— U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key provision of Voting Rights Act, invalidating Louisiana's congressional map over racial considerations.
— Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry halts primary elections pending new redistricting plan.
— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify before Senat
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