The court's six conservatives sounded ready to rein in the historic Civil Rights Act in drawing congressional district lines. Such a ruling could bolster Republican efforts in the midterm elections. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Great news.

U.S. Justice Department officials have cited the federal shutdown in asking for multiple lawsuits between the Trump administration and California to be paused. LA Times

VOA VIEW: So be it.

Vice President JD Vance shrugged off the outrage on Wednesday about a leaked group chat from young conservatives. New York Post

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Though Pyongyang is expanding the types of ammunition it supplies to Russia. New York Times

VOA VIEW: A major mistake.

The federal judge said she was “profoundly concerned” that federal agents might have violated earlier limits that she had set as the Trump administration has carried out an immigration crackdown. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The judge cannot make such a demand on federal troops.

It was unclear when Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Ghomari was killed, or by whom, but Israel appeared to claim the killing. New York Times

President Donald Trump recently unveiled plans for a large “triumphal arch” in Washington, D.C., envisioned as a grand gateway near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Memorial Bridge to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. OANN

VOA VIEW: So!

Prominent Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez struggled to give President Donald Trump credit for securing a ceasefire in Gaza while labeling him an “obstacle to peace.” OANN

VOA VIEW: She is an idiot.

New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James has been indicted on allegations that she secured a favorable mortgage loan by misrepresenting the use of a Virginia home to house a “fugitive” relative. OANN

VOA VIEW: She is a fool.

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The Democrat mayoral front-runner for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, repeatedly avoided saying that Hamas should lay down its weapons, while doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. OANN

VOA VIEW: He is a basket case.

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped, an encouraging sign that America's epidemic of excess weight might be improving.. Washington Times

A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It will not last that long.

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump's executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good - it was foolish.

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Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere. Washington Times

A woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after assaulting two Alaska Airlines flight attendants. CBS

VOA VIEW: Fool!

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on advancing an individual year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon as GOP leaders pursue an alternative approach to the shutdown. CBS

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Data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country tracks increased mental health disorders. CBS

VOA VIEW: Sad!

The NTSB said the submersible sustained damage during previous dives that "further deteriorated and weakened the pressure vessel." CBS

Declining vaccination rates are fueling another measles outbreak -- this time in South Carolina. Dozens of unvaccinated students are now under a 21-day quarantine as health officials race to contain the spread. CBS

The FDA has identified 16 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. CBS

VOA VIEW: It took long enough.

The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked six people's visas for making incendiary social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS

VOA VIEW: Deserved.

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The central bank policymaker indicated that he still expects his colleagues to vote for another quarter-point reduction. CNBC

Trump said Washington was unhappy with New Delhi's purchases of Russian crude because it allowed Moscow to continue waging its "ridiculous war" in Ukraine. CNBC

VOA VIEW: We are waiting.

The U.S. has taken steps to block one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies from accessing the country's domestic telecom networks over national security concerns. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good!

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Moving forward with federal AI regulation is "imperative" as concerns around privacy, usage and safety grow. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Waiting!

A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the transfer of a site earmarked for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library in Miami, Florida. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The judge overstepped his authority.

Charles Crawford was executed Wednesday in Mississippi after spending over 30 years on death row for the 1993 rape and murder of college student Kristy Ray. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Too long.

A federal judge has extended orders preventing President Donald Trump from sending the National Guard into Portland, Ore. The extension applies for 14 days. UPI

VOA VIEW: The judge is a liberal fool.

The three candidates for New York City mayor -- Andrew Cuomo, Zonhran Mamdani and Curtis Silwa -- are expected to face each other Thursday night in the first of two general election debates. UPI

VOA VIEW: Anyone but Mamdani.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night hosted wealthy donors to a dinner marking their support for his $200 million White House ballroom. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

Israeli forces announced Thursday morning the identification of two more bodies of deceased hostages recently returned from Gaza as part of a cease-fire deal with Hamas. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hamas played more games.

The CIA is authorized to conduct operations in Venezuela and likely has been for at least a couple of months, President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday. UPI

FBI Director Kash Patel said the first seven months of the Trump administration's Operation Summer Heat have posted the nation's best crime-fighting numbers. UPI

U.S. border officials said Wednesday that more than a dozen undocumented migrants via Russia and former Soviet satellite states were taken into custody near Puerto Rico. UPI

VOA VIEW: Great!

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