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President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign tour on Thursday, starting with a stop in Denton, Texas, and a rally in Durant, Oklahoma. The visit aims to boost Republican turnout ahead of the November midterms, particularly in competitive states. While Trump touts his economic record, some GOP candidates are distancing themselves from him due to voter discontent over the economy and other issues.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that race cannot be used to draw congressional districts, striking down Louisiana's 6th District and ruling against racially motivated districting; Oklahoma Republican T.W. Shannon criticized Obama's interpretation, arguing discrimination is not the solution and that minorities can win without racially drawn districts, citing his own election in a majority-white district, while Obama called the ruling disastrous for minorities.
Fred R. Harris, a former Oklahoma senator and member of the Kerner Commission, has died at 94. Known for his liberal populist views, Harris was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party during the 1960s and 70s, advocating for civil rights and social welfare. He served on the Kerner Commission, which investigated racial unrest in the U.S., and ran for president twice. After leaving politics, Harris taught political science and authored numerous books. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Elliston, and three children from his first marriage.