Virginia Dems accused of illegally ‘steamrolling’ state law that could upend redistricting crusade
Virginia voters are set to decide a redistricting referendum Tuesday, even as a high-stakes legal challenge before the state’s Supreme Court argues the amendment should be invalidated because it was pushed through an unlawfully extended legislative session. The case centers on whether lawmakers violated the Virginia Constitution by keeping the special session open for nearly […]
Dems Grill RFK Jr. on Measles Vaccine in Heated House Hearing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday defended his record and pushed back on what he called misleading claims during a contentious House hearing in which Democrats assailed him over his stance on vaccines.
Trump Holds Iran Blockade Despite Hormuz Reopening
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. Iranian…[#item_full_content]
Shipping Firms Seek Clarifications Before Crossing Hormuz
Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open but said they would require clarifications before vessels move through the entry point to the Gulf.[#item_full_content]
UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa
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Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats
Former President Barack Obama is urging Virginians to vote in favor of a congressional redistricting ballot measure that if passed, could give Democrats a big boost in this year’s midterm elections. “By voting yes, you have the chance to do something important — not just for the Commonwealth, but for our entire country,” Obama said […]
Abbott Threatens $200 Million Cut to Texas Cities Over Immigration Policies
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to cut roughly $200 million in public safety funding to Houston, Dallas, and Austin unless the cities revise policies that limit local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, escalating a standoff over enforcement in the…
Turkish grad student who co-authored anti-Israel op-ed at Tufts self-deports after legal battle with DHS
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University medical graduate student from Turkey whose charges were dropped after DHS detained her for allegedly “[engaging] in activities in support of Hamas,” has self-deported to Turkey, according to sources familiar with the matter. Ozturk self-deported from the U.S. late Thursday night on a flight to Istanbul, Turkey, according to sources […]
‘Packaging evil into something funny’: is making fun of Trump now just ‘clownwashing’?
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Luxury to high street jeans: can you tell the difference?
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