’s high tariffs against Brazil could backfire – DW – 08/01/2025

The newly announced tariffs by the US government on Brazilian imports, as well as Washington’s move to sanction Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes “for serious human rights abuse,” has caused a strong reaction in Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned American interference in the Brazilian legal system, calling it “unacceptable.” The political motivation behind these measures undermines …

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Texas Gerrymandering Could Backfire Badly

Texas Gerrymandering Could Backfire Badly

Rep. Greg Casar joins Lauren Egan to discuss the aggressive push to redraw congressional maps in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterms, an effort that could violate the Voting Rights Act, suppress minority votes, and set a dangerous precedent nationwide. Leave a comment As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and …

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