Corva Coleman

Mills also faces a strong rival in Democrat Graham Plattner.

The former marine and oyster farmer has won support despite controversy over past online statements.

and a tattoo deemed anti-Semitic.

Plattner apologized and had the tattoo changed.

New research suggests artificial intelligence may not be the cost saver many companies expected.

NPR's Windsor Johnson reports the study found global IT spending should reach about $6.3 trillion this year, partly driven by investment in AI.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.

The U.S.

Supreme Court has essentially gutted a key part of the Voting Rights Act.

The case was about the 2024 congressional map in Louisiana.

The high court ruled it unconstitutionally drew a second congressional district based on race.

because it benefited Black voters.

NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports some Republican-controlled states could try to eliminate some Democratic-led districts that were likely protected by the act.

NPR's Hansilo Wong reporting.

The government agency that handles the country's immigration applications is facing additional delay.

NPR's Meg Anderson reports...

This comes as it changes the way it vets applicants.

President Trump says he is considering reducing the number of U.S.

troops in Germany.

This comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington for having a lack of strategy on Iran.