Politics & Policy
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Florida lawmakers approve new congressional maps
Also on Wednesday, the Supreme Court released a decision eliminating race-based congressional districts that is expected to trigger a series of redraws across the South.
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Trump backs map redraws for red states after SCOTUS ruling
It remains unclear whether these states will be able to implement new maps in time for the midterms.
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House passes procedural vote to advance budget blueprint, spy powers extension
President Donald Trump, for his part, called for a clean extension of Section 702 last week, citing the ongoing Iran war.
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Anthony Weiner's hopes of a political comeback are dashed after losing NYC council race
State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein won the Democratic primary over Weiner after ranked choice voting results were tallied.
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Byron Donalds raises $22 million since February in bid for Florida governor
The congressman, who has $20 million in cash on hand, is considered the frontrunner in the race. Donalds raised $12 million directly after launching his campaign, and another $10 million in the second quarter.
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Activists call for climate skepticism to be outlawed, and experts say it shows growing desperation
A U.N. report calls for climate skepticism to be criminalized, and other reports are pressuring social media companies to remove content questioning the "climate crisis" narrative. Climate skeptics, meanwhile, are asking for more opportunity to debate those with whom they disagree.
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Pentagon stops some Ukraine aid due to low reserves: Report
The Trump administration briefly paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine earlier this year due to a dust-up between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Trucking industry says WA has ‘failed’ it regarding EV mandates
ACT is one of several environmental-based transportation goals pursued by the state that has faced setbacks.
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Trump touts 'lots of promise' on reopening Alcatraz
"Conceptual work started six months ago, and various prison development firms are looking at doing it with us. Still a little early, but lots of promise!" he added.
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Oil and gas industry praises Trump permitting reform
The NEPA reforms include eliminating outdated agency procedures, many of which hadn’t been revised since the 1980s.
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Trump celebrates Senate passage of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Sens. Thom Tillis, N.C.; Susan Collins, Maine; and Rand Paul, Ky.; joined Democrats in opposing the bill.
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UPenn, Brown subpoenaed over alleged tuition price fixing
Citing authority vested by the U.S. Supreme Court, committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said the documents requested – regarding communications with other universities – will give lawmakers insight into crafting legislative reforms.
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Trump touts polling showing challenger defeating 'bad guy' Thomas Massie
The president has expressed his frustrations with the budget hawk and called for his ouster, largely due to his refusal to support the "Big, Beautiful Bill."