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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Pastor Following Texting Controversy

Former President Donald Trump has rescinded his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer, a right-wing pastor, amid a texting scandal. Following this development, Lahmeyer suspended his campaign for the Republican primary runoff election against Mark Tedford.

Fox News — Politics

Alabama Election Results Released Before D.C. Begins Counting

Alabama's election results were reported hours before Washington, D.C. began counting votes, despite both jurisdictions closing polls at the same time. Criticism has been directed at D.C. for its delayed counting process, attributed to long lines and the complexities of mail-in ballots and ranked-choice voting. As of the article's publication, less than 70% of D.C. ballots had been counted.

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Alabama Election Results Announced Before D.C. Begins Counting Votes

Alabama announced its election results on Tuesday night shortly after polls closed, while Washington, D.C. did not begin counting votes until nearly three hours later. The delays in D.C. have drawn criticism from various groups, citing concerns over public confidence in the electoral process.

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Georgia Lawmakers Decide Against Redistricting in Special Session

Georgia lawmakers have decided not to redraw the state's political maps during a special session called by Governor Brian Kemp. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on redistricting and comes as some Republican leaders expressed concerns about potential backlash in upcoming elections. Democrats welcomed the decision, stating it prevents the creation of unfair electoral maps.

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Georgia Republicans Decide Against Redistricting During Special Session

Georgia's Republican legislative leaders have decided not to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, following Governor Brian Kemp's request. The decision comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act for minority voters. This move has implications for the representation of nonwhite voters and reflects ongoing national debates about redistricting and partisan gerrymandering.

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Federal Reserve Projects Rate Increase for 2026

The Federal Reserve has projected a rate increase for 2026, with a median estimate of 3.8% for the federal funds rate. Chairman Kevin Warsh did not provide his own projections, and he has indicated a desire to revise the Fed's communication strategy. The recent policy statement has also seen more extensive revisions than in previous years.