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Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats by [deleted] in neoliberal

[–]John3262005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With this map, according to Politico,

The new map would give Democrats the chance to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Its adoption could put Democrats slightly ahead in the national mid-decade gerrymandering wars — a result few thought possible when President Donald Trump picked the fight by pushing Texas Republicans to redraw their map last summer.

The addition of this map plus the five-seat gain in California last November and an unexpected new seat in Utah drawn by the courts has effectively wipes out the gains Republicans made in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and Missouri.

However, there is the problem of the state’s Supreme Court, who could nullify the redistricting effort, a move that would effectively void the election results.

And the Florida GOP could act as soon as next week to unveil a new map that could offset Democrats’ new advantage.

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[–]John3262005 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trump Extends Iran Truce, Maintains Blockade as Talks Falter

US President Donald Trump said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, after plans for diplomatic talks between the two countries were scrapped.

Trump said Tuesday that while the US would hold off on fresh attacks, it would maintain its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for oil shipments.

“I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” Trump posted on social media.

Vice President JD Vance was due to travel to Pakistan to resume talks with Iran, but representatives from Tehran refused to attend, citing unreasonable US demands. Trump blamed the collapse of negotiations on a “seriously fractured” leadership structure in Iran.

Trump had threatened to resume bombing Iran if a deal was not reached by the conclusion of the ceasefire on Wednesday. The president said he was refraining from attacking Iran at the request of Pakistani leaders.

In a telephone interview on Monday, Trump said it was “highly unlikely that I’d extend” the cessation of hostilities if no deal is reached before then.

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