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Tennessee Redistricting Amid Voting Rights Challenges
Protests erupted at Tennessee's state capitol after Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House map that splits a majority-Black district representing Memphis. This move aligns with President Trump's broader push in Southern states to bolster Republican chances of holding their congressional majority in the upcoming midterm elections. The development follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act by invalidating a Louisiana congressional map, which had established a second majority-Black district. Critics see these maps as diluting Black voting power, contributing to ongoing legal and public pushback against such gerrymandering efforts.
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- 1 (00:01) **Tennessee Redistricting Protests** - Protests at state capitol over Republican-approved US House map dividing majority-Black Memphis district
- 2 (00:26) **Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling** - Recent decision weakens Voting Rights Act by striking down Louisiana's second majority-Black district
- 3 (00:39) **Iran Denies Tanker Attack** - Rejects responsibility for explosion on South Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz
- 4 (01:30) **Oil and Gas Price Update** - World oil prices high from war but easing; US average $4.56/gallon for regular
- 5 (02:03) **Poll on Congress Age Limits** - NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows 80% Americans support maximum age caps and term limits
- 6 (02:36) **Poll Support Demographics** - Strongest from Gen X; young voter calls out "70, 80-year-olds in Congress" as out of touch
- 7 (03:02) **Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak** - Dozens left Oceanwide Expedition ship after rodent-borne illness kills 3, infects others
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