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News Wrap: Federal Labor Union calls for end to lockdown

News Wrap: Federal Labor Union calls for end to lockdown

πŸ”₯ Check out this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: news wrap πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: In our Monday news wrap Hundreds of thousands of federal employees remain out of work as the government shutdown enters its 27th day, Indiana joins the growing battle over redistricting ahead of next year's midterm elections, former President Biden says the nation is going through 'dark days' and the Navy is investigating two separate crashes of planes from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz over the weekend the past. Jeff Bennett: Our other headlines start with the 27th day of…
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Indiana’s governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as the redistricting battle expands

Indiana’s governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as the redistricting battle expands

πŸ”₯ Discover this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,indiana,Mike Braun,redistricting πŸ“Œ Key idea: Indiana's Republican governor said Monday he plans to hold a special session to redraw congressional boundaries after weeks of pressure to support President Donald Trump's bid to add more winnable seats through mid-session redistricting. Trump pressured Republicans to draw new maps that would give the party an easier path to maintaining control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. But Democrats backed down in some states, including Virginia, where a special session on Monday marked a first step…
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On the next stop of his Asian tour, Trump will meet the new Japanese Prime Minister and deliver a speech to American forces

On the next stop of his Asian tour, Trump will meet the new Japanese Prime Minister and deliver a speech to American forces

✨ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,japan,Sanae Takaichi πŸ“Œ Key idea: TOKYO (AP) β€” President Donald Trump begins one of the busiest days of his Asia tour Tuesday, meeting with Japan's new prime minister, speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders. Although Trump is visiting one of America's most steadfast allies in Asia, there is no shortage of uncertainty while he is there. Sanae Takaishi, who became the country's first female prime minister just days ago, must strengthen her relationship with Trump while defending her…
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Venezuela is moving to cancel energy agreements with Trinidad after the arrival of a US warship in the island nation

Venezuela is moving to cancel energy agreements with Trinidad after the arrival of a US warship in the island nation

πŸ”₯ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Delcy Rodriguez,Donald Trump news,trinidad and tobago,venezuela πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) β€” Venezuela's vice president said Monday that energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago should be canceled due to what she called "hostile" actions by the island nation. Trinidad now hosts one of the US warships involved in a controversial campaign to destroy Venezuelan speedboats allegedly carrying drugs to the United States. The USS Graveley, a guided-missile destroyer, arrived in Trinidad on Sunday to conduct joint exercises with the Trinidad Navy. Venezuelan authorities described Trinidad's decision…
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The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow it to remove the head of the US Copyright Office

The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow it to remove the head of the US Copyright Office

πŸ”₯ Explore this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,library of congress,Shira Perlmutter,Supreme Court,u.s. Copyright Office πŸ“Œ Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office. The administration's latest emergency appeal was filed with the Supreme Court a month and a half after a federal appeals court in Washington ruled that the official, Shira Perlmutter, could not be unilaterally fired. Nearly four weeks ago, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declined to…
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After previous efforts were blocked by courts, Trump wants to eliminate more funding during the shutdown

After previous efforts were blocked by courts, Trump wants to eliminate more funding during the shutdown

πŸ’₯ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,government funding,project 2025,russell vought βœ… Main takeaway: Congress has constitutional power, but President Donald Trump's forceful assertion of executive power is testing even this basic principle of American democracy. His administration has already canceled or threatened to cancel billions of dollars in previously approved federal spending, and now wants to pursue more funding during the government shutdown. States, cities, nonprofits and other groups have responded with more than 150 lawsuits accusing the Republican administration of illegally seizing power. An Associated Press analysis shows that so…
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Mamdani rallies voters in New York City with support from Bernie Sanders and AOC

Mamdani rallies voters in New York City with support from Bernie Sanders and AOC

✨ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: AOC,Bernie Sanders,New York City,Zohran Mamdani πŸ’‘ Key idea: NEW YORK (AP) β€” New York mayoral candidate Zahran Mamdani rallied supporters Sunday with overwhelming support from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the race entered its final stretch, telling a raucous crowd that his campaign is a β€œmovement of the masses.” Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, took the stage in a small arena in Queens where he and two of the country's most prominent progressives pitched his candidacy as a force to confront billionaires and "oligarchs"…
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Biden warns of “dark days” and urges Americans to remain optimistic

Biden warns of “dark days” and urges Americans to remain optimistic

✨ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: democracy,Donald Trump news,joe biden,ted kennedy πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: Former President Joe Biden called these "dark days" as he urged Americans to remain optimistic and not back down in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests of the limits of executive power by President Donald Trump. β€œSince its founding, America has served as a beacon for the most powerful government idea in the history of the world,” Biden said. β€œThe idea is stronger than any army. We are stronger than any…
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Indiana Governor Mike Brown called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries

Indiana Governor Mike Brown called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries

πŸš€ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: congressional maps,congressional redistricting,Donald Trump news,Gerrymandering,indiana,Mike Braun βœ… Here’s what you’ll learn: Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called on state lawmakers to return to Indianapolis for a special session to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, escalating the national fight over redistricting midway through the election cycle. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Republican governors to draw new maps that give the party an easier path to maintaining control of the House in the midterm elections. While Republicans in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina moved quickly…
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Watch live: Johnson holds a press conference on day 27 of the government shutdown

Watch live: Johnson holds a press conference on day 27 of the government shutdown

πŸ”₯ Read this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Affordable Care Act,Donald Trump news,Government Shutdown,health care,Mike Johnson βœ… Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The first caller to the town hall came on the phone with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, ready with a question about the Affordable Care Act. The caller said that her disabled cousin was at risk of losing the insurance he obtained under this law. House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. EST. Watch the live stream in our video…
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