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A decade after gutting a crucial component of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court is being asked to dismantle what remains of the landmark civil rights law. The justices are considering a case centered around Section 2, which bans voting rules that discriminate on the basis of race. If
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The Supreme Court grappled with a critical provision of the Voting Rights Act, which has enabled lawmakers to use race as a factor in carving up voting districts. The justices considered whether to impose a time limit on race-based remedies, which could lead to widespread redistricting efforts and alter the
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A critical US Supreme Court case, Louisiana v. Callais, is set to be reheard on October 15, with the potential to impact the voting rights of Black Americans. The case revolves around the creation of majority-Black congressional districts in Louisiana, which has sparked a debate over racial discrimination and the
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The Biden administration's alleged targeting of sitting members of Congress has sparked widespread outrage, with Senators Ashley Moody, Chuck Grassley, and Ron Johnson leading a bipartisan effort to obtain all records related to the Arctic Frost investigation. The Senators, joined by 15 of their bicameral colleagues, have written
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Congressman Tony Gonzales has led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security, urging the reinstatement of the Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS) Center of Excellence at Texas A&M University. The CBTS Center, which was halted in April by DHS, plays a crucial role
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As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its presidential primaries, set for January 31, 2026, the party's leadership is facing a delicate balancing act between choosing a flagbearer early and maintaining internal unity. Five aspirants, including former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Member of Parliament Kennedy
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Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), has sent letters to four major telecommunications companies and five federal entities, requesting all records related to the "Arctic Frost" probe, a partisan investigation led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith against President Trump. The probe, which began at
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Over 190 National Resistance Movement (NRM) members of parliament who lost in the party primaries have been given the go-ahead by President Yoweri Museveni to contest as independent candidates in the 2026 general elections. The President expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the party primaries, citing allegations of fabrication and
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The Senate has decided to form a 12-member ad hoc committee to respond to international concerns, particularly from the United States, alleging systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The move follows a closed-door session where lawmakers deliberated on claims by the U.S. government suggesting state-backed acts of genocide against
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed deep concerns about the National Assembly's proposed amendment to hold the 2027 general elections in November 2026, fearing it may truncate governance, destabilize development plans, and plunge Nigeria into endless electioneering cycles. According to ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji
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Youth leaders in Luweero District have been urged to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in the 2026 general elections, with key leaders emphasizing the party's commitment to improving service delivery and sustaining government programs. The call comes amidst a series of grassroots engagements by the
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The Senate has taken a critical step in addressing growing international concerns over alleged state-backed persecution of Christians in Nigeria by constituting a 12-member ad-hoc committee. The move follows the United States Government's recent claims of possible acts of genocide targeting Christians in some parts of the country.
