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News Wrap: Texas lawmakers move closer to approving new congressional maps

News Wrap: Texas lawmakers move closer to approving new congressional maps

Summary

Texas lawmakers are nearing the approval of new congressional maps that have caused debate across the country. A judge in Texas has also temporarily stopped a law that would require schools to show the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Additionally, Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth visited National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., during protests about their deployment.

Key Facts

  • Texas lawmakers are working on new congressional maps.
  • These maps have caused a nationwide debate about redistricting.
  • A federal judge in Texas blocked a law about displaying the Ten Commandments in school classrooms.
  • Vice President Vance visited National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.
  • Defense Secretary Hegseth also visited these troops.
  • There are protests going on about the National Guard being in Washington, D.C.

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