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Supreme Court rules Louisiana congressional maps unconstitutional racial gerrymander
The US Supreme Court struck down two Louisiana Black-majority districts as unconstitutional in a 6-3 ruling on April 29, weakening the Voting Rights Act.
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House GOP revolt delays procedural vote on FISA, farm bill and DHS funding
House Republican leaders spent about 2 hours winning support for a procedural vote on a bundled FISA, farm bill and DHS funding package.
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Fed holds rates steady as four officials dissent in rare split
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5% to 3.75% and drew 4 dissents, the most since 1992.
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Trump Urges Israeli President Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu Amid Trial
Donald Trump pressed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon PM Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a wartime leader who should be relieved of corruption trial burdens.
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US Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act, Curtailing Minority Voter Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 29 to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, limiting minority voters' ability to challenge election maps.
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Trump urges Netanyahu to limit Lebanon strikes amid fragile ceasefire
President Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to conduct surgical strikes in Lebanon as ceasefire risks collapse.
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House passes three-year FISA extension with CBDC ban, Senate opposition expected
The US House approved a three-year extension of FISA Section 702 including a CBDC ban, but Senate leaders oppose the bill.
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Powell says he will stay on as Fed governor after chair term ends
Jerome Powell will remain a Federal Reserve governor after his chair term ends on May 15, blocking an immediate Trump appointment.
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Sasse, King Charles and Buffalo fans point to unity in April moments
Ben Sasse, King Charles III and Buffalo hockey fans each drew attention in April for messages of family, reconciliation and unity.
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Trump to get briefing on Iran military options from CENTCOM
President Trump is set to receive a Thursday briefing on new Iran military options from CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
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AI Leadership Shifts as Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI Trade Market Advantage
Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI have traded leadership in AI revenue and innovation amid rapid industry changes.
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NTT Data signs carbon removal credit deal with Climeworks
NTT Data agreed to buy carbon removal credits from Climeworks to help meet its climate targets.
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Inclusive Abundance Initiative drafts 2028 Democratic policy agenda on key issues
The Inclusive Abundance Initiative is creating a 2028 policy agenda to address health care, housing, energy, and other challenges facing Democrats.
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Supreme Court narrows Section 2 of Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court limited protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in a ruling issued Wednesday.
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Colossal Biosciences advances bluebuck de-extinction aiming for 2028 birth
Colossal Biosciences is in final genomic editing phases for bluebuck de-extinction, targeting a surrogate birth around 2028.
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Brent crude hits $126 per barrel amid Iran war supply fears
Brent crude oil briefly topped $126 per barrel on April 30 as supply fears from the Iran war roiled markets.
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Rising gas prices could hurt Republicans in key districts
Rising gasoline prices may pressure Republicans in swing districts as fuel costs climb and voters face larger commuting bills.
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Supreme Court ruling leads to fewer competitive House districts in 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court allowed partisan gerrymandering, sharply reducing competitive House districts in 2026 elections.
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Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid ahead of June 9 primary
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the money to compete.
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Louisiana halts U.S. House primaries after court strikes down congressional map
Louisiana suspended its U.S. House primaries after the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map as a racial gerrymander.
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Four Fed officials dissent over rate cut signal, challenging Kevin Warsh's approach
Four Federal Reserve officials dissented at the April 29 FOMC meeting, opposing hints of imminent rate cuts amid inflation concerns.
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House passes DHS funding, ending 75-day partial shutdown
House lawmakers passed Homeland Security funding by voice vote on Thursday, ending a 75-day partial shutdown.
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House Ethics Committee opens probe into Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee has begun investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over unspecified allegations.
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House Republicans help strip pesticide liability language from farm bill
House Republicans allied with the MAHA movement joined Democrats on Thursday to remove pesticide liability language from a farm bill.