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Trump to meet with Indiana lawmakers amidst redistricting push – Politico

Trump to meet with Indiana lawmakers amidst redistricting push  Politico Polling memo reveals risk for Indiana Republicans as they weigh redistricting  Politico Indiana Republican state lawmakers set to visit the White House amid Trump redistricting push  CNN As GOP lines up behind mid-cycle redistricting, voting rights advocates caution against ‘hasty’ maps  Indiana Capital Chronicle The White House Wants Indiana to Redistrict. Republicans There Are …

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Fireworks on day 3 of Colorado legislature’s special session: Lawmakers trade accusations on tax policy

Fireworks on day 3 of Colorado legislature’s special session: Lawmakers trade accusations on tax policy

The cooler weather on Saturday did nothing to bring down the temperature inside the Colorado State Capitol, where tempers flared on day three of a special legislative session. Gov. Jared Polis called the legislature back to work to close a $750 million budget shortfall after President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” lowered taxes and, in turn, lowered revenue to the state. The …

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Missouri GOP leader says lawmakers will start with a congressional map drawn in D.C. – Missouri Independent

Missouri GOP leader says lawmakers will start with a congressional map drawn in D.C.  Missouri Independent GOP takes aim at Democratic seat in Missouri as redistricting fights spread  CNN Top Missouri staff weighed legality of Trump’s gerrymandering push, emails show  Kansas City Star Residents speak against possible Missouri redistricting, Kehoe yet to announce decision  KRCG Hundreds in KC pack meeting to discuss potential Missouri …

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After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return – The Washington Post

After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return  The Washington Post After California and Texas, Which Other States Could Join the Redistricting War?  The New York Times Texas Democrats poised to end standoff: 5 things to know  The Hill Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back  CNN The Texas Democrats’ Remote Resistance  The New Yorker Source …

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Solomon Peña gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Peña gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at lawmakers’ homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña earlier this year of conspiracy, weapons and other charges …

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Illinois Judge Rules Against Arresting Quorum-Breaking Texas Lawmakers – Democracy Docket

Illinois Judge Rules Against Arresting Quorum-Breaking Texas Lawmakers  Democracy Docket Illinois judge declines Texas AG’s request to enforce arrest warrants in redistricting standoff  CNN Illinois court rejects Texas request to enforce arrest warrants against House Democrats  The Texas Tribune Illinois judge denies Paxton’s request to help arrest Texas Democrats  The Hill Texas Gov. Responds in Lawsuit to Remove Top Democrat From Office  Democracy Docket Source …

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Trump's unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say – Reuters

Trump’s unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say  Reuters Trump’s chip deal sets new pay-to-play precedent for U.S. exporters  The Washington Post White House says it’s working out legality of Nvidia and AMD China chip deals  CNBC Opinion | Now Trump Wants an Export Tax  The Wall Street Journal China hawks claw at Nvidia deal  Politico Source link

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Trump's unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say – Reuters

Trump’s unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say  Reuters U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China  The New York Times Nvidia and AMD will give US 15% of China sales. But Chinese state media warns about their chips  CNN ‘There’s nothing novel’ about Trump’s deal with Nvidia and AMD, …

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Former attorney general says FBI can’t return Texas lawmakers who fled state – The Hill

Former attorney general says FBI can’t return Texas lawmakers who fled state  The Hill Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts  NBC News Cornyn leans into Texas redistricting fight amid uphill reelection bid  The Hill Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind.  USA Today Texas redistricting fight with Democrats …

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