Aug 14 Watch 6:15 'Stop the insanity': Texas Democrat urges GOP to end redistricting battle By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Gov. Gavin Newsom threw down the gauntlet Thursday, saying California will move forward to redraw congressional maps in his party's favor if Texas Republicans do the same. Texas Democrats have blocked the plan by walking out on a special session,… Continue watching
Aug 14 The other states threatening action as Texas and California's redistricting feud intensifies By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America A partisan move by Texas to redraw its congressional maps in the middle of the decade to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House set off a clamor to replicate the effort in red and blue states. Here is a rundown of… Continue reading
Aug 14 Bondi fires DOJ employee facing felony charge over throwing sandwich at federal agent By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation's capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media post Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 14 Judge strikes down Education Department guidance against school diversity programs By Collin Binkley, Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. Continue reading
Aug 14 7 moments from Trump and Putin's history of falsehoods before their Alaska summit By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have lots of history. As their planned Alaska summit nears, here are key moments when each of them misled about Ukraine, Russia and the 2016 U.S. election. Continue reading
Aug 14 WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting By Michael R. Blood, Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026. Continue reading
Aug 14 Texas Democrats set terms to end nearly 2-week walkout over GOP redistricting effort By Nadia Lathan, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Democrats announced they will return so long as Texas Republicans end a special session and California releases its own redrawn map proposal, both of which were expected to happen Friday. Continue reading
Aug 14 Social Security has existed for 90 years. It may be more threatened now than ever By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, aiming to provide economic stability for older Americans. Continue reading
Aug 14 U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — was up 0.9% last month from June and 3.3% from a year earlier. Continue reading
Aug 14 DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed 'Deportation Depot' By Kate Payne, Associated Press DeSantis announced Thursday that the new facility is to be built at the Baker Correctional Institution, a state prison about 43 miles (69 kilometers) west of Jacksonville, and is expected to house 1,300 immigration detention beds, though that capacity could… Continue reading