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“It’s easier to vote and harder to cheat.” : Texas tightens voting legislation
Election integrity now law in Texas with Republican Governor Greg Abbott cracking down on voter fraud.
The US state of Texas is continuing to demonstrate its political power, with the governor officially signing an overhaul on voting right into law.
The changes are a blow for the Democrats, with the party doing everything in its power to prevent the bill from becoming law.
Most significantly, the voting legislation prevents 24 hour polling sites, tightens ID requirements for mail voting, prevents election officials from sending unsolicited absentee ballots, and creates monthly citizenship checks.
These new measures in Texas follow a number of other Republican-led states that have enacted new laws following the 2020 presidential election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says “election integrity” is now law in his state and says it should be used as a model for any other states that are also wanting to pass similar legislation.
“Proud to sign Senate Bill 1 into law, which will uphold the integrity of our elections in Texas”
Governor Abbott in a post to Twitter.
“This law will make it easier to vote and harder to cheat in the Lone Star State.”
Does the bill further marginalise the community?
The new law comes despite no instances of voter fraud in Texas during the 2020 election.
Rather, Democrats argue the bill disproportionately discourages voters from ethnic minorities, as well as the elderly and disabled.
But Governor Abbott contests this, saying he is confident that no eligible voter will be left behind.
“I feel extremely confident that when this law makes it through the litigation phase, it will be upheld,” Abbott says.
“Because exactly what we’ve said, it does make it easier for people to be able to go vote. No one who is eligible to vote will be denied the opportunity to vote.”
The overhaul comes just days after Texas instated a new state law, banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
The controversial bill caused political debate and public uproar, with the White House chief of staff saying that the Justice Department is “looking for legal remedies” to uphold constitutional rights.
It’s just one of many unfolding events that US President Joe Biden has to worry about, with the Democratic leader copping backlash from his handling of the American troop evacuation efforts in Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida infrastructure damage.
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NASA’s Artemis II launch: Argentina joins first crewed moon mission in 50 years
NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket has arrived at Kennedy Space Center, marking the first crewed Moon mission in more than five decades.
The mission will carry a crew of four astronauts on a ten-day journey around the Moon, with a wet dress rehearsal scheduled for February 2 to test all systems.
In a historic moment for Latin America, Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite will join the Artemis II mission as secondary cargo. Developed through a collaboration of Argentine institutions, ATENEA will collect crucial data on radiation and communications systems in space, making Argentina the only Latin American country contributing to this milestone mission.
The Artemis II mission will also validate life support and spacecraft systems ahead of Artemis III, NASA’s planned crewed lunar landing in 2027. With the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft now on Launch Pad 39B, excitement is building for this next giant leap in space exploration.
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Iran warns U.S. retaliation as protest death toll soars — executions feared, nationwide unrest
Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.
Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.
Iran has issued a stark warning of a severe response to any U.S. military strike, with leaders stressing that military action would be treated as an act of war.
President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned that attacks on strategic sites or leadership figures could trigger retaliation against U.S. and allied forces in the region — including potential targets in Israel and American bases. These warnings come as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate amid sustained unrest across Iran.
The backdrop for this diplomatic brinkmanship is a bitter standoff between Tehran and the U.S., with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly debating options for intervention and criticising Iran’s leadership.
Tehran, for its part, has blamed external forces for stoking internal dissent and insists it will fiercely defend its sovereignty.
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EU condemns Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: Trade tensions escalate
Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.
Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.
Major EU nations are pushing back against President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, calling them “blackmail” and raising tensions across the Atlantic. Germany and France are reportedly considering economic countermeasures to respond to the U.S. stance.
Trade agreements with the UK and the EU could be at risk, as these threats put key negotiations in jeopardy. The European Parliament is also expected to pause discussions on the EU-U.S. trade deal, signaling a growing rift.
Meanwhile, British officials insist their position on Greenland is non-negotiable, adding complexity to an already tense situation.
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