Supreme Court upholds Arizona voting restrictions
The Supreme Court in a 6 3 decision preserved Arizona voting limits, reversing an appellate ruling that found the measures racist under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Alito said election integrity justified the rules, limiting minority impact claims and prompting calls for federal restoration of the act.
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Court halts California donor name data collection
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that California cannot collect names and addresses of top charity donors, calling the policy a dragnet for sensitive information. The decision sides with two nonprofits linked to Koch family donors, citing First Amendment concerns over privacy and speech.
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CBO Projects $3 Trillion Budget Deficit for This Year
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a $3 trillion deficit this year matching the 2020 peak as Biden relief effects boost the economy. The agency forecasts a $1.15 trillion shortfall in 2022, with the 2020 deficit at $3.13 trillion as a wartime sized gap.
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Garland halts federal executions in moratorium decision
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a federal moratorium on executions as the Justice Department reviews policies after the Trump era carried out 13 executions in six months. He said the DOJ must ensure constitutional rights and humane treatment in capital cases while the review proceeds.
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Global concern grows over dangerous Covid-19 variant
The latest highly contagious variant exploits low vaccination and easing restrictions, threatening to delay the end of the pandemic. Delta remains largely blocked by vaccines, but rising cases trigger travel bans, lockdowns, and postponed reopenings in Britain, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere, with CDC warnings of gaps in protection.
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Delta variant FAQ clarifies transmission and vaccines
Scientists say the delta variant is about 50 percent more transmissible than other strains and may spread more easily inside cells. Early signs suggest it could raise hospitalization risk but is not proven to be more lethal. Vaccines remain highly protective against severe disease, though mask guidance varies by region.
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