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Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts.

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The California State Capitol in Sacramento. The state’s Democrats are retaliating against Texas’ redistricting with their own plan.
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House Republican Seeks Documents From Epstein Estate

Representative James R. Comer of Kentucky demanded financial records, video recordings and information on meetings with famous people.

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The Upper East Side mansion once owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
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In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins

Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a working man’s pitch thinks he has a better chance.

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Graham Platner shucking oysters at the farm he co-runs in the Frenchman Bay in Maine.
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Congressman’s Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny After Key Votes

Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. has traded stocks that could be affected by his work in Congress, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

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As of Thursday, Mr. Bresnahan had made 626 stock trades since taking office, according to Capitol Trades, a site that monitors the stock market activity of lawmakers, making him the second-most-active trader this Congress.
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