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- 1Nine states redraw US House districts ahead of midterms after Trump push●9 states have new US House districts for the midterm elections after Trump urged changes
Nine states are heading into the midterm elections with new US House district maps after President Trump urged changes to district boundaries. The redrawn districts could shift the balance of the House, with both parties watching how the new lines affect incumbents and voter representation. The moves have reignited debate over gerrymandering and the fairness of how electoral maps are drawn for partisan advantage.
- 2Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act in 77-22 Vote●U.S. Senate votes 77-22 to pass Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77 to 22, a rare bipartisan margin. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives. The legislation concerns rules for college athletics, and details of its provisions and next steps in the legislative process remain to be confirmed.
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The US Senate has passed a bill concerning college athletics and name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments for student-athletes. The legislation would set federal rules for how college athletes can earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals, an area currently governed by a patchwork of state laws and NCAA policies. Further action by the House of Representatives and the President would be required for it to become law.