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Trump drops IRS suit in trade for $1.7B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund decried by Dems
Democrats call the $1.776 billion fund a slush fund designed to compensate Jan. 6 defendants, arguing the settlement itself is unlawful.
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Thousands attend protests in Selma and Montgomery for voting rights
The Supreme Court's weakening of voting rights protections has prompted Democratic lawmakers and activists to mobilize against Republican redistricting targeting Black congressional districts.
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US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say
The Supreme Court invoked the Purcell principle to block election changes in Texas but ignored it when fast-tracking GOP gerrymanders in Louisiana, Alabama, and other Southern states.
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The redistricting frenzy is scrambling the midterm elections. Here’s where things stand now.
A Supreme Court ruling and Trump pressure have triggered unprecedented mid-decade redistricting in nine states, with Republicans positioned to gain up to 17 seats before November.
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US Supreme Court rules telehealth abortion can resume while lawsuit continues
The decision preserves access while Louisiana's lawsuit continues, but anti-abortion groups are pressuring Trump's new FDA commissioner to block the drug.
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Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court
A federal judge questioned whether the order is even lawful, but Democrats must prove harm before midterm elections less than six months away.
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US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
Education Secretary McMahon faced bipartisan criticism over excluding nursing from higher loan caps, affecting master's degree affordability for future nurses and teachers.
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After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode
Virginia Democrats and civil rights leaders warn the Supreme Court's decision gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could reshape state maps if Republicans gain power after the 2030 census.
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State officials demand transparency as businesses get billions in Trump tariff refunds
Eight Democratic state fiscal leaders want public disclosure of which firms get $166 billion in tariff refunds, fearing consumers won't see the money back.
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Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections
More than 60 menopause-related bills have been introduced nationwide this year, with 26 states enacting laws since 2019 covering insurance, workplace accommodations and provider education.
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US House rejects constraint on Trump action in Iran, one day after Senate
The 212-212 tie came after the Senate rejected an identical measure Wednesday, as three Republicans and one Democrat broke ranks over the $29 billion war.
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Risk low of hantavirus spread, CDC officials say
Cruise passengers are quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for 42 days after hantavirus infections were confirmed aboard the MV Hondius.
