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Polls Show Republicans More Responsible for Potential Government Shutdown
politics5 months ago

Polls Show Republicans More Responsible for Potential Government Shutdown

A recent PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Americans are divided on blame for the impending government shutdown, with a plurality blaming Republicans, while independents tend to blame both parties equally. The shutdown stems from a stalemate over funding and policy priorities, with little sign of compromise before the deadline, and public support for Congress remains low amid political polarization.

FTC warns Google over alleged partisan Gmail spam filtering
technology6 months ago

FTC warns Google over alleged partisan Gmail spam filtering

FTC chair Andrew Ferguson warned Google about potential partisan bias in Gmail's spam filters, citing reports that Republican-linked emails are more likely to be marked as spam, which could violate fair trade practices. Google responded that their filters are applied objectively across all political ideologies. The issue highlights ongoing concerns about censorship and bias in digital platforms.

Texas and California Advance Redistricting Battles Amid Political Tensions
politics6 months ago

Texas and California Advance Redistricting Battles Amid Political Tensions

Texas and California are advancing competing redistricting efforts, with Texas's Republican-led legislature passing a map favoring Republicans, while California's Democratic-controlled legislature is pushing for a new map to favor Democrats through a voter-approved process, reflecting a nationwide partisan battle over congressional district boundaries.

Texas Democrats strategize amid ongoing walkout and GOP redistricting disputes
politics6 months ago

Texas Democrats strategize amid ongoing walkout and GOP redistricting disputes

Texas Democratic lawmakers have been out of state for a week protesting a new congressional map, with their future actions uncertain as they face legal and political challenges, including potential fines and threats from Governor Greg Abbott, while their protest has sparked national attention and inspired other states to consider redistricting strategies.