SUMMARY: Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republicans from passing a new U.S. House redistricting map favoring GOP gains. Walkouts, though rare, have been used nationwide as a strategy to deny legislative quorum, sometimes resulting in penalties like fines or bans from office. Previously, Texas Democrats staged walkouts in 2003 and 2021 to oppose voting restrictions and redistricting. Other states like Oregon, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Indiana have witnessed similar tactics on issues including abortion rights, labor laws, and union rights. These walkouts, often contentious, reflect deep partisan conflicts over key legislation and political power.

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SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV encouraged over a million Catholic youths from 150 countries to spread their faith and aspire to holiness during a Mass closing a weeklong Jubilee of Youth event near Rome. The gathering included 7,000 priests and 450 bishops and is part of the Holy Year pilgrimage expected to draw 32 million visitors to the Vatican. Despite rain and the tragic deaths of two young pilgrims, the youths remained spirited, singing hymns, praying, and confessing in multiple languages. Participants described the experience as challenging but historic and deeply meaningful.

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SUMMARY: Millions of student borrowers may face wage garnishment as early as this summer, with an estimated 3 million entering default by August and another 2 million by September. Default occurs after 270 days of missed payments, risking up to 15% wage garnishment to repay debt. The pandemic payment pause ended in May, and a Biden-era grace period protecting credit scores has lapsed, causing credit damage for many. Borrowers should check their loan status on studentaid.gov and consider rehabilitation or consolidation to avoid default. The Department of Education will notify borrowers 30 days before garnishment, allowing requests for hardship hearings to reduce or delay wage deductions.

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