Morning Wire Thanksgiving Travel & Voting Rights Act Decision | Afternoon Update | 11.21.23
Nov 21, 2023
Thanksgiving is shaping up to be busy with over 49 million Americans traveling, impacting everything from home sales to voting rights. A major ruling on the Voting Rights Act adds to the mixed bag of socio-economic shifts. In legal news, Binance settles a significant case with the Justice Department, admitting guilt in the process. Meanwhile, Elon Musk takes on Media Matters, claiming their data manipulation harms his advertising efforts. Tune in for a roundup of these critical developments!
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Thanksgiving Travel Surge
- Thanksgiving travel is expected to be record-breaking, with millions on roads and in the air.
- Despite some weather challenges, high travel volumes are anticipated due to lower airline costs.
Voting Rights Act Ruling
- A federal court ruled that only the U.S. Attorney General can bring Voting Rights Act Section 2 cases.
- This limits private citizen and civil rights group lawsuits challenging voting rules based on race.
Housing Market Slump
- October home sales plummeted to a 13-year low due to high interest rates and prices.
- This decline is impacting appliance sales, hurting major retailers like Best Buy and Home Depot.