Texas senate committee advances GOP congressional redistricting; Governor Newsom signs “Election Rigging Response Act” to neutralize Texas redistricting – August 21, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Tom Arthur Texas state senate committee advances GOP plan to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections; Governor Newsom signs “Election Rigging Response Act” to neutralize Texas redistricting; Gaza City residents face another displacement as Israel moves to occupy Gaza’s largest city; ICE agents use teargas, tackle protesters outside SF immigration court;; State lawmakers urge University of California to return native remains, artifacts after audit finds universities fail to act; UN observes “Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism”; Florida paints over rainbow crosswalk memorial honoring Pulse Nightclub shooting victims The post Texas senate committee advances GOP congressional redistricting; Governor Newsom signs “Election Rigging Response Act” to neutralize Texas redistricting – August 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.