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Exploring Mars used to be a top priority for NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. But a shift is underway as the Trump administration tries to cut science spending and return to the moon.

One small step backwards: Trump and Musk may be giving up on Mars ↗

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Exploring Mars used to be a top priority for NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. But a shift is underway as the Trump administration tries to cut science spending and return to the moon.

The U.S. used to be all in on Mars. Trump and Musk may be giving up on it. ↗

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military blockade of Iran’s ports will eventually deprive Tehran of crucial oil revenue, but the regime could likely withstand the pressure for months without a major economic crisis or lasting damage to its oil fields, energy industry analysts and two Western officials told NBC News

Iran could withstand U.S. blockade for months, Western officials and experts say ↗

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Back-to-back redistricting victories in court have Republicans gaining confidence in their midterm chances.

Republicans gain upper hand in redistricting fight, but they still face midterm headwinds ↗

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The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.

Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn map voters approved ↗

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The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, a sign that the labor market retained its resiliency even in the face of a global energy shock triggered by the Iran war.

U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April as economy contends with Iran war impact ↗

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The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the negotiations to end the conflict.

U.S. and Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz; Trump says ceasefire still holds ↗

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The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, raising questions about the negotiations to end the conflict.

U.S. and Iran exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz ↗

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