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Volume 2 • Issue No. 120 • Updated Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:33 PM UTC

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act, Aiding GOP in House Control

The Supreme Court's ruling weakens a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, making it easier for states to implement voting laws that could disproportionately affect minority voters, and is expected to help Republicans maintain control of the House.

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Iran War Escalates: Hegseth Faces Second Day of Grilling on Capitol Hill

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democrats for a second day over the Iran war, as the conflict continues to impact global oil prices and economic stability.

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Inflation Surges to 3-Year High as Iran War Drives Up Gas Prices

A key inflation gauge jumped to its highest level in three years, driven by spiking gas prices due to the Iran war, clouding the economic outlook.

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Trump Rejects Iran’s Latest Proposal as War Continues

President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal, as the administration faces mounting scrutiny over the ongoing conflict.

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Man Charged with Attempting to Kill Trump at Correspondents' Gala

A man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Gala took a selfie in his hotel room before the attack, investigators say.

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Country Music Legend David Allan Coe Dies at 86

David Allan Coe, the songwriter behind hits like 'Take This Job and Shove It,' has died at age 86, leaving a lasting legacy in country music.

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Banksy Confirms New London Statue of Man Blinded by Flag

The elusive artist Banksy has confirmed a new statue in central London depicting a man blinded by a flag, sparking discussions about nationalism and identity.

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Israel Issues Mass Evacuation Warnings in Southern Lebanon

Israel has issued mass evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon, upending lives and reshaping the region as tensions escalate.

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US Economy Grew 2% in Q1 Despite Federal Shutdown and Iran War

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter, recovering from a federal shutdown but facing headwinds from the Iran war.

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NASA’s Artemis II Moonship Returns to Launch Site After Historic Voyage

NASA's Artemis II spacecraft returned to its launch site after a successful historic voyage, bringing the U.S. closer to returning humans to the moon.

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