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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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