## We need to add 6,000 seats to Congress. I'm serious. | Opinion

Authored by usatoday.com

In states such as California, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Utah, lawmakers have recently redrawn House maps for overtly partisan gain.

Republicans in Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri and South Carolina are now pushing new House maps in response to the decision.

While all four efforts may not succeed, Republicans are likely to gain at least one additional seat before November.

If that level of representation can function at the state level, there is little reason Congress cannot adapt as well.

If Americans truly want to curb gerrymandering and strengthen democratic representation, they must stop expecting politicians to perfect a structurally flawed system.

Instead, they should demand a Congress that once again reflects the representative vision the nation was founded upon.

Justin Haskins is a New York Times bestselling author, vice president at The Heartland Institute and a senior fellow for Our Republic. »

### Iran live updates: US forces conduct 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, CENTCOM says

Authored by abcnews.com

It's unacceptable," Rubio said, adding: "The Russians are not in favor of a tolling system.

I mean, there's no country in the world that's in favor of a tolling system, except the regime in Iran.".

I think there's strong alignment and agreement on what a preliminary draft should look like," Rubio said. »

### US jets strike IRGC boats near Bandar Abbas - Al Jazeera

Authored by iranintl.com

Iranian media widely linked Hemmati’s presence to negotiations over financial guarantees, though no official details of the discussions have been released.

The funds were later re-frozen following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent deterioration in relations between Tehran and Washington.

The comments highlighted the enduring influence of hardliners advocating maximalist demands, a dynamic critics say has repeatedly helped sink fragile diplomatic openings between Tehran and Washington. »

### The MRZR Alpha 6x6 scratches a 1,000-pound itch for the military

Authored by wearethemighty.com

“The front half of the vehicle is all the same as our current SOCOM program of record vehicle, the Alpha 4×4.

Polaris kept more than 90% parts commonality between the 4×4 and the 6×6, which means the military is not being asked to learn a new vehicle.

The third axle also distributes the vehicle’s weight across six contact points instead of four, dropping ground pressure per tire. »

### Xbox Reportedly Canceled The Family Game Pass Plan Because Of Pressure From Electronic Arts

Authored by gameobserver.com

According to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, Electronic Arts strongly pushed against the Game Pass Friends and Family plan.

One of the most requested ideas is still the return of the Game Pass family tier, along with exclusives.

In other news, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has publicly invited former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden to “chat sometime” after he shared a “grim prognosis” for the Xbox Game Pass model. »

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