Apple News Today Inside the Pentagon’s battle with the press
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Oct 16, 2025 A crucial Supreme Court case could redefine voting maps in the South, particularly concerning majority-minority districts. Journalists are rebelling against new Pentagon rules restricting their reporting. Meanwhile, a Washington Post investigation exposes rampant fraud within the Veterans Affairs disability program, raising concerns over exaggerated claims. On a different note, a judge has intervened to protect federal workers during a government shutdown, and Trump's CIA operations in Venezuela are under scrutiny while a legal battle brews over Uncrustables.
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Potential Shift In Voting Rights Enforcement
- The Supreme Court is weighing whether race can be considered to comply with the Voting Rights Act during redistricting.
- A ruling narrowing that ability could reshape Southern maps and weaken majority-minority districts before the 2026 midterms.
Justices May Limit Race-Based Remedies
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh showed skepticism after previously siding with liberals on race-conscious maps.
- If the Court limits race-based remedies, states may rapidly redraw districts to favor Republicans, altering representation.
Pentagon's New Media Restrictions
- The Pentagon required reporters to get approval before using or soliciting unauthorized information.
- Journalists warn the rule will hinder routine reporting and hallway-source journalism vital for military coverage.