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Two Texas Republicans say they voted for Democrat James Talarico
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- California voters will decide on a ballot measure imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, prompting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to consider moving out of California and Meta to restructure its stock to maintain his voting control.
- The Justice Department dropped appeals against court rulings that struck down the Trump administration’s restrictions on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, preserving current rules that benefit public servants.
- Two prominent Texas Republicans publicly endorsed Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, citing concerns about Paxton’s legal troubles and character.
- Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona was redesignated as a national park, a change that mainly affects legal status and may increase visitation without altering funding or boundaries.
- Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare and its Edmonton office, canceling the next Mass Effect game as part of a strategic shift to fewer large-scale projects amid recent commercial struggles.
- Minnesota congressional candidate Eric Pratt’s campaign accidentally published a note advising to avoid mentioning President Trump due to his unpopularity, reflecting GOP candidates’ cautious approach to Trump in this election cycle.
- Jerrell Jackson was federally charged for shooting a Georgia National Guard member during an altercation outside a Washington, D.C. hookah bar, leading to the bar’s emergency closure; the Guard member was injured but has been released from the hospital.
