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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

FedEx joins growing list of companies suing federal government for tariff refunds after SCOTUS ruling

Last Monday, FedEx became the latest of at least 1,800 companies suing the federal government to recover financial losses it sustained due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

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Democracy Texas State Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer talks fighting back against MAGA with WCPT’s Richard Chew By Andy Miles and Austin Linfante and Richard Chew – 8/14/25

Last week, Texas state Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer (D-San Antonio) spoke with WCPT’s Richard Chew about his state GOP’s redistricting scheme and how he and his Democratic colleagues are urging blue-state governors to fight back.

Democracy Texas state Rep. Chris Turner talks about Trump’s and Abbott’s gerrymandering with WCPT’s Patti Vasquez By Andy Miles and Austin Linfante and Patti Vasquez – 8/12/25

Last week, Texas state Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) spoke with WCPT’s Patti Vasquez about the ongoing chaos in his state as Republicans try to gerrymander the state in favor of them.

Democracy Heartland states are at the center of redistricting arms race By Richard Eberwein – 8/06/25

Heartland states are at the center of a growing redistricting battle as America’s political parties fight for control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Democracy Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks GOP redistricting scheme with WCPT’s Joan Esposito By Andy Miles and Joan Esposito – 8/05/25

On Monday, Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder spoke with WCPT’s Joan Esposito to discuss the ongoing effort of Democratic Texas state legislators to block passage of an extreme Republican redistricting plan.

Democracy Missouri GOP considering special session to gerrymander state even more By Richard Eberwein – 7/31/25

Republicans in Missouri, who control the state legislature and governor’s mansion, are reportedly considering calling a special session this year to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

Abortion Author of Texas abortion ban accused of paying for multiple abortions during alleged 17-year affair By Richard Eberwein – 7/28/25

Prominent Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) has been accused of having a 17-year affair with an exotic dancer, who says the anti-reproductive rights lawmaker paid for multiple abortions for “his own personal gain.”

Democracy Texas lawmakers head back to Austin later this month By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 7/15/25

Texas lawmakers will return to Austin on July 21 for a special legislative session called by Gov. Greg Abbott. The 18 items on the agenda include redrawing congressional maps. Redistricting usually ...

Democracy Antigovernment militia is targeting Oklahoma weather radars By Richard Eberwein – 7/15/25

The leader of a far-right extremist militia called Veterans on Patrol has claimed responsibility for sabotaging weather radars days after an unknown assailant vandalized a weather system in Oklahoma earlier this month.

Democracy Texas Gov. Abbott refuses to release email exchanges between him and Elon Musk By Richard Eberwein – 7/14/25

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is hiding months of emailed communications between his office and tech multi-billionaire Elon Musk.

Economy Food banks across Texas prepare to help the needy despite federal cuts By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 7/14/25

Almost 3.5 million Texans utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase food. The budget reconciliation bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump cuts SNAP ...

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