Haiti Leader Moise Assassinated at Home, Port-au-Prince in Panic
Gunmen killed Haitian President Jovenel Moise at his residence early Wednesday and wounded his wife Martine as Haiti faces renewed instability amid gang violence and protests. Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph declared security control as a state of siege and closed the airport. Bocchit Edmond cited professional commandos and possible foreign mercenaries posing as U.S. agents. Authorities seek attackers who may have fled toward the Dominican Republic or by sea.
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Abbott revives Texas voting bill in new special session
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a return to election law changes amid a 30 day special session beginning Thursday. Republicans push to reintroduce provisions after a Democrats walkout stalled a prior bill. He also seeks funding restoration for Capitol employees after pay suspensions.
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