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Factory Orders Fall, Texas Redistricting War, Gaza Pressure Mounts, and a BDS Funding Fight
• Factory Orders Plummet: U.S. factory orders dropped 4.8% in June—driven by a stunning 22% fall in transportation equipment. Is the American industrial base starting to crack? •Texas Redistricting Shakeup: Republicans in Texas unveil aggressive new congressional maps to lock in five additional seats, while Democrats scramble to play catch-up after weakening their own power in blue states. Gerrymandering is back, and both parties are playing dirty. •Gaza War Escalates: Over 600 former Israeli security officials urge Trump to step in as Netanyahu hints at full occupation of Gaza. What's next…
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