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Virginia voters approve redistricting measure, potentially creating four more Democratic congressional districts ahead of the midterms.
The U.S. extends its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, though the naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.
Iran calls the U.S. blocka

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