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Mexico Discounts Risk Of 'Invasion' After Trump Order To Target Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that there would be "no invasion of Mexico" following reports that President Donald Trump had ordered the US military to target Latin American drug cartels.

International Business Times

As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

President Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in Washington, D

The Independent UK

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues To Oust 13 Democrats Who Fled State To Block GOP-Backed Redistricting Adding 5 Pro-Republican Seats Ahead Of 2026 Elections

On Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to remove 13 Democratic lawmakers from office after they fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan aimed at securing more GOP congressional seats.

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Trump news at a glance: President reportedly orders military to target drug cartels; plans to meet Putin on Ukraine

Directive reportedly gives Pentagon a basis to operate against cartels on foreign soil; Trump to meet Russian president in Alaska next week – key US politics stories from 8 August 2025

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

The order came at the request of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who O’Rourke accused in a separate lawsuit of going on a “fishing expedition, constitutional rights be damned.”

The Texas Tribune

Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palestine protest standoff

The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues pressure universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.

Al Jazeera

Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump Is Trying To Fast-Track Deportations for People Who Came Here Legally To Flee Socialism and Communism

For years, the president has rightly railed against those oppressive regimes. So why is his administration targeting their victims?

Reason

President Trump Loses Bid to Have U.S. Substituted in His Place in Carroll v. Trump Libel Case

From Carroll v. Trump, handed down today by Judges Denny Chin, Sarah Merriam, and Maria Araújo Kahn: On April 11, 2025,… The post President Trump Loses Bid to Have U.S. Substituted in His Place in Carroll v. Trump Libel Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Does Judge Boasberg Still Have Jurisdiction To Pursue Criminal Contempt Proceedings?

Judge Katsas says no, Judge Rao leaves open the possibility.

Reason

Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.

The Texas Tribune

Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Trump's Reported Order To Allow Military Strikes On Cartels

Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration had been informed about the executive order, but emphasized that "it had nothing to do with the participation of any military forces in Mexico."

Latin Times

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans Quietly Grows Worried As Florida Rep. Cory Mills Faces Assault, Corruption Allegations

The GOP is quietly sounding alarms as Rep. Cory Mills of Florida faces accusations from assault, to corruption in Washington.

Latin Times

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The Guardian - US

California backs absent Texas Democrats as redistricting fight escalates

Gavin Newsom threatens to move forward with redrawing effort as Texas attorney general seeks removal of group of 13

Al Jazeera

Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports

Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty.

The Guardian - US

Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels

Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order

Latin Times

Some Democrats Reportedly Regret Supporting John Fetterman Over Democratic Opponent

As Sen. Fetterman becomes Trump's "Favorite Democrat," some in the party are reportedly regretting their support, hoping his previous opponent will soon make a comeback.

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International Business Times

Trump Says Court Halt Of Tariffs Would Cause 'Great Depression'

US President Donald Trump warned Friday of cataclysmic consequences on the US economy if a court rules that his imposition of sweeping tariffs constitutes an illegal power grab.

The Guardian - US

Trump orders seven-day crackdown in Washington DC citing ‘violent crime’

President mobilizes officers after attack on ex-Doge staffer despite city’s violent crime hitting 30-year low in 2024

Latin Times

Fox News Host Says Trump Could Annex Canadian States If Democrats Push Back Against Texas' Redistricting

Fox News host Jesse Watters said Donald Trump could annex Canadian states if Democrats push back against Republicans' redistricting initiative

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC

With President Donald Trump suggesting a federal takeover of the nation's capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D

The Guardian - US

Lawsuit seeks justice department and FBI communications about Epstein investigation

Legal group sues for records related to officials’ correspondence about Epstein documents and about Epstein and Trump’s relationship

The Guardian - US

Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate rejects Medicaid amid fears over Trump cuts

Group fears administration could try to claw back Medicaid payments if judge’s ruling on reimbursements is overturned

Latin Times

Texas Gov. Warns Dems He'll Keep Calling Special Sessions To Redistrict The State: 'They're Not Going To Come Back Until 2027 Or 2028'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will call "special session after special session" if Democrats keep refusing to return to the state to give quorum to Republicans' redistricting push

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