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Governors and the National Guard, Europe and Ukraine, Texas Redistricting
12 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 9:53 am.
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Six governors are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. to back President Trump's crime crackdown there. European leaders weigh the options for a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. And the Texas Legislature appears on the verge of redrawing congressional districts that will help Republicans in the midterm elections, as requested by Trump.

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