A Proposed Constitutional Amendment That Would Require Judges to Deny Bail To Violent Offenders Will Be on the Ballot

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Dallas Police Association is discussing a proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution focusing on keeping violent criminals and sexual predators behind bars. Proposition 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require judges to deny bail to individuals accused of certain violent or sexual felony offenses under specific circumstances.…MORE

North Carolina GOP Poised to Redraw House Map, Aiming to Secure Another Seat for Trump

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican leaders are almost complete with redrawing the state’s U.S. House map to help the GOP gain another seat. This move aims to support President Donald Trump’s goal of retaining a chamber majority after 2026 through mid-decade redistricting in several states. The state House scheduled debate and votes Wednesday…MORE

Vance is Optimistic About Gaza Ceasefire but Notes ‘Very Hard’ Work to Come

KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain. They visited a new center in Israel for civilian and military cooperation as questions linger over the long-term plan for peace, including whether…MORE