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The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

Troops appeared in US capital Tuesday night as president’s move is widely condemned as an authoritarian power grab

The Guardian - US

Gov. Abbott Says GOP May Seek To Escalate Redistricting Feud Further: 'Looking At All Options'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his administration could escalate its redistricting push even further as state Democrats continue blocking it

Latin Times

New Trump labor official has history of racist, sexist and conspiratorial posts

Jessico Bowman falsely claimed January 6 riot was ‘Democrat plot’ and made several sexually graphic posts about Kamala Harris

The Guardian - US

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TribFest lineup adds CNN’s Abby Phillip, former AG Eric Holder, and new generation of Texas leaders

Reps. Caroline Fairly and James Talarico, along with Texas attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz, also join us to talk Texas’ future this November

The Texas Tribune

Kim Davis Supreme Court Showdown: Could This Be the End of Gay Marriage in America?

Former clerk Kim Davis takes gay marriage battle to the Supreme Court, challenging Obergefell v. Hodges and sparking fresh legal and political clashes.

International Business Times UK

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network

The Independent UK

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

The Guardian - US

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Trump will ignore crime reduction data for the political value of a show of force

There’s a downward trend in violence in Washington DC in line with those in other cities – but that may not matter

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Trump slammed for ‘unjustified power grab’ as he seizes control of DC police and deploys national guard

Trump forwarded a false narrative around DC crime stats to justify the move. Plus, funeral held in Gaza for five journalists killed by Israeli attack

The Guardian - UK

Some Democrats want to use gerrymandering. That’s a bad idea

When a house is on fire, more fire won’t help

The Guardian - US

Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bid

Allred says he has learned to show up more in his attempt at a Senate do-over. But critics contend he’s not generating enough attention.

The Texas Tribune

In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance

Since Democratic lawmakers left Texas to delay Republicans’ new map, state leaders have challenged the limits of traditional democratic norms to break the impasse.

The Texas Tribune

DC national guard will start deploying on streets of Washington DC, says White House – as it happened

Deployment to reportedly start a day after Trump ordered their arrival and took control of the city’s police force

The Guardian - US

Trump’s federal forces are ‘hitting the streets’ of DC while critics claim takeover is attempted distraction from the ‘Epstein files’

‘He needs to get his base talking and thinking about something besides his refusal to open up the Epstein files because he's mixed up in them,’ former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

The Independent UK

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Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC?

President is deploying National Guard in response to what he calls a crime emergency, with 800 troops to be sent to DC.

Al Jazeera

Trump names conservative economist to lead labour statistics agency

US president’s nomination comes after firing of agency head raised concerns about integrity of US government statistics.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president’s Washington DC takeover condemned

Trump’s depiction of ‘lawless’ city at odds with crime statistics while local officials say move illegal – key US politics stories from Monday 11 August

The Guardian - US

Gavin Newsom urges Trump to abandon Texas redistricting effort in letter

Message comes after Texas Democratic lawmakers stymied another GOP effort to gain more seats at president’s behest

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The Guardian - US

‘Hyperbolic and false’: Trump’s portrayal of crime in Washington DC has little to do with facts

Just as with Los Angeles in June, Trump’s claims about DC are rooted in false and misleading claims about crime and homelessness, experts say

The Guardian - US

‘Red meat to throw to his base’: DC residents on Trump’s police takeover

On the streets of Washington, people were concerned by the president’s plans – but others said it would improve safety

Latin Times

California Governor Gavin Newsom & Political Figures Blast Trump's National Guard Plan in Washington D.C.: 'This is What Dictators Do'

Numerous political figures, including Newsom, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and more, have criticized President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Al Jazeera

US protesters say Trump using ‘crime emergency’ to justify DC takeover

Trump takes control of police, deploys National Guard in a move DC-rights activist calls ‘just authoritarianism’.

The Guardian - US

US judge hears if Trump team broke law during LA Ice protests

Federal judge began hearing evidence and arguments on deployment of national guard and marines to curb protests

The Independent UK

Trump's order to deploy troops in DC is his latest use of the National Guard in cities

President Donald Trump has ordered 800 National Guard members to help law enforcement fight crime in Washington

The Independent UK

Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

Maine can’t enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court says likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations

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