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Texas Democrats are using social media to fight against congressional redistricting maps they say will racially gerrymander districts for President Donald Trump’s political gain. State Reps. Ron Reynolds, Ramon Romero and Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos voiced their opposition while Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove them if they don’t return to vote.

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A bill moving through the California Legislature would require every city and county to track the racial makeup of their workforce with a focus on Black lineage. Supporters say this demographic data is necessary to ensure reparations efforts reach descendants of U.S. slavery. Opponents argue the requirement goes too far. Privacy safeguards are included to ensure accuracy and trust.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to remove Democratic lawmakers from office after they fled the state to protest new congressional maps designed to give President Donald Trump five additional GOP seats before the 2026 midterms. The lawmakers, now in Illinois and New York, face $500-per-day fines as Abbott cites a 2021 legal opinion to potentially vacate their seats. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a nationwide attempt to rig the system.

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The U.S. job market added just 73,000 jobs in July, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. The Labor Department revised earlier job numbers for May and June downward by a combined 258,000. Economists point to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, tariffs, and rising costs as factors slowing hiring. Healthcare led job growth while manufacturing and federal employment declined. Wall Street markets slid in response to the weak report.

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Black unemployment rose to 7.2% in July, up from 6.8% in June and 6% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rise coincides with sharp job revisions and a federal rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion programs under President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. White, Hispanic and Asian unemployment rates remained significantly lower.

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ESPN has parted ways with NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe less than two weeks after he settled a civil rape lawsuit filed by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.” Sharpe, who called the lawsuit a “shakedown,” had not appeared on ESPN since April. He announced his departure on his “Nightcap” podcast, expressing peace with the decision but wishing ESPN had delayed the move until after his brother’s Hall of Fame induction. No criminal charges have been filed.

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Appellate judges are scrutinizing President Donald Trump’s legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The law, designed for crises like 9/11 and the Iran hostage crisis, has never been used to set tariffs. Multiple states and businesses are suing, and the case could soon reach the Supreme Court.

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President Donald Trump launched personal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Fed announced it would hold interest rates steady. The unusual clash comes as Powell addresses inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty. The Fed maintains its independence from political influence as it sets monetary policy.

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Kamala Harris announced she won’t run for California governor, shutting down speculation about her 2026 plans. Following her 2024 loss to Donald Trump, Harris returned home and considered the governor’s race but ultimately decided to focus on national advocacy, potential book projects, and political rebranding for the 2026 midterms. She faces criticism over past controversies but maintains strong support among Gen Z voters and small-dollar donors.

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Kamala Harris has ruled out running for California governor in 2026, according to The New York Times. After losing to President Donald Trump in 2024, Harris returned to Los Angeles and quietly explored a gubernatorial bid but showed little interest in launching a campaign. She plans to support Democratic candidates nationwide while leaving open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run.

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