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• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ने नए congressional district maps पेश किए जो House में अतिरिक्त Democratic सीटों को खत्म कर सकते हैं। • यह redistricting प्रस्ताव Democratic incumbents वाले क्षेत्रों को लक्षित करता है, जिससे 2026 midterms से पहले संघर्ष और तेज हो गया है। • Republicans इसे House बहुमत बनाए रखने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण मानते हैं, जबकि Democrats voter suppression रणनीति की चेतावनी दे रहे हैं।

चुनाव अधिकारियों ने रविवार को कहा कि फिलिस्तीनी नगर निकाय चुनावों में राष्ट्रपति महमूद अब्बास के समर्थकों ने अधिकांश सीटों पर जीत दर्ज की है। लगभग दो दशकों में पहली बार इस मतदान में गाजा पट्टी का एक शहर भी शामिल था, जिसे प्रतिद्वंदी Hamas चलाता है।

• 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.