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SCOTUS Eyes Voting Rights Cut

The Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a core provision of the Voting Rights Act after hearing arguments over Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map, with conservative justices signaling support for limiting race-based redistricting.

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Associated Press

Reporters Exit Pentagon Over Rules

Dozens of Pentagon reporters surrendered their badges rather than accept Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new restrictions limiting unapproved reporting, a move backed by Trump and widely condemned as a blow to press freedom.

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The New York Times

Tomahawk Missiles Explained

President Trump is considering sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, potentially enabling Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russia with long-range, precise, and relatively inexpensive American weaponry.

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Times of Israel

Freed Hostages Share Harrowing Tales

Freed Israeli hostages described brutal Hamas captivity marked by torture, starvation, psychological warfare, and years of isolation in tunnels, with some losing massive body weight and enduring severe trauma before release.

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NBC News

Judge Blocks Trump’s Layoffs

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to lay off federal workers during the shutdown, deeming the action illegal.

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The Wall Street Journal

Trump Plans IRS Overhaul

The Trump administration is preparing changes at the IRS to target left-leaning groups, with a Trump ally set to lead the agency's criminal unit.

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Fox News

Mamdani Appears on Fox News

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said the city should honor the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu if he visits, despite U.S. rejection of ICC authority.

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CBS News

Prosecutor Jack Smith Sounds Off

Former special counsel Jack Smith criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting James Comey while ignoring alleged misconduct by officials like Pete Hegseth, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of politicizing investigations.

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The Verge

OpenAI To Support Erotica Soon

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will accommodate mature content for age-verified users starting in December, emphasizing a policy of treating adult users like adults.

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Reason

Sex Robots Are Here... And It’s Ok

Sex robots and AI chatbots are sparking new moral panic, but columnist Elizabeth Nolan Brown argues fears are overblown — most users treat them as harmless fantasy, not human replacements.

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Politico

Swastika Found in GOP Office

Capitol Police are investigating after a swastika-altered American flag was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office. Taylor condemned the symbol, calling it vandalism and ordering an internal review.

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Axios

Inside Trump’s White House Makeover

Donald Trump is extensively remodeling the White House, leaving a lasting imprint with projects like a $250 million ballroom and new Rose Garden patio, engaging in design sessions between diplomatic negotiations.

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Pew Research Center

Can You Fix a Flat Tire?

A Pew Research Center survey reveals Americans are confident in practical tasks like cleaning wounds, but fewer are confident fixing car engines, with differences noted by gender, education, and age.

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The Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Just Ate TV

YouTube's growing influence in sports and TV is highlighted by its landmark NFL partnership and its role as a platform for creators like Jesse 'Jesser' Riedel, reshaping media consumption.

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NPR

Quake Challenges Aid to Women

After a deadly earthquake killed thousands in Afghanistan, with the Taliban requesting female health workers to aid women while simultaneously restricting women’s movement.

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ABC News

Vought Says WH Will Cut Thousands

Russ Vought, OMB Director, announced plans to cut more than 10,000 federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing the need to remain aggressive for taxpayers.

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USA Today

Trump Might Attend Court for Tariffs

President Trump said he may attend Supreme Court arguments on Nov. 5 over his authority to impose tariffs, a historic move that could make him the first sitting president to do so.

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Vanity Fair

Virginia Giuffre in Her Own Words

In an excerpt from her posthumous memoir “Nobody’s Girl”, Virginia Roberts Giuffre recounts meeting Ghislaine Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago at age sixteen — a moment that led to years of exploitation by Epstein.

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CNN

When Extremists Wear a Brand

Fashion brands like Stone Island and Fred Perry face challenges when extremists adopt their clothing. Experts say companies can’t control wearers but can counter hate through inclusive messaging.

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New York Post

Sherrill’s Naval Story Shifts

Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, faces skepticism from Naval Academy alumni over her evolving account of involvement in a 1990s cheating scandal.

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