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The Missouri House voted 90-65 to approve a GOP-drawn congressional map designed to eliminate a Democratic seat by splitting Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s Kansas City district. Backed by Gov. Mike Kehoe, the plan merges parts of Kansas City with heavily Republican rural areas. Cleaver vowed to challenge the map in court, while critics are weighing a statewide referendum. Missouri joins Texas, Ohio, and Florida in Republican-led redistricting efforts that could shift the balance of power in Congress.

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At midnight, President Donald Trump’s emergency order over Washington, D.C., officially expires, ending a federal takeover of local police. But little will change, as National Guard troops remain under presidential authority until December. Congress is also considering 13 bills that could strip more governing power from the District, keeping residents’ fight for full Home Rule alive.

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Congress is moving to weaken Washington, D.C.’s Home Rule, with the House Oversight Committee considering 14 bills that could alter the city’s governance. Proposals include giving the president authority to pick the District’s attorney general, reinstating cash bail, and diverting public school funding to vouchers. The push comes as President Donald Trump’s 30-day crime emergency order nears expiration, sparking concern from Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. residents over self-governance.

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The latest New York Federal Reserve survey finds Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy. Inflation expectations ticked higher, earnings growth projections slipped, and fears of unemployment rose. Job security dropped sharply, with the probability of finding a new job falling to its lowest since the survey began in 2013.

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House Democrats released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a 2003 letter allegedly signed by President Donald Trump. The White House calls the letter a hoax, while Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. Democrats also shared a photo of Epstein holding a novelty check mocking Trump. The fight is shaping into a battle over credibility, legacy, and who Americans will believe.

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Chicago has become the latest flashpoint as President Donald Trump threatens expanded immigration raids and potential National Guard deployment. Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed sanctuary policies with an order forbidding police collaboration, warning cooperation would erode trust. Recent ICE detentions sparked protests and raised concerns over blurred accountability between federal and local authorities.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 allowing federal agents to detain people based on race, accent, or place of work. Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned the decision puts Latinos at risk regardless of citizenship, while civil rights groups called it “racism with a badge.” Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed the ruling as a victory, vowing roving patrols will continue.

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A Gallup poll shows just 54% of Americans now view capitalism favorably, down from 60% in 2021. Socialism remains less popular overall, but views among Democrats and independents have held steady. Meanwhile, favorable opinions of big business continue to fall, dropping to 37%.

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reviving the Pentagon’s historic name, the Department of War. The move, while largely symbolic, allows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to adopt the title Secretary of War and requires agencies to use the term in communications. Pentagon officials warn the rebrand could cost billions, while Democrats and Republicans alike say it does little to address pressing defense challenges.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) is deploying 300 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., joining more than 2,200 from other states under President Donald Trump’s federal order. While Kemp calls it a mission of security, critics argue the deployment is unnecessary and unlawful.

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