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Supreme Court hears case that could upend Voting Rights Act
The Court is hearing Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Conservative justices appeared sympathetic to arguments to scale back race-based redistricting protections.
Panic as federal workers scramble after fresh layoffs
Around 4,200 federal employees were laid off across seven agencies. Many workers can’t access their government emails and are uncertain whether they’ve been terminated.
Education Department partnering with right-wing groups to target DEI & trans policies
The administration is using external conservative organizations to flag school districts for investigations into policies about gender identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Trump admin will publish “Democrat programs” for closure amid shutdown
As the government shutdown extends, Trump announced he would release a list of partisan programs to be permanently shut. Over 4,100 layoffs have already hit federal agencies.
Artists plan nationwide protests titled “Fall of Freedom”
Cultural and artistic groups across the U.S. are mobilizing a protest campaign in November against censorship, free expression suppression, and perceived authoritarian trends in the Trump administration.
Visas revoked for foreign critics of Charlie Kirk
The U.S. government canceled visas of six foreign nationals who posted social media comments criticizing the late conservative activist. Critics warn this could infringe on free speech norms.
Conservative Supreme Court justices skeptical of Voting Rights Act arguments
During oral argument, some justices questioned the constitutionality of applying Section 2 to modern redistricting, especially for the new Louisiana map.
Louisiana redistricting dispute returns to Supreme Court
The challenge to Louisiana’s new congressional map—and whether it improperly dilutes Black voter representation—is now before the high court again after prior rulings.
Shutdown enters Day 15, Senate poised for another vote
The U.S. government shutdown continues as Senate leaders prepare for yet another vote to pass funding. The impasse persists with no resolution in sight.
Revoked visas, program cuts, and federal chaos fuel opposition momentum
The combination of visa revocations, announced program closures, mass layoffs, and judicial processes has energized opposition movements and public protests.