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Aug 2025
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ERICA MANDY
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Historic Voting Rights Ruling, Pentagon vs. Lawmakers & Infant Formula Safety - Thursday, April 30, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, April 30, 2026! What to know about a new Supreme Court ruling that weakens a Civil Rights-era voting law and what it means for upcoming elections. Also, new numbers detail the cost of war in Iran, as lawmakers grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ... Show More
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Comey Indicted (Again), Google-Pentagon Deal & Office Jobs Trendy? - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, April 29, 2026! We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI again. And how the U.S. Supreme Court is wading into the issue of immigration today. Also, the humor, history, and hints at the future included in King ... Show More
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