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60 years later, the Voting Rights Act faces a crossroads
Six decades after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law with Martin Luther King Jr. by his side, the legislation that once marked a pivotal moment in American democracy now...
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to divert $4 billion in climate resilience funds
A federal judge has halted an attempt by the Trump administration to divert more than $4 billion in federal disaster mitigation funds. The preliminary injunction, granted Tuesday by U.S. District Judge...
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‘Deuces to the Tyrant’ — Crockett backs Texas Dems fleeing to block Trump-favored GOP maps
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is applauding a group of state lawmakers who left Texas in protest of a Republican-led redistricting plan that could secure the GOP a powerful advantage ahead of the 2026...
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Egyptians head to the polls in Senate election amid soaring economic woes
Amid economic strain and political fatigue, Egyptians headed to the polls on Monday to vote in Senate elections that will fill two-thirds of the chamber’s 300 seats. The Senate, a relatively new...
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Ivory Coast opposition slams arrests as crackdown deepens ahead of October election
A major opposition party in Ivory Coast is raising alarm over what it describes as politically motivated detentions, accusing the government of targeting its members ahead of the country’s contentious...
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U.S. proposes up to $15,000 visa bond for travelers from countries with high overstay rates
In a move that could dramatically reshape access to U.S. travel for many, the State Department is proposing a controversial bond requirement of up to $15,000 for business and tourist visa applicants from...
