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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana congressional map as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering
The Supreme Court on Wednesday released an opinion striking down a set of Louisiana congressional district maps that added a second majority black district.
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Trump warns Iran to 'get smart' and reach a deal to end war
Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume fighting amid the ongoing ceasefire and has also hinted at escalating the conflict by attacking civilian infrastructure. He has yet to follow through, however.
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Jury finds terrorist guilty of support to ISIS-K, but deadlocks on role in Abbey Gate deaths
The defendant was charged with a single count of providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization — ISIS-K — which resulted in death.
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Kazakhstan expected to join Trump's Abraham Accords during White House meeting: Reports
An unidentified U.S. official told Axios that bringing Kazakhstan into the accords is intended to help restore Israel's standing in the Arab and Muslim world, however Kazakhstan and Israel have had full diplomatic relations for more than 30 years.
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Federal judge directs Trump admin to fully pay November SNAP benefits by Friday
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. criticized the administration for not better preparing to fund the food stamp program, which would impact roughly 42 million people who currently receive SNAP benefits.
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Trump cheers Pelosi's looming retirement after former House leader says she won't seek reelection
The California Democrat made the announcement in a video earlier Thursday, in which she stated she would not run again in 2026, bringing an end to her nearly 40-year congressional career next year.
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Trump administration finds SNAP fraud
In once case, an individual received SNAP benefits in six different states. In a separate case, one individual had more than $50,000 on their Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT card.
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SCOTUS reinstates Trump transgender passport policy
The ruling comes after the Trump administration appealed a lower court order from September that allows transgender or nonbinary people to request a male, female, or “X” identification marker on their passports, rather than choosing their biological sex.
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Judge tosses Kansas law requiring supermajorities for constitutional conventions
The ruling comes after the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives in 2023 voted to pass Convention of States Action resolutions through simple majorities, which were related to proposing amendments to the Constitution.
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Former DOJ employee who threw sandwich at Border Patrol agent found not guilty of assault
“I’m relieved and I’m looking forward to moving on with my life,” Sean Charles Dunn said
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Appeals court upholds Texas drag show ban law
Two judges said that because some drag performers and venues bringing the lawsuit claimed they avoided sexually explicit content, they were unlikely to be prosecuted and lacked standing
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Jury awards $10M to former VA teacher shot by 6-year-old student
The jurors found that a former assistant principal ignored warning signs that the boy brought a gun to school
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White House trying to sort out what Biden and Blinken ignored in Nigerian war on Christians
Although in his first term Trump designated Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" after violence on Christians, Biden and Blinken took them off the list, and the butchers' bill is now up to at least 7,000 lives