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Physical Altercation Erupts in Mexican Senate

Mexican senators engaged in a physical altercation on October 31, 2024, stemming from the PRI's repeated denial of speaking time, which has been a recurring theme of physical altercations involving PRI, Morena, and PAN, highlighting a breakdown in political decorum and legislative efficiency.

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D.C. Home Rule Battle: Trump's Power Grab and Congressional Showdown

President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington D.C., using the 1973 Home Rule Act's emergency provision, has triggered a partisan battle in Congress over D.C.'s local control, with Republicans seeking to extend federal authority and Democrats fighting to restore it.

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Epstein Files Released to Congress Amidst 'Cover-up' Accusations

Following public pressure, Attorney General Pam Bondi gave Congress thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein files on August 22, 2024; the House Oversight Committee will release redacted versions to protect victims, while President Trump claims the documents expose a 'Democrat hoax'.

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Texas Senate Passes Republican-leaning Congressional Redistricting Map

The Texas Senate approved a Republican-leaning congressional map creating five new GOP-favored districts, prompting legal challenges and mirroring a national trend of partisan redistricting efforts influenced by President Trump.

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Argentina's Opposition Defeats Milei's Vetoes on Key Spending Bills

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies overrode President Javier Milei's vetoes on increased disability care funding (172-73), retirement pension increases (160-83), and the automatic distribution of the ATN fund to provinces (143-90), showcasing a united opposition against his fiscal policies.

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Gerrymandering and the Disparity Between Presidential and Congressional Votes

Republicans in Texas seek to redraw congressional maps to boost their majority, mirroring a national trend where a party's share of congressional seats often exceeds its share of the presidential vote; this is challenged by legal and political battles, notably in North Carolina.

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Utah Court Orders Congressional Map Redrawing

A Utah judge ordered the state legislature to redraw its congressional map within 30 days, citing a violation of a citizen initiative against partisan gerrymandering, potentially creating a winnable seat for Democrats in a traditionally Republican state.

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Congress Subpoenas Epstein's Estate Amidst Investigation into Mismanagement

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein's estate for all unredacted documents related to the late sex offender, following the Justice Department's release of thousands of pages of documents to Congress; the committee is investigating potential mismanagement of the Epstein investigat...

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India's Election Commission Battles Credibility Crisis Amid Voter Fraud Allegations

India's Election Commission faces credibility challenges amid opposition allegations of voter fraud and electoral roll inconsistencies in Bihar, leading to protests and a Supreme Court intervention demanding transparency.

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Texas Congressman Chip Roy Leaving Congress to Run for Attorney General

Texas Congressman Chip Roy announced he will leave Congress after four terms to run for Texas Attorney General, citing the recent deadly Texas floods and a desire to serve his home state; his decision comes after repeated clashes with Donald Trump's agenda.

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Trump Announces D.C. Crime Bill, Facing Democratic Opposition

President Trump plans a D.C. crime bill, anticipating Republican backing and limited funding, while facing Democratic opposition; the bill's specifics are yet to be released.

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Gimenez Files Resolution to Remove Ramirez from Homeland Security Committee

Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduced a resolution to remove Rep. Delia Ramirez from the Homeland Security Committee due to her statement, "I am a proud Guatemalan before I am an American," sparking a debate about national identity and political loyalty.

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