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Calif. Mulls Slashing 5 GOP US House Seats to Counter Texas
California Democrats are considering new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democrat incumbents in other battleground districts. The move comes in direct response to efforts by Texas Republicans to ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:12:09 EDTColorado Joins Red States in Healthier Food Program
Colorado became the first blue state to have its federal waiver approved limiting the purchase of soda and sugary beverages under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Hill reported.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:11:30 EDTUS Condemns House Arrest of Brazil's Bolsonaro
The United States on Monday condemned a decision by Brazil's Supreme Court to put former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest ahead of his trial for his role in an alleged coup plot.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:53:41 EDTFormer ABC News Reporter: Hardly Anyone Supports Trump at Legacy Media
Terry Moran, a former ABC News reporter, admitted on his Substack that reporters at the network had "inadvertent" bias and almost no one there supported President Donald Trump.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:15:20 EDTTexas Gov. Abbott: Arrest Dem Lawmakers Who Fled State
The Texas House overwhelmingly voted Monday to track down and arrest more than 50 Democrat lawmakers who fled to prevent the Legislature from redrawing the state's congressional map.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:07:45 EDTIllinois Gov. Vows to Protect Texas Dems From Arrest
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, has vowed to protect the cadre of Texas Democrats who fled to his state to prevent the Legislature from redrawing the Lone Star State's congressional map.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:34:02 EDTRussia Abandons INF Missile Limits in Wake of NATO, Trump Moves
In a major escalation of global nuclear tensions, Russia has announced it will no longer adhere to self-imposed restrictions on the deployment of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles. The decision follows what Moscow claims is the "de facto deployment" of U.S.-made...
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:12:30 EDTReport: NASA Plans Nuclear Reactor on Moon
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who also serves as interim NASA administrator, will be announcing plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, Politico said.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:51:22 EDTFortune: Fox News Could Face Civil War as Murdoch Succession Looms
Rupert Murdoch, the towering billionaire behind Fox Corporation and News Corp, faces what may be the final and most contentious chapter of his storied career: the looming question of who will control his multibillion-dollar media empire after his death.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:52:02 EDTVA to Ban Most Abortions Under Proposed Rule Change
The Department of Veterans Affairs is reversing a Biden administration-era rule, eliminating most abortion services it provides, including for rape and incest. A 30-day public comment period began Monday for the new guidelines.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:37:16 EDTPark Service to Reinstall Statue of Gen. Pike in D.C.
The National Park Service announced Monday it will reinstall in Washington the statue of Confederate Gen. Albert Pike, which was vandalized and toppled during the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:13:08 EDTFEMA: No Aid for States Boycotting Israeli Firms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is cautioning states and cities seeking federal aid for natural disaster preparedness that boycotting Israeli companies will result in a tightening of the federal purse strings.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:41:41 EDTSen. Warren Defends Mamdani on NYC Tax Plan, Slams Critics
Sen. Elizabeth Warren fiercely defended New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Monday, dismissing criticism over his proposal to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals to fund affordable housing and child care initiatives.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:01:54 EDTSean 'Diddy' Combs Is Denied Release on Bond to Await Sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs can't go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and style mogul's latest bid for bail.Combs has been behind bars since his September arrest. He faced federal charges of coercing...
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:57:12 EDTBrazil Supreme Court Justice Orders House Arrest of Ex-Leader Bolsonaro
Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday issued an house arrest order for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup, in a move that could escalate tensions with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.Justice Alexandre de Moraes...
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:51:13 EDTCharlamagne Tha God: Trump Should Focus on Economy, Epstein
Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of syndicated radio show "The Breakfast Club," responded on Monday to President Donald Trump's social media post that called him a "racist sleazebag," saying Trump should focus on keeping his "promises of a great economy."
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:07:42 EDTDOJ Sets Grand Jury Probe Into Origins of Trump-Russia Collusion Narrative
Attorney General Pam Bondi has launched a grand jury investigation following a criminal referral from Tulsi Gabbard, the Trump administration's director of national intelligence, regarding the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:55:06 EDTDems Build $10M Social Media Army to Sway 2026 Vote
Democrats are launching a multimillion-dollar push to fund social media content creators as part of a $110.5 million fundraising effort aimed at boosting online influence ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee material.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:28:38 EDTFDA Heightens Importance of Butter Recall
The Food and Drug Administration has increased the risk level associated with a recent butter recall.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:48:43 EDTFormer Tenn. Football Coach Running for Ga. Senate
Derek Dooley, a Georgia native who coached college football's Tennessee Volunteers for three seasons, is running to be a Peach State senator. His father was Vince Dooley, who coached the Georgia Bulldogs to a national title in 1980 and died in 2022.
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