Virginia court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting case

A Virginia court ruled in favor of the Democrats in a case concerning the Old Dominion’s congressional lines on Sunday, denying a last-minute Republican effort challenging Democrats’ redistricting referendum and the composition of the new House map passed by voters. Richmond Circuit Court Judge Tracy Thorne-Begland denied a request by the Republican National Committee (RNC),…

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Golden Dome gets $3.2BN of contractors and an AI sprinkle • The Register

The United States Space Force (USSF) has awarded eleven companies contracts to develop space-based interceptors for President Trump’s Golden Dome program, in agreements worth up to $3.2 billion. Raytheon, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are among the familiar defense contractors named in the list, alongside newer tech firms including Anduril and True Anomaly…

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    Hormuz Closure Drives Energy Investment with Olivia Wassenaar

    Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Apollo Infrastructure Group, discusses how the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving up fuel prices and accelerating investment in energy infrastructure. She highlights a growing focus on redundancy in Middle Eastern energy infrastructure, including maximizing existing pipelines, exploring new pipeline opportunities, and reconsidering alternative transport methods like rail….

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