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Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act, Threatening Minority Political Power
The Supreme Court's latest ruling on the Voting Rights Act undermines protections for minority-majority districts, likel
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Judge Criticizes Harsh Jail Conditions for WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect
A federal magistrate judge expressed deep concern Monday over the harsh jail conditions of Cole Allen, the suspect in th
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The Hill's Decision Desk 2026: Live Primaries in Indiana and Ohio
The Hill presents live, real-time coverage of the 2026 Indiana and Ohio primaries, anchored by Cory Smith and Chris Stir
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Comey Seashell Indictment: Trump's DOJ Stretches Law to Settle Scores
The indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell arrangement on Instagram is widely seen as a retributive overreach
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Howard's Cardi B Course Sparks Debate on Academic Rigor and HBCU Legacy
Howard University's new course on Cardi B's entrepreneurial skills ignites controversy, with critics arguing it undermin
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Platner's Rise Fuels Democratic Debate: Can an Outsider Win in 2028?
Graham Platner's victory over Maine Gov. Janet Mills in the Senate primary reignites a Democratic debate: Is an outsider
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Murkowski Leads Republican Push for Iran War Vote Amid Internal GOP Rift
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is leading a Republican effort to force a vote on authorizing military force against Iran, but Senat
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Spirit Airlines Shutdown After Bailout Failure Hits Fliers, Spurs Price Hike Fears
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after failed bailout negotiations with the Trump administration, triggering concerns o
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Voter Enthusiasm Gap Widens as Democrats Eye Midterm Gains
With six months until the midterms, Democrats hold a clear edge in voter enthusiasm and generic ballot polling, while Tr
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Trump's Indiana Primary Play Tests His Grip on the GOP
Tuesday's Indiana state Senate primaries will test President Trump's clout as he targets seven Republican incumbents who
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Federal Title IX Probe Targets Smith College Over Transgender Admissions
The Education Department opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting transgender women, arguing the
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Trump Denies Calling ABC's Karl After WHCA Dinner Shooting
President Trump denied calling ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl after the WHCA dinner shooting, calling Karl's account 'v