A Virginia redistricting measure approved by voters was nullified by the state's Supreme Court, dealing a blow to Democrats and highlighting ongoing partisan tensions over voting processes. Meanwhile, global developments include a ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz involving a Chinese
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