The Hound 8/4

Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today we’re talking about Texas Republicans advancing a redistricting map that could prompt a quorum break, Trump’s politicized firing of the BLS commissioner amid a shaky jobs report, and more.

We’re also tracking the media’s muted response to a serious security breach involving a classified email.

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Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

Texas House Democrats break quorum, bolt state after GOP congressional redistricting map passes committee (Houston Public Media)

White House Doubles Down on Baseless “Rigged” Claims About Poor Jobs Data (Mother Jones)

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog (AP)

More than 3,000 Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer (NPR)

Trump’s Domestic Use of Military Set to Get Worse, Leaked Memo Shows (The New Republic)

World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns (The Guardian)

National Guard Ordered to Do ICE Paperwork at Immigration Facilities in 20 States (The Intercept)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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