The Headlines Republicans Defy Trump in Indiana, and Hundreds Quarantined in Measles Outbreak
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Dec 12, 2025 Indiana Republicans take a bold stand against Trump’s redistricting efforts, raising questions about election integrity. A controversial influencer's travel bans are lifted after ties with Trump emerge. Meanwhile, the Senate struggles with health care subsidies, leaving millions in uncertainty. A measles outbreak prompts mass quarantines in South Carolina due to low vaccination rates. UNESCO honors unique cultural traditions like Italian cooking and yodeling, while a proposal for airport fitness stations sparks public interest.
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Gerrymandering Push Stalled In Indiana
- Republican lawmakers in Indiana refused President Trump's early redistricting push, blocking his bid to redraw maps for partisan gain.
- Some Republicans worried early redistricting would erode trust in elections and could provoke counter-moves in blue states.
Tate Brothers' Ties Led To Travel Ban Lift
- The Tate brothers cultivated ties to Trump allies and media figures while under criminal investigation in Romania.
- Those connections coincided with U.S. officials' interventions and the lifting of the brothers' travel bans, which angered Romanian prosecutors.
Health-Subsidy Stalemate Threatens Premium Hikes
- The Senate deadlocked over expiring Obamacare subsidies, with Republicans and Democrats blocking each other's proposals.
- The stalemate makes it likely many people will face sharp premium increases next year.