Hegseth Testifies For First Time Since Start of Iran War

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Manu Raju covers the first testimony from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Kane since the Iran War began, alongside a significant Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started. The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and could make it easier for GOP controlled states to draw maps that eliminate majority - minority districts. The case centers on two majority black districts in Louisiana, one of which state Republicans sought to eliminate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Manu Raju

Topics covered

• Iran War
• Voting Rights
• Supreme Court
• Legislation
• Political Hearing

Keywords

• Iran War
• Pete Hegseth
• Dan Kane
• Supreme Court
• Voting Rights Act
• Louisiana
• majority-minority districts

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Organizations: Supreme Court, Voting Rights Act

Places: Louisiana, Iran

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