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Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot

Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of a nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections. The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the proposed constitutional amendment must be placed on the November ballot, reversing two lower court rulings […]

White House website debuts 5 low-res arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House website on Thursday unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda. “Build the Wall” is a “Tetris” knockoff that transforms the classic game into an effort to “Protect the border from the coming horde.” In “Rio Run,” which resembles […]

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle. […]

Elon Musk’s political machine begins spending to help Susan Collins

The spending, disclosed in a federal filing this week, marks the first concrete sign of money flowing into Maine from the world’s richest man.

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in […]