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abcnews. com > Politics > new-date-set-bondi-deposition-house-oversights-epstein > story

New date set for Bondi deposition in House Oversight's Epstein probe after Democrat threatens contempt

47+ min ago  (62+ words) As Democrats sought to hold Pam Bondi in civil contempt, the House Oversight Committee said she'll sit for deposition on May 29 part of its Epstein investigation....

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abcnews. com > Politics > supreme-court-limits-voting-rights-act > story

Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (93+ words) The Supreme Court on Wednesday, in a 6-3 decision, limited the use of the landmark Voting Rights Act. Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act The 6-3 opinion came from Justice Samuel Alito. The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a 6-3 decision limiting the…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > 5-things-supreme-courts-landmark-decision-voting-rights > story

5 things to know about the Supreme Court's landmark decision on the Voting Rights Act

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (925+ words) The ruling does more than reshape one state's map. In a landmark decision issued'Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in'Louisiana v. Callais, struck down Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district and held that race-conscious redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > pentagon-restrict-journalists-access-require-escorted-building-now > story

Pentagon can restrict journalists' access, require them be escorted in building for now, appeals court rules

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (411+ words) The judges cited national security interests. A decision by a three-judge federal appeals court panel means that journalists will not be able to walk through the Pentagon without an escort for now." The panel ruled 2-to-1"on Monday in favor…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > trumps-image-limited-edition-passports-americas-250th > story

Trump's image to appear on limited-edition passports for America's 250th

19+ hour, 29+ min ago  (179+ words) The State Department is releasing a limited-edition U. S. passport to mark America's 250th'anniversary and the document will feature President Donald Trump's image. Trump's image to appear on limited-edition passports for America's 250th His portrait will be over a stylized image of the…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > hegseth-kid-rock-ride-army-helicopters > story

Hegseth and Kid Rock go for a ride in Army helicopters

23+ hour, 48+ min ago  (428+ words) A military fly-by of Kid Rock's house had drawn scrutiny. Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a ride in AH-64 Apache attack helicopters around the Washington, D. C. , area on Monday, just weeks after the Army drew scrutiny for allowing…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > extraordinary-trump-style-filing-asks-lift-ballroom-injunction > story

Extraordinary Trump-style filing asks to lift ballroom injunction as Republicans seek $400 M in funding

1+ day, 57+ min ago  (804+ words) Senate Republicans also introduced a bill that would seek $400 M in funding. Senate Republicans unveiled a bill on Monday that would provide $400 million for President Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing that such a space is needed following the shooting…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > wire Story > floridas-redistricting-fight-puts-ron-desantis-back-republican-132442992

Florida's redistricting fight puts Ron De Santis back in the Republican spotlight

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (763+ words) Ron De Santis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida...

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abcnews. com > Business > wire Story > billionaire-tax-proposal-california-track-qualify-ballot-backers-132435838

Billionaire tax proposal in California is on track to qualify for the ballot: Backers

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (459+ words) Supporters of a controversial California proposal to implement a one-time tax on billionaires say they have enough signatures to qualify it for the November ballot SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A controversial proposal in California to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires has enough…...

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abcnews. com > Politics > florida-gov-desantis-unveils-proposed-congressional-map-gop > story

Florida Gov. De Santis unveils proposed congressional map that could let GOP flip up to 4 seats

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (882+ words) Some Republicans are concerned the governor's move could backfire. Florida Gov. Ron De Santis on Monday unveiled a proposed new congressional map for the Sunshine State that his office indicates could let Republicans flip up to four seats in the…...