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Justice John Marshall Harlan and Birth Tourism

Justice Harlan provides a middle ground for the Supreme Court on the question of birthright citizenship.

Reason · Apr 30

Donald Trump torpedoes own legal case against James Comey, admits ’86 him’ doesn’t only mean ‘kill him’

Comey's lawyers will be celebrating right now.

We Got This Covered · Apr 30

Melania Trump Labelled A 'Huge Liability', 'Wild Card' Fueling White House Dysfunction

Melania Trump's recent controversies, including her denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein and backlash over a documentary, have raised concerns within the White House about her role as FLOTUS.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

First Thing: US supreme court ‘demolishes’ Voting Rights Act

Ruling has gutted provision intended to prevent racial discrimination in voting. Plus, oil tops $126 a barrel to reach highest level since 2022

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

SCOTUS Narrows the Reach of the Voting Rights Act

Plus: The Supreme Court says “demands for a charity’s private member or donor information” raises First Amendment problems.

Reason · Apr 30

Louisiana postpones primaries as states rush to redraw districts after supreme court ruling

More governors call for special sessions following supreme court’s decision severely weakening Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

GOP Scrambles to Schedule Pam Bondi's Testimony Minutes After Democrats Move to Hold Her in Contempt Over Epstein Files

House Democrats held former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for not testifying on the Epstein files. Republicans announced a new testimony date, highlighting political divisions over the issue.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

The conservative supreme court justices behind the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act

Latest ruling is culmination of Justices Roberts and Alito’s campaign to slowly but surely strangle efforts to protect democratic rights of Black and other minority Americans

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Apr 30