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Virginia asks Supreme Court to restore new voting map in redistricting fight
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's redistricting referendum last week, ruling that the legislative process in which the referendum was created was unconstitutional.
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SCOTUS extends pause on abortion pill restrictions
The Fifth Circuit ruling saw the court opine that Louisiana was likely to succeed on the merits of the case.
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House Ethics Committee provides update on Cory Mills probe
The Investigative Subcommittee that is handling the investigation said it has authorized more than 20 subpoenas, collected thousands of documents, and contacted dozens of witnesses for the probe so far.
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NYC Democatic mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by federal agents at immigration court
“I’m not obstructing, I’m standing right here in the hallway,” Brad Lander said as he was arrested.
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Trump: 'We' have 'total control' of Iranian air space
Trump did not elaborate on the scope of American involvement, though it appears that American equipment was used in the operation, at the bare minimum.
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DHS reverses course on exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids: report
“There will be no safe spaces for industries who harbor violent criminals or purposely try to undermine ICE’s efforts,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.
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Massie teases legislation seeking to forbid US from entering a war with Iran
"This is not our war," Massie posted to X. "But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution. I’m introducing a bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution."
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Senate GOP eyes major shake-up to Medicaid in its version of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful bill'
The legislation, released by the Senate Finance Committee, comes as Congress eyes a July 4 deadline to fund Trump's domestic policy agenda. Major changes will need to be approved by the House.
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Pentagon vows US is maintaining 'defensive posture' as Trump assembles National Security Council
The developments come as the president is also calling for his National Security Council to gather in the Situation Room Monday night.
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Donald Trump to leave G-7 summit early over conflict in Middle East: White House
The statement comes after Trump warned people in Iran's capital city to evacuate, but did not clarify the reason for the warning. He also claimed in a subsequent post that "America First" means Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
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Minnesota shooting suspect tells family he 'went to war' hours after killings: Prosecutors
“Dad went to war last night … I don’t wanna say more because I don’t wanna implicate anybody,” Boelter allegedly wrote in a family group chat.
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Trump warns people to evacuate Iranian capital of Tehran
Trump did not clarify who he was directing to evacuate the Iranian city, but emphasized Iran should have signed a nuclear deal. The reason for the warning was also not immediately clear.
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Hegseth directs more defensive resources to Middle East amid Israeli conflict with Iran
The United States has largely stayed out of the fight so far, but American forces have been involved in helping Israel shoot down Iranian projectiles.