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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on partisan redistricting and the midterms

By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaving her post, partisan redistricting and the midterms and Democratic fundraising advantages.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out as labor secretary, White House says

By Associated Press

Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post in recent months.

Four U.N. secretary-general candidates audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three from Latin America — will be the first to face ambassadors from the U.N.’s 193 member nations during a three-hour question-and-answer session Tuesday.

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after U.S. officials die assisting in operation in Chihuahua

By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she was unaware of any collaboration between the U.S. and local authorities in Chihuahua after four officials died in an accident over the weekend.

AP sources: Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before D.C. grand jury in John Brennan investigation

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

By David Bauder, Associated Press

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, contending its article posted last week that talked about his alleged excessive drinking was a “malicious hit piece.”…

Starmer says he made wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he made the wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington.

U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia.

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The faith-based facilities argue it's unconstitutional to bar them from a taxpayer-funded free preschool program because of their admission restrictions on LGBTQ+ families and kids.

Trump tells PBS News that 'lots of bombs start going off' if Iran ceasefire expires

By Liz Landers

The statement came during a phone call with White House correspondent Liz Landers focused on the Iran war, as a U.S. delegation is preparing for more peace talks.