Virginians head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a redistricting referendum that could add as many as four Democratic seats to the House of Representatives.
The Washington Post

Trump yesterday: Iran better sign a deal by Tuesday or I’m blowing up power plants and bridges!

Trump today: I’m in no rush to make a deal. Time is on my side.

www.rawstory.com 'We're gonna get killed': White House in full-blown panic as economic outlook darkens

'We're gonna get killed': White House in full-blown panic as economic outlook darkens #RawStory

Donald Trump attacked the British prime minister for appointing a U.S. ambassador who was ultimately fired in a scandal over the envoy’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Daily Beast

The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns.
The Associated Press

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue, alleging that the Democratic fundraising platform misled Congress and the public about its donation-vetting process — increasing pressure on the platform ahead of midterm elections.
The Washington Post

A U.S. delegation is expected to depart Tuesday for a second round of face-to-face peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, as the fate of the two-week ceasefire remains unclear. The ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.
The Washington Post

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Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.
NBC News

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Trump’s unending tirades, flubs and gaffes have left top GOP officials struggling to get any positive messaging out that the president doesn't undercut.
The Daily Beast

Amazon continues to fall short of annual hiring targets at its second headquarters in Virginia despite it’s promises of a massive economic infusion to the area in exchange for as much as $750 million in public subsidies for the ongoing development.
The Washington Post

Larry Sabato: New NBC Poll: Trump’s job approval at 2nd term low. 63% Disapprove, 37% Approve. 50% STRONGLY Disapprove. So much winning.

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President Trump has invoked the White House ballroom on about a third of the days this year, according to a Post analysis of his public remarks and social media posts, a pace that rivals his mentions of some major policy priorities.
The Washington Post

It seems like a Prime Minister who continues to get his corruption trial delayed for years because his government is engaged in wars has a personal incentive to keep wars going as long as possible.

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James Talarico is raking in some money in TX. Spreading his politics, his faith and perhaps some good, old fashioned, I yam what I yam. I hope he is, and does, and proves that a person of faith and a profession of politics can meld and win the will of the ppl of TX.

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Some groups say the American Revolution is a more diverse story than George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and they want Black and Indigenous stories recognized.
The Associated Press

Blue Origin’s flagship New Glenn rocket launched to space on its third flight, reusing a booster for the first time in a milestone for the Jeff Bezos-backed company in its quest to rival SpaceX.
Bloomberg

They thought history was somehow bending in their direction. But that's not how history works…

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