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May 2nd, 2026

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Week in Politics Hegseth's Congressional testimony; SCOTUS and Voting Rights

Pete Hegseth faced two days of intense Congressional scrutiny, with lawmakers pressing the Defense Secretary on his leadership and decision-making at the Pentagon. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's latest modifications to the Voting Rights Act are poised to reshape how future elections are administered and contested. Together, these developments signal a turbulent moment for both national security oversight and the foundational mechanics of American democracy.

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