California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin
The move comes in direct response to efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts in order to strengthen the GOP hold on the chamber in 2026.
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Epstein's ex, Ghislaine Maxwell, doesn't want grand jury transcripts released
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Toronto Star
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- Toronto Star
Trump takes an unexpected walk on the White House roof to survey new projects
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Toronto Star
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- Toronto Star
Death row inmates challenge new Arkansas law allowing executions by nitrogen gas
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