Texas appeals to U.S. Supreme Court after federal judges block newly drawn congressional map for next year’s midterm elections

Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.  The redrawn map sparked a nationwide redistricting battle and is part of President Trump’s efforts to preserve a Republican majority in the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections.  The Tuesday…

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Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the…

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Face the Nation: Cohn, Krebs, Becker

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on…Gary Cohn, who served as the head of the National Economic Council in the Trump administration, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that as the former president has proposed a new proposal for a 10% tariff on foreign imports, that if the U.S. starts “tariffing…

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As U.S. re-arms during Iran ceasefire, long-term concerns emerge about advanced munitions supplies

Washington — Days after the United States opened its military campaign against Iran, President Trump sought to project confidence in the nation’s war footing, declaring that America possessed a “virtually unlimited supply” of key munitions and could fight wars “forever” using them.  The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of…

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As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid

Consumers worried about a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, are turning to social media for advice on what foods to avoid as public health officials have yet to identify the source. The illness can cause long-lasting bouts of explosive diarrhea leading to severe dehydration, particularly in young children, older…

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