Morning Wire Evening Wire: Texas District Maps Approved & Kamala's Security Pulled | 8.29.25
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Aug 29, 2025 Texas has approved controversial GOP-drawn district maps, stirring political tensions and legal challenges. President Trump is shaking things up by revoking Kamala Harris’s Secret Service detail. A Wyoming judge’s ruling brings humor as it upholds a sorority's membership rights amid gender debates. Families mourn victims of a recent school shooting, igniting a significant dialogue on healing through prayer. Plus, a heartwarming tale of a baby born in a McDonald's parking lot adds a touch of joy to the serious political landscape.
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Texas Map Boosts GOP Odds
- Texas Republicans passed new congressional maps that they say increase majority-minority districts while boosting GOP chances.
- Democrats vow court fights but Supreme Court precedent makes their path uncertain.
Families Speak After School Shooting
- Families identified the two children killed at Annunciation Catholic School as Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moiske.
- Their parents read moving statements about the children's lives and the family's grief.
Political Backlash Over Trans Law
- Rep. Tom Emmer linked Minnesota's transgender refuge law to increased youth gender confusion and safety concerns.
- He urged repeal, framing the law as exacerbating mental-health issues among children.