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Trump forsees talks with Russia and China on denuclearization
SUMMARY: The speaker plans to meet with China and Russia to discuss reducing military spending, noting the disproportionate amounts currently spent—nearly a trillion dollars by the U.S. and $400 billion by China. They aim to allocate funds to other priorities and de-escalate nuclear tensions, recalling previous agreements with President Putin that were interrupted by a contested election. The speaker criticizes the ongoing development of new nuclear weapons, emphasizing there is already enough armament to cause unprecedented destruction. They express hope for stronger disarmament discussions with both nations, highlighting the potential dangers of continued military escalation.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Thursday, President Donald Trump called for denuclearization talks with Russia and China.
Trump told reporters that once the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have settled down, he wants to meet with Russia and China to discuss all three nations drastically cutting back their defense spending.
“When we straighten it all out, then I want to one of the first meetings I want to have is with President Xi of China, President Putin of Russia. And I want to say, let’s cut our military budget in half,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
Such a move would cuts against decades of traditional Republican national defense posturing.
He said he also wants to restart denuclearization talks with both nations.
“President Putin and I agreed that we are going to do it in a very big way,” Trump said.
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Texas House committee advances congressional redistricting plan
SUMMARY: The Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting approved House Bill 4, proposing to redraw 37 of 38 congressional districts, mainly creating five new Republican-leaning seats as urged by former President Trump. The bill’s map, presented by Rep. Todd Hunter, uses “political performance” as a criterion, openly acknowledging partisan intent. The plan targets major areas including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley, establishing new majority-Hispanic districts but raising concerns about potential political retaliation against Black Democratic members. The committee vote passed 12-6 on party lines, with the full Texas House expected to debate the bill next week.
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Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump fired Erika McEntarfer, director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after revised job reports showed hiring slowed sharply in May, June, and July. Trump accused the agency of manipulating data for political reasons without evidence and promised a more “competent” replacement. Economists and former BLS commissioners condemned the firing, emphasizing the importance of trust in economic data. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer supported Trump’s decision. The latest report showed only 73,000 jobs added in July, with previous months’ figures revised down significantly, signaling economic weakening amid inflation and trade tensions. The move raised concerns about politicizing economic statistics.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs school cellphone ban bill in Amarillo on Friday
SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit Amarillo to ceremonially sign House Bill 1481, authored by local State Representative Caroline Fairly, which restricts phone use in public and charter schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The law mandates schools to implement policies that either store students’ phones and devices during the day or ban them on campus, aiming to improve focus, mental health, and social engagement. Abbott’s signing event will include officials like Representatives Fairly, Dustin Burrows, Jared Patterson, Amarillo ISD Superintendent Dr. Deidre Parish, and teacher Mellessa Denny. The law mirrors similar bans in other states but faces opposition from parents concerned about emergency communication. Fairly also championed the App Store Accountability Act requiring age verification and parental consent for app downloads by minors.
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