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The Texas House Approves the New Redistricting Map

7 Facing New Charges In NYC Corruption Probe

A former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams is among seven people facing new charges in the corruption investigation that has swirled around City Hall for two years. Prosecutors in Manhattan announced the new charges on Thursday. Adams himself has not been charged, but the case thrusts the corruption allegations that have dogged the Democrat back into focus while he runs for reelection. Among those facing new charges is Adams’ former chief of staff and closest confidant, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, her son Glenn D. Martin, former state Sen. Jesse Hamilton and two of Adams’ political donors, siblings Tony and Gina Argento.

EU Seeking Lower U.S. Tariff For Wine & Spirits

The European Commission will keep pressing for a preferential tariff for wine and spirits exports to the U.S. that would spare the sector the 15% rate applied on most items under the EU-U.S. trade deal, the EU's trade commissioner said on Thursday. "This one we didn't get in. But I can tell you that there is clear commitment from the European Commission to put it on the table," Maros Sefcovic said when asked if a preferential rate for the sector had been secured. Sefcovic spoke after the European Union and the U.S. detailed commitments made in the deal reached last month, which includes a 15% U.S. tariff on most imports from the bloc, including autos, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber. The same rate also applies to EU wine and spirits exports, despite industry efforts to get a lower, or even zero rate. That means U.S. buyers of French Champagne, Irish whiskey and Italian Prosecco could face significant price rises, with the tariffs impacting some $10 billion worth of alcoholic beverage imports each year, analysts say. Brands affected include Diageo's Guinness beer and Pernod Ricard's Jameson Irish whiskey. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, an industry group representing spirits producers and marketers, has called for permanent zero tariffs by both sides and expressed disappointment that no preferential rate had been agreed. "Without a permanent return to zero-for-zero tariffs on spirits, American distillers do not have the certainty to plan for future export and job growth without the fear of retaliatory tariffs returning," it said. It added that it was "determined to continue engaging with the Trump administration to urge for additional negotiations". That message was echoed by Herve Dumesny, director general of European industry group spiritsEUROPE. "We urge both sides to remain at the negotiating table and deliver a swift, full return to zero-for-zero," Dumesny said. "This means reaffirming the support for our sector across the Atlantic by removing U.S. tariffs on EU spirits and lifting any suspended EU retaliatory measures on U.S. products." The EU announced a six-month suspension of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including distilled spirits and wine, on August 5, according to the U.S. spirits council.

Military Expands D.C. Presence As CA Dems Prepare Response

Parts of the nation’s capital now look like occupied territory as President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement crackdown expands. Massive military transport vehicles dot the city and arrests are up by about 20%, not including the immigrants being taken away for deportation. Meanwhile, Trump's efforts to secure his power against a midterm voter backlash enters its next phase with California Democrats scheduled Thursday to pass a new congressional map for voters to consider that would create five more winnable seats for their party. It's a direct counter to the Republicans working to impose a new map on Texas voters at Trump's request.

TX House Approves Maps Sought By Trump Ahead Of 2026 Elections

Texas’ House of Representatives is approving a new map that creates up to five new, winnable congressional seats for the GOP. The map passed Wednesday after a push by President Donald Trump for Republican-controlled states to redraw their legislative maps to give his party a better chance of holding onto control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The maps must be approved by Texas’ Republican-controlled Senate and Gov. Greg Abbott before they become official. The new maps are likely to trigger revised maps in California to create new Democratic-leaning seats later this week. Those would need to be approved by voters before becoming official.

Biden Clemency For Violent Offenders

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Senior Justice Department officials were left befuddled by the sweeping pardons

Top Justice Department officials were perplexed by the extensive pardons former President Biden granted to thousands of convicts just before exiting office earlier this year, and they criticized the White House for inaccurately describing the clemency recipients as “nonviolent” offenders.

Trump cleaning up DC streets

Carl Jackson cheers President Trump's cleaning up of D.C. streets.

Appeals Court Throws Out Massive Civil Fraud Penalty Against President Donald Trump

An appeals court has thrown out the massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump but upheld other punishments, such as banning Trump and his two eldest sons from serving in corporate leadership for a few years. A five-judge panel ruled Thursday in New York state’s lawsuit accusing the businessman-turned-politician of exaggerating his wealth. The decision came seven months after the Republican returned to the White House. The decision in New York’s mid-level Appellate Division altered a verdict that stood to cost Trump more than $515 million and rock his real estate empire. Trump denies wrongdoing and says the case and the verdict were political moves by Democrats. The New York attorney general's office hadn't commented.

Trump administration to vet immigration applications for ‘anti-Americanism’

Trump’s administration has said it will assess applicants for U.S. work, study and immigration visas for “anti-Americanism” and count any such finding against them.

Trump says California school districts that do not stick to transgender policies will not be funded

Trump said on Thursday that any California school district that did not adhere to his administration’s transgender policies would not be funded.

Former Presidents Enriching Themselves With Our Tax Dollars

Former Presidents Enriching Themselves With Our Tax Dollars With DEMIAN BRADY - Vice President of Research for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF).

JD Vance reacts to Democrat opposition to DC crime crackdown

JD Vance Reacts To Democrat Opposition To DC Crime Crackdown

Will Trump be able to have Ukraine cede land to Russia to achieve peace?

Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer discusses if Ukraine will have to cede land to Russia to achieve peace?

Russia Launches Major Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine as Peace Efforts Drag On

The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles. The attack has targeted western regions, killing at least one person and injuring 15 others. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister says a major U.S. electronics manufacturer was hit. This marks Russia's third-largest aerial attack this year by drone count. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the attack, urging stronger international pressure on Moscow. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy plans to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin that potentially could involve U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss security guarantees and peace efforts.