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• Un demócrata de Connecticut con ambiciones políticas abandonó las negociaciones bipartidistas sobre la financiación gubernamental ante la presión de su partido para ser incluido. • El abandono intensifica las tensiones sobre las prioridades del presupuesto federal y los recortes de gastos. • Esto podría retrasar los proyectos de ley de financiación críticos para los próximos plazos fiscales.

• El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, presentó nuevos mapas de distritos electorales que podrían eliminar escaños demócratas adicionales en la Cámara. • La propuesta de redistribución de distritos se centra en áreas con titulares demócratas, intensificando las batallas antes de las elecciones de mitad de período de 2026. • Los republicanos ven esto como clave para mantener la mayoría en la Cámara, mientras que los demócratas advierten sobre tácticas de supresión de votantes.

Los leales al presidente Mahmoud Abbas ganaron la mayoría de los comicios en las elecciones municipales palestinas, informaron funcionarios electorales el domingo, en una votación que por primera vez en casi dos décadas incluyó una ciudad en la Franja de Gaza dirigida por el rival Hamas.

• California Democrats are urging swift action to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell following his resignation. • Party leaders emphasize the need for a special election to maintain Democratic representation in the competitive district. • The vacancy heightens midterm stakes, with Republicans eyeing gains in the state amid shifting voter dynamics.

Exclusive: Australian Recreation Union says it plans to support candidates and parties that oppose gun control laws brought in after terror attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA gun users’ group targeting marginal Labor seats in next year’s New South Wales election plans to campaign for candidates who oppose the government’s firearm laws enacted after the Bondi terror attack.In an email sent to the electorate offices of 15 Labor backbenchers last week, the Australian Recreation Union (ARU) said it had recruited campaign managers across 17 “vulnerable” electorates, including Kogarah, the seat of the premier, Chris Minns, and Swansea, held by the police minister, Yasmin Catley. Continue reading...

AEC to recount votes in electorate of Narungga on Friday after Chantelle Thomas won the seat by just 58 votes at the March state electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s claim to the seat of Narungga has hit a snag weeks after the South Australian election.Uncounted ballot papers were discovered on Thursday, forcing a recount in the Yorke Peninsula seat, which One Nation’s Chantelle Thomas won by just 58 votes. Continue reading...

• Dropzone AI, a Seattle-based startup, secured $16.8 million in funding to develop autonomous AI agents for cybersecurity operations. • The company is a finalist for GeekWire Awards' AI Innovation of the Year, competing with firms transforming HR, retail, biotech, and more. • Investors back the platform amid surging demand for AI-driven threat detection and response in US enterprises.

• Following Darrell Issa's exit from Congress, Democrats are eager to flip his San Diego House seat, reshaping a key race in a swing district. • Democrats are clashing among themselves over candidacy while a stronger Republican challenger has emerged to compete for the seat. • The race in California's 48th congressional district is shaping up to be highly competitive, with both parties viewing it as a priority.