Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, boosting GOP redistricting efforts
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that is expected to aid Republican efforts to control the House and state legislatures.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by Democrats over Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from Democrats on Capitol Hill regarding the Iran war, marking his first congressional appearance since the conflict began.
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Brent crude surges to $123 amid Iran war fears, global stocks fall
Oil prices spiked as tensions over Iran escalated, with Brent crude reaching $123 a barrel, while world stock markets retreated.
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Trump welcomes Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling
Former President Donald Trump praised the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act, calling it 'the kind of ruling I like.'
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Federal appeals court upholds $83 million defamation verdict against Trump
A full federal appeals court declined to rehear the $83 million defamation case against Donald Trump, leaving the verdict in place.
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Country singer David Allan Coe dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the songwriter behind hits like 'Take This Job and Shove It,' passed away at the age of 86.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plans to stay despite Trump legal actions
Jerome Powell indicated he intends to remain on the Federal Reserve board, citing legal actions by the Trump administration.
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Man charged with attempting to kill Trump took hotel selfie before gala attack
Investigators revealed that the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump took a selfie in a hotel room before rushing a gala event.
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains crews
Activists reported that Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza near Crete and detained the crews.
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The Onion makes new bid to acquire Alex Jones' Infowars
The satirical news outlet The Onion is pursuing a new effort to take over Alex Jones' Infowars platform.
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