AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas state senator ended a 15-hour filibuster Thursday in the Democrats’ latest defiance over new voting restrictions, but it only Republicans who went on to approve the sweeping elections bill just minutes after she wearily left the floor. The GOP’s sustained efforts to tighten Texas’ election laws, however, remained no…… Continue Reading
Squeezing Kabul, Taliban take 10th Afghan provincial capital
The Taliban captured a strategic provincial capital near Kabul and broke through defensive lines in Afghanistan’s third-largest city Thursday… Continue Reading
Census data kicks off effort to reshape US House districts
Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to redraw voting districts nationwide — potentially helping determine control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections and providing an electoral edge for the next decade. The new data being released Thursday will…… Continue Reading
O’Connor & Company 08.12.21 / Gen. Jack Keane, Peter Doocy, Tyson Langhofer, TX Rep. Ronny Jackson, Carrie Lukas
Biden team seeking ways to address rising energy prices
President Joe Biden’s administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation’s recovery from the pandemic-induced recession… Continue Reading
Group cites chemical concerns at military sites near Chesapeake Bay
The groundwater of at least nine military installations near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and Virginia is contaminated with high levels of toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals,”… Continue Reading
Capital beltway toll lanes plan moves ahead with board vote
A board voted Wednesday to move ahead with preliminary work on a multibillion-dollar plan to ease choking traffic by replacing the aging American Legion Bridge linking Maryland and Virginia… Continue Reading
Judge: House entitled to some of Trump’s financial records
House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records, a federal judge ruled Wednesday… Continue Reading
Jury of 7 men, 5 women to hear R Kelly sex trafficking case
R&B star R. Kelly will face an anonymous jury made up of seven men and five women when his New York City sex trafficking trial goes forward next week with opening statements… Continue Reading
California to require COVID-19 vaccine or test for teachers
California will become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday… Continue Reading
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