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Texas sheriff believes 'criminal activity' involved in Martha's Vineyard flights; opens investigation

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

A Texas sheriff has opened a criminal investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds briefing on migrant flights, Ukraine atrocities

By Associated Press

For a second day, the White House hammered the Republican governors of Texas and Florida for arranging for the transport of migrants to Democratic strongholds in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Florida flies migrants to 'sanctuary destination' of Martha's Vineyard

By Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flown two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration's failed border policies.

New congressional maps in southern states dilute Black votes, critics say

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

In Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, new congressional maps that some judges have ruled dilute the power of Black voters are being used in upcoming elections.

Crist resigns from U.S. House to focus on Florida gubernatorial campaign

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is resigning his seat in Congress to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

News Wrap: California moves to eliminate most sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035

By PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Thursday, California moves to eliminate most sales of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, President Biden calls for Russia to return a nuclear plant to Ukraine's control, a court rules Pakistan's former prime minister cannot be arrested until…

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Judge orders release of redacted affidavit used for FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home

By John Yang, Matt Loffman

A federal judge ordered the Department of Justice to release a redacted document that justified the FBI's search of Donald Trump's home in Florida. National security attorney Mark Zaid joined John Yang to discuss what may or may not be…

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Parts of Deep South flooded after heavy rainfall

By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

People in parts of the Deep South are cleaning up after flash flooding sent water into churches, homes and businesses.

New York, Florida primaries renew Democrats' hopes for the midterms

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Cai Pigliucci

There's just 76 days to go until the midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress next year. Voters in Florida and New York on Tuesday chose their nominees in House and Senate races, setting up major November showdowns.

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