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Texas governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the department of public safety to arrest and return any House member who had left the state and “abandoned their duty to Texans”, as Democrats thwarted plans to redistrict the state along lines that would favour Republicans. “There are consequences for dereliction of duty,” Abbott said in a statement on Monday, after the …

CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur — when he turned his attention to the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch McConnell. That’s when things got feisty. While bashing Kentucky’s longest-serving …

Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash. The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States has denied that political pressure played a role in the removal of a display about the impeachments of US President Donald Trump. The Smithsonian Institution, which runs the National Museum of American History …

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year. The Office of Special Counsel confirmed Saturday that it was investigating Smith on allegations …

Jack Smith under investigation, authorities say Jack Smith under investigation for allegedly using position to influence elections 00:26 The Office of the Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated President Trump before he returned to office, for alleged illegal political activity. The independent federal agency confirmed to CBS News on Saturday that …

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year. The Office of Special Counsel confirmed Saturday that it was …

In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map  The New York Times Scoop: House Democrats try to stop a “nasty” internal battle in Texas after redistricting  Axios Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats  The Texas Tribune Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic …

Trump’s political operation has stockpiled a massive amount of cash ahead of the midterms  Politico Trump, Term-Limited, Amasses $200 Million War Chest for Political Ambitions  The New York Times Trump’s super PAC raises a massive $177 million, bolstering his political influence  NBC News Trump’s super PAC in powerful financial position with nearly $200 million on hand  CNN Trump Super PAC Raises $200 Million From …

Trump, Term-Limited, Amasses $200 Million War Chest for Political Ambitions  The New York Times Trump’s political operation has stockpiled a massive amount of cash ahead of the midterms  Politico Trump’s super PAC raises a massive $177 million, bolstering his political influence  NBC News Trump’s super PAC in powerful financial position with nearly $200 million on hand  CNN Trump Super PAC Raises $200 Million From …

Federal judges decry political attacks from the White House  Politico Federal judges detail rise in threats, ‘pizza doxxings,’ as Trump ramps up criticism  AP News “Daunting” and “frightening”: Federal judges warn of rise in threats and harassment  CBS News In emotional event, Rhode Island judge, peers make rare public comments about increasing threats to judiciary  The Boston Globe Judges overseeing Trump cases speak out …