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Shea Stevens
Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. Arrest warrants have been issued for dozens of Democratic Texas legislators who have fled the state to prevent approval of a new congressional map. The proposed redistricting is meant to help Republicans retain their majority in the US House, as used in public media. As Andrew Schneider reports, President Trump told.
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Andrew Schneider
Texas Republican lawmakers he wants to pick up five seats through redistricting, which means redrawing the line so some voters are moved from one district into another. Last Wednesday, Republican state lawmakers unveiled their proposed map, which would pack Democrats into a few seats and make others more winnable for Republicans. Now, these redistricting efforts are usually done at the beginning of the decade after the census, but Texas Republicans see an opportunity here to help their fellow Republicans in Congress keep their majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Shea Stevens
Andrew Snyder reporting from Houston. California Democrats are considering a redrawing of their state's congressional map to create additional seats for their party in Wake up. What's happening in Texas? Governor Gavin Newsom says he'll put the matter before voters in November. President Trump says he's going to substantially raise tariffs on imports from India. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump is turning up the pressure for New Delhi to stop buying oil from Russia.
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Franco Ordonez
President Trump doubled down on his threat against India after officials vowed to keep purchasing cheap oil from Russia. Trump did not specify how high the tariff would be, but threatened last week to impose a 25% tariff on imports from India. In a social media post, Trump wrote that India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then for much of the oil purchased, selling it on the open markets for big profits. Trump continued, they don't care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian war machine. The threat marks a significant shift in rhetoric toward India and risks breaking ties between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the White House in February. Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.
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Shea Stevens
An Arkansas judge says a law that mandates the Ten Commandments be hung in public spaces is unconstitutional. Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora has that story.
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Josie Lenora
Act 573 requires a copy of the Ten Commandments be hung in all public schools and buildings. Monday evening, Judge Timothy Brooks of the Western District blocked the law his ruling called the mandate, quote, exclusionary. Instead, it usurps the the rights of people who practice other faiths. The suit was brought by the ACLU of Arkansas. They represented several plaintiffs who were non Protestant or non religious. Supporters of the legislation said the signs will stand as a public value statement. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin says he's considering his options for next steps. For NPR News, I'm Josie Lenora.
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Shea Stevens
U.S. futures are higher in after hours trading on Wall Street. This is npr. Sean Diddy Combs must remain behind bars until he's sentenced in early October. Combs has proposed a $50 million bond, but the judge overseeing his case rejected it, saying the defendant failed to prove he's not a flight risk or danger to the public. Last month, the jury acquitted Combs of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. He was convicted of prostitution related charges which carry up to 20 years in prison. Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered house arrest for ex President Jair Bolsonaro, who's charged with plotting a coup. As NPR's Kerry Kahn reports, the court found that Bolsonaro has violated pretrial restrictions.
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Kerry Kahn
Former President Jair Bolsonaro can no longer leave his home, can speak only with family members and lawyers, and must surrender all cell phones from his residence. Supreme Court Justice Alejandro de Moraes issued the order after what he says was Bolsonaro's violation of pre trial restrictions, including use of media. Bolsonaro appeared via video on his son's social media account during a support rally in Rio this weekend. Bolsonaro is facing charges of plotting a coup to overturn his election loss and stay in power. President Trump has called Bolsonaro's prosecution a, quote, witch hunt and says he will increase tariffs on Brazilian goods to 50% this week. The US treasury has also sanctioned Justice Moraes. Carrie Kann, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.
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Shea Stevens
Thousands of union machinists remain on strike at three Boeing plants. Their union rejected a proposed four year contract agreement. Boeing's defense, space and security business accounts for over a third of the company's revenue. This is NPR.
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