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UC Professors Request Restoration of Standardized Admission Tests

Professors from the University of California system have urged the reinstatement of standardized admission tests, citing concerns over students' preparedness for college-level STEM courses. A letter signed by over 1,100 faculty members highlights significant gaps in foundational knowledge, particularly in mathematics, and warns of potential negative impacts on graduation rates and the STEM workforce in California. The university had eliminated standardized testing requirements in 2020 and adopted a test-blind admissions policy in 2021.

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Axios

Poll Shows Decline in Republican Support for Marriage Equality

A Gallup poll reveals that Republican support for marriage equality has dropped to 37%, down from 55% in previous years. While overall American support for same-sex marriage remains high at 65%, advocacy groups warn that efforts to challenge these rights continue, despite the Supreme Court's previous affirmation of their legality.

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Fox News — Latest

Supreme Court Allows Alabama's GOP-Backed Congressional Map for Midterm Elections

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that is expected to benefit the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections. The ruling follows an emergency appeal from Alabama Republicans and has been met with dissent from some justices and criticism from voting rights groups.

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Fox News — Politics

Supreme Court Approves Alabama Congressional Map for Upcoming Elections

The Supreme Court has approved Alabama's congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections, which includes one majority-Black district. The decision follows an emergency appeal from Alabama Republicans and has faced dissent from liberal justices and voting rights advocates who argue it undermines Black voting power.

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New York Times — Politics

U.S. Investigates George Santos Over Kalshi Betting

The U.S. government is conducting an investigation into former Representative George Santos related to Kalshi betting. This case is notable as it is the third insider trading investigation reported in recent weeks.

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The Daily Beast

Jill Biden Discusses Motorcade Experience with Melania Trump in New Memoir

Jill Biden's memoir details a tense motorcade ride with Melania Trump during Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025. Biden describes the discomfort stemming from Melania's belief that President Biden was responsible for the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago, and shares insights into their limited interactions and the changes made to the White House East Wing.

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Fox News — Politics

DOJ expands indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging $4 million misappropriated

The Department of Justice has expanded its indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging that the organization misappropriated over $3 million in donor funds to pay informants linked to extremist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan. The SPLC denies the allegations, asserting that its informant program was intended to prevent violence.

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nbcnews.com

Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on June 2, 2026. Pulte, who has no background in intelligence, currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency. His appointment has drawn criticism from Senator Mark Warner, who raised concerns about the politicization of intelligence.

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nbcnews.com

Former Jan. 6 Defendant Now Employed at Pentagon

Elias Irizarry, who was involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge, is now working at the Pentagon. Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez described him as a qualified professional. Irizarry was sentenced to 14 days in jail and was pardoned by President Trump in 2025.

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apnews.com

Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use Controversial Congressional Map in Upcoming Elections

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that has been criticized for favoring Republicans, overriding a lower court ruling that found the map discriminatory against Black voters. The decision is part of ongoing redistricting efforts linked to maintaining Republican control in Congress, with upcoming special primaries set for August 11.

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nbcnews.com

Supreme Court permits Alabama to implement congressional map reducing majority-Black districts

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to implement a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts, following a 6-3 ruling. This decision comes after a lower court found that the map discriminated against Black voters, but the Supreme Court indicated that Alabama's arguments for the map's legality are likely to succeed. The ruling has implications for upcoming elections, with Alabama's primary elections now rescheduled for August 11.

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Washington Examiner

Appeals Court Reviews Philadelphia's Lawsuit on Slavery Exhibit at Federal Site

A federal appeals court is reviewing Philadelphia's lawsuit seeking the restoration of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House site, managed by the federal government. The judges questioned the city's authority to dictate exhibits at a site not operated by them, as the Trump administration had removed the exhibit in January 2026 under an executive order.

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Washington Examiner

Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use New Congressional Map

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 2, 2026, permitting Alabama to use a new congressional map that could benefit the Republican Party in the 2026 elections. This decision overturned a lower court's injunction that had deemed the map an unlawful racial gerrymander. The ruling has implications for the state's congressional representation, potentially shifting it from five Republicans and two Democrats to six Republicans and one Democrat.

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New York Times — Politics

Supreme Court Rules on Alabama Congressional District Map

The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling addressed the congressional district map in Alabama, determining that the map's design, which included only one majority-Black district, undermined the voting power of Black voters. The ruling may affect future districting efforts in the state.

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Guardian — US

Supreme Court Approves Alabama Congressional Map Reducing Majority-Black Districts

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Alabama that removes one majority-Black district, allowing the state to proceed with this map in the upcoming midterm elections. This ruling follows a significant legal battle and comes after a previous decision that altered the standards for Voting Rights Act claims.

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The Atlantic

President Signs Executive Order on AI Regulation

President Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, requiring AI companies to voluntarily share models with the government for safety testing. The order aims to enhance cybersecurity collaboration but has received mixed reactions regarding its effectiveness. The administration's inconsistent approach to AI regulation has raised concerns as public apprehension about AI technology increases.

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