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California Democrats prepare redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP

California Democrats prepare redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP

California Democrats are preparing to counter Republicans’ attempt to reshape a series of Texas congressional districts for political advantage in a back and forth that could define next year’s midterm elections and with it, the final two years of President Trump’s second term.  California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has announced plans for a major state announcement Thursday as national tensions …

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Brazil announces $5.5B package to counter Trump’s tariffs – DW – 08/14/2025

Brazil announces .5B package to counter Trump’s tariffs – DW – 08/14/2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday announced a plan to support exporters hit by high tariffs of up to 50% imposed by US President Donald Trump on several products from the country. The plan provides credit of 20 billion reais ($5.5 billion; €4.7 billion) to support embattled exporters. Other measures included in the plan include postponing tax …

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Exclusive | Rare-Earth Magnet Maker Raises $65 Million in Push to Counter China – The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | Rare-Earth Magnet Maker Raises $65 Million in Push to Counter China  The Wall Street Journal 6 startups cleaning up the supply chain of rare earth metals –  Global Venturing Rare-earth startup Vulcan Elements raises $65M in new round  breakingthenews.net New Recycling Process for Rare-Earth Elements Could Transform Green Technology and Boost Carbon Neutrality | Newswise  Newswise Source link

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California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Democrats are considering new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts. The move comes in direct response to efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts in order to strengthen the GOP hold on the chamber in 2026. A draft plan …

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Democrats plans to counter Republican redistricting efforts : NPR

Democrats plans to counter Republican redistricting efforts : NPR

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference after the Senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., says Republicans’ redistricting efforts are an attempt to “rig the election before it starts.” “They’re saying …

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Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting – The New York Times

Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting  The New York Times Newsom threatens to redraw California House maps in protest at Texas plan  The Guardian Behind Republicans’ Risky Bid to Draw Themselves Five More Seats in Texas  Cook Political Report Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority  AP News ‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom …

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Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Sirens and evacuations as Taipei rehearses to counter China invasion threat

Tessa Wong BBC News, Asia Digital Reporter Getty Images Volunteers rehearsed taking cover in a supermarket basement in an air raid rehearsal in Taipei earlier this month Taipei is due to come to a standstill as the capital of Taiwan holds one of its largest-ever civil defence exercises against a possible Chinese invasion. Air raid sirens will ring out across …

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