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Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting plan
The Alabama redistricting push followed the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which overturned race-based congressional districts and narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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Supreme Court backs Trump over speech limits on immigration judges
The justices did not rule on the merits of the case, but merely reversed the lower court decision and sent it back for additional proceedings.
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U.S. carries out defensive strikes on Iran's Gulf Coast, as tensions rise amid talks to end war
U.S. Central Command characterized the strikes as defensive
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DC City Council advances $3.7 billion Commanders stadium redevelopment deal
The project passed the first vote in a 9-3 split, with the three who voted against the plan citing concerns about the project’s impact on the nation's capital.
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You Vote: As Trump orders 2 nuclear subs toward Russia in response to Medvedev comments, what now?
Trump's remarks appeared to refer to Medvedev's X post this week in which he warned Trump that he couldn't treat Russia like other nations and that he risked war with his escalating involvement in Ukraine.
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How Europe could prolong Israel-Hamas war by recognizing a Palestinian state
Hamas leaders are likely to be emboldened to carry on fighting by French and British proposals to recognize a Palestinian state in a break with Trump.
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Four people killed in Montana bar shooting, suspect believed to still be armed: Report
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said authorities are still searching for the suspect, but his home was cleared by the SWAT team. It is not clear whether other people are injured.
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Comer postpones Ghislaine Maxwell deposition until after Supreme Court appeal ruling
The Supreme Court is expected to consider Maxwell's appeal on Sept. 29.
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DOE cancels $4.9B loan for energy project Illinois lawmaker calls a 'scam'
State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, praised the DOE’s decision and called the project a “scam” driven by global investors and green energy lobbyists.
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Bill Cassidy to launch reelection bid despite voting to convict Trump over January 6
Cassidy, who was one of seven Republican senators to vote to remove Trump, has tried to repair his relationship with the president since, including supporting some of his controversial nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Fairfax suspect charged in toddler abduction had lengthy criminal history
A stolen vehicle was found at the scene.
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FDA to change opioid labeling rules to emphasize long-term risks
The new rule comes after a public advisory committee meeting in May that reviewed data showing risks for patients who use opioids over long periods. Those risks include misuse, addiction and overdoses.
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Feds destroy family farm for 'single paperwork violation.' GOP-appointed judges rebuke feds
Supreme Court ban on agencies using in-house courts to fine companies prohibits Labor Department actions going back to Obama administration, appeals court rules. "We’ve been dragged through the mud," farm says.