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The Supreme Court will hear a major challenge to the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday morning, as Louisiana struggles to toss out its new congressional map, which added a second black-majority district.
redistricting fight That brings the court to the brink of striking down a central provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that forced states to draw majority-minority districts. Oral arguments in Louisiana vs. Calais are scheduled for 10 a.m.
On the 15th day of the government shutdown, House leaders from both parties will speak to reporters Wednesday morning, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at 10 a.m. and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at 11:30 a.m.
The Senate will vote again on a continuing resolution passed by the House that could reopen the government; It failed for the eighth time on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Republicans are Preparing for an extended shutdown,
At the White House, President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. The President will host a “Ballroom Dinner” later in the evening.
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