Here is the Daily News Brief for November 3rd, 2025:
* Trump Threatens To Send the U.S. Military To Nigeria To Protect Christians. Here’s What We Know
* Treasury Secretary Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart by Wednesday
* Israeli strike kills Palestinian in latest violation of Gaza ceasefire
* Most Americans say country is on the wrong track, blame Trump for inflation: Poll
* Drake, Adin Ross, and Stake Accused of Deceptive Online Gambling Practices in New Mexico Lawsuit
* Drake Sued in Missouri Over ‘Deceptive’ Online Casino
* Dodgers defeat Blue Jays in shocking Game 7 comeback to repeat as World Series champions
Tomorrow is the LAST Day to Vote in Texas (and other places)!
These are our recommendations:
These are our recommendations. The worst are Props 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, and 15. Please encourage everyone you know to vote NO on these. [Progressives across the board agree with these for NO]
Other Texas Voter’s Guides:
* The progressive Legislative Study Group’s guide / this is their printable resource
* Dem party of Bexar County’s Guide
* DFW Urban League Young Professionals
* Official Texas Secretary of State Language
Other Elections Across the Country:
* Colorado
* Virginia
* Maine
* Texas
* 17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.
* Houston has a special election for their 18th district to finally fill Rep. Sylvester Turners seat.
* We do not live in Houston but Joey Cade and I recommend these two candidates:
* Other Texas Measures / Elections
Mayoral Races
* This is a race to watch as the Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval is running against JD Vance’s half-brother, Cory Bowman.
Your Daily Moment of Zen
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