SCOTUS on Voting Rights, ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’, New US Passport Design and more

About this episode

The episode discusses a Supreme Court decision on voting rights, an indictment of James Comey, threats from Donald Trump to Iran, antisemitic attacks in London, and a new design for the US passport.

The Supreme Cout has decided a major case that could impact the nationwide battle for redistricting. Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to turn himself into federal authorities amid a new indictment. President Donald Trump is issuing a new threat to Iran, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to Congress about boosting the defense budget. Two Jewish people were stabbed in what appears to be the latest antisemitic attack in London. Plus, the US passport is getting a new look ahead of America’s 250th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Voting Rights
• Redistricting
• Indictment
• Defense Budget
• Antisemitism
• US Passport Design

Keywords

• Supreme Court
• James Comey
• Donald Trump
• Iran
• Antisemitism
• US Passport

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supreme Court

Places: London, United States

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