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So far, five GOP-controlled states have redrawn their maps. Over seven new red seats are likely to come out of those measures, with potentially more on the way.

🗺️ We outline where the redistricting battle stands now, and where it’s headed in 2026.
Holly Jolly Gerrymander: Here’s How Trump Attempted to Rig Elections in 2025
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
bit.ly
January 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Republicans are more supportive than the rest of the country, but most Americans worry the U.S. is becoming too involved in Venezuela.
Only 33% Of Americans Support Venezuela Attack That Captured Maduro, Poll Finds
Republicans are more supportive than the rest of the country, but most Americans worry the U.S. is becoming too involved in Venezuela.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Trump tears into Walz after Minnesota governor drops reelection bid
Trump tears into Walz after Minnesota governor drops reelection bid
President Trump on Monday responded to news that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will not seek reelection in November, citing the fallout over the governor’s handling of a massive fraud scandal.  “Minn…
myfox8.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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The United States said it was revising its childhood immunization schedule to recommend four fewer vaccines, a move it said aligns the country with other developed nations while also advancing one of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-term goals reut.rs/49G7thF
US revises childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots
The move advances one of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-term goals.
reut.rs
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Mexico's president slams Trump's attack on Venezuela, says it destabilizes the hemisphere
Mexico's president slams Trump's attack on Venezuela, says it destabilizes the hemisphere
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the U.S. abduction of Nicolás Maduro and criticized President Trump's aggressive foreign policy in Latin America as threatening the stability of the hemisphere.
www.latimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Schumer calls out DOJ for not providing unredacted Epstein contacts
Schumer calls out DOJ for not providing unredacted Epstein contacts
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday blasted the Justice Department for not providing Congress with an unredacted report of political leaders referenced in documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X, Schumer accused the Department of Justice of “lawlessness” as he vowed to “ensure all the files come out.” “Trump’s DOJ has failed to submit a report to Congress, which is required to include a list of all government officials and politically exposed persons named or referenced in the released materials, without redactions,” Schumer said. “What are they trying to hide?” The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. While the DOJ released thousands of documents in several waves last month in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, many were heavily redacted and some were deleted from the department’s website after initially being posted. Friday was the deadline for the Justice Department to explain the redactions. “It’s been 17 DAYS since the Trump DOJ first broke the law and failed to release all the Epstein files,” Schumer said. “It’s been 14 DAYS since Trump’s DOJ released anything at all – with the DOJ doing everything in its power to delay and obfuscate.” The Justice Department last month said it had uncovered more than a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein and that it may take “a few more weeks” before all could be released.
dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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The Trump administration will slash routine vaccine recommendations during childhood from 17 to 11 jabs – the biggest change to vaccines yet under the purview of longtime vaccine critic Robert F Kennedy Jr.
US cuts to number of recommended childhood vaccines will allow disease to spread, experts say
Jabs to prevent influenza, rotavirus, RSV and other vaccines are no longer fully recommended
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United …
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The changes announced Monday are effective immediately.
CDC Removes 6 Diseases From Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The changes announced Monday are effective immediately.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.
What's changing for travellers to the EU in 2026?
Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.
l.euronews.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Breaking: The US excluded four childhood shots from the childhood vaccine schedule, a key policy win for RFK Jr. and "MAHA."
RFK Jr. notches win as US revises childhood vaccine schedule
President Trump called in December for reducing the number of vaccines in children's schedules. CDC acted on Monday.
bit.ly
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Experts say Canada should co-ordinate Western Hemisphere response to Maduro’s ouster
Experts say Canada should co-ordinate Western Hemisphere response to Maduro’s ouster
Experts say Ottawa should be reaching out to places Washington has threatened to invade or purchase, such as Mexico, Panama, Cuba and Greenland.
www.thestar.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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DHS lashed out after Hilton Hotels refused to house ICE agents, canceling bookings tied to immigration enforcement. Read the full story at bit.ly/49p9jCw

#DHS #ICE #HiltonHotels #ImmigrationDebate #CorporatePushback #TrumpEraPolitics #RawStory
January 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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ANALYSIS | What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything?
What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything?
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Automakers including GM and Toyota are bracing for a tough year ahead for U.S. sales, expecting consumers will push back against higher prices.
GM, Toyota Hint at Tough Year Ahead for U.S. Auto Sales
Sales are expected to slow after three years of gains as consumers push back on rising prices.
on.wsj.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Europe closes ranks on Greenland – and hides behind NATO
Europe closes ranks on Greenland – and hides behind NATO
As Donald Trump renews his claim on the Arctic island, European capitals signal unity with Denmark while using NATO to avoid confronting the United States
dlvr.it
January 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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The Trump administration is deploying around 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis as part of an immigration crackdown and on the heels of a welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota, according to two law enforcement officials. https://cnn.it/3NvrajB
January 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child #usnews
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.
www.live5news.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The “Bangladeshi Rohingya” framing has become a central weapon in anti-immigrant narratives through systematic disinformation campaigns in India’s digital sphere.
What’s behind the growing anti-immigrant discourse around stateless Rohingya in India
The “Bangladeshi Rohingya” framing has become a central weapon in anti-immigrant narratives through systematic disinformation campaigns in India’s digital sphere.
globalvoices.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Pope Leo XIV will close the final Holy Door on the Feast of the Epiphany, officially ending a Jubilee Year marked by the death of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.
religionnews.com/2026/01/05/j...
Jubilee Year ends as Pope Leo XIV closes Holy Door after historic Vatican transition
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rushed preparations, soaring pilgrim numbers and underwhelming financial returns defined a Jubilee Year shaped by an unexpected papal transition.
religionnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Congress: ‘If You Wanted An Expensive Foreign War, All You Had To Do Was Ask’
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Gov. Walz announces the end to his re-election bid.
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Critics say the California outlet is part of a growing, nationwide ecosystem of innocuous-looking, cheaply-produced news publications that publish and advertise biased articles in an attempt to surreptitiously influence elections. bit.ly/45EjuSl

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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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“I am eyes wide open that this President will seek retribution against me if he can,” the former special prosecutor Jack Smith said in his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
Jack Smith’s Closing Argument
The former special prosecutor has no regrets about pursuing a case against Donald Trump.
www.newyorker.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Freestanding birth centers can address maternal health inequities, but many are facing mounting financial and regulatory pressures.

via @stateline.org
Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow
Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, wanted to improve access to maternal health care in a state that’s long…
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM