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5 min readThe Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, a 6-3 decision that weakens a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The ruling could reshape redistricting fights in Florida and beyond, while in Washington, Senate Democrats failed to force a debate on limiting President Trump’s war powers in Cuba. The State Department also announced a limited-edition passport featuring Trump’s portrait for the nation’s 250th anniversary, and new Gallup data shows homebuying optimism has cratered to its lowest level in over a decade.
Supreme Court narrows Voting Rights Act protections
The Court ruled that Louisiana’s map, which created a second majority-Black congressional district, amounted to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a provision that had helped ensure racial minority voters are not shut out when political maps are redrawn and that districts give minority voters a fair chance to elect their preferred candidates. The ruling applies to redistricting at all levels of government.
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- 1 (00:05) **Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act** - The Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional map, ruling its second majority-Black district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
- 2 (01:16) **Senate Democrats Force Vote on Cuba War Powers** - Democrats raise concerns Trump could order military action in Cuba and force a floor vote to get lawmakers on the record.
- 3 (02:18) **State Department Issues Limited-Edition Passport with Trump’s Image** - A special passport commemorating America’s 250th anniversary features President Trump’s formal portrait and signature.
- 4 (03:01) **King Charles III Visits 9/11 Memorial** - The British monarch and Queen Camilla attend a ceremony in New York City as part of his first state visit as king.
- 5 (03:37) **Homebuying Optimism Hits Record Low** - Gallup finds only 25% of non-homeowners intend to buy a house in the next five years, down from nearly 50% a decade ago.
- 6 (04:23) **Kevin Warsh Nomination Advances** - The Senate Banking Committee votes 13-11 to recommend the full Senate confirm President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chair.
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