The 7 Shutdown layoffs; Voting Rights Act; Pentagon press walkout; fitness tests; and more
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Oct 16, 2025 A federal judge halts layoffs during the government shutdown, a significant legal challenge for the Trump administration. The Supreme Court's recent discussions hint at potential limits on the Voting Rights Act, raising concerns about minority representation. In a bold move, Pentagon reporters walk out in protest of new restrictive guidelines. On a different note, a new study reveals that 60% of Americans lack access to quality jobs. Lastly, curious listeners are invited to compare their fitness to an elite 80-year-old athlete with simple at-home tests.
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Judge Pauses Federal Layoffs
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt planned federal layoffs during the shutdown.
- Unions argued the dismissals were illegal and saw the ruling as a potential path to reinstating affected workers.
Court May Curtail Voting Rights Act
- The Supreme Court signaled openness to limiting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which could reduce minority representation.
- Such a ruling would force widespread redrawing of electoral maps and threaten Black elected officials' seats.
Pentagon Reporters Walk Out
- More than 30 Pentagon reporters turned in credentials and left after rejecting new Defense Department restrictions on newsgathering.
- Major outlets including The Washington Post and The New York Times refused the rules while One America News agreed to sign.