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Obama rallies Texas Democrats who left state to block GOP redistricting plan

Thursday, August 14

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama on Thursday joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny Republicans the ability to pass newly drawn GOP-favorable congressional maps, cheering on their efforts and stressing their work comes at a critical... Read More.

National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations in DC: Official

Thursday, August 14

(WASHINGTON) -- National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations around Washington, D.C., as of Thursday morning, according to a Department of Defense official.It's part of President Donald Trump's plan to address crime in Washington by taking over the city's police department and deploying the National... Read More.

Newsom to make announcement on redistricting after threatening to end Trump’s presidency

Thursday, August 14

(WASHINGTON) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders are set to hold a news conference on Thursday where they'll make a "major announcement" in response to Republican-led efforts in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps.Newsom said Tuesday night that California will move... Read More.

National Guard troops assist in dozens of arrests in DC: White House official

Wednesday, August 13

(WASHINGTON) -- National Guard troops called to active duty in Washington, D.C., by President Donald Trump have made dozens of arrests to combat what the president says is rampant violent crime that statistics show is actually decreasing.On Tuesday night, more than 1,450 federal law... Read More.

Newsom says California’s new congressional maps will take down Trump

Wednesday, August 13

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY" and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives."DONALD 'TACO' TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, 'MISSED'... Read More.

Trump’s remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

Tuesday, August 12

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the "homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY." Though what those plans will look like, including where people will go, is unclear, sparking concerns among advocacy... Read More.

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

Monday, August 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is putting Washington, D.C. police "under direct federal control" -- invoking Section 740 of D.C.'s Home Rule Act, which deals with control of the city's police force."We're taking it back. Under the authorities vested in... Read More.

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Monday, August 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.Trump told reporters that it was early in the process but that he hoped to make a decision on the matter within the coming... Read More.

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia’s Putin as ‘feel-out meeting’

Monday, August 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his highly-anticipated meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying he's hopeful for "constructive conversations" but that it isn't up to him to make a peace deal.Trump confirmed last week he would sit down with Putin in Alaska... Read More.

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Monday, August 11

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state's congressional district lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census -- continued Monday as dozens of Texas House Democrats remained out of state for a second week... Read More.

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Monday, August 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is holding a news conference Monday to reveal plans he's said "will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C.""We're here for a very serious purpose. Very serious, very," Trump said. "Something's out of control. But we're going to put... Read More.

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

Monday, August 11

(WASHINGTON) -- Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the justices this fall will consider for the first time whether to take up a case that explicitly asks them to overturn that decision.Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county... Read More.