Hegseth on the Hill; Supreme Court Deals a Blow to the Voting Rights Act

Hegseth on the Hill; Supreme Court Deals a Blow to the Voting Rights Act

Author: NBC News April 30, 2026 Duration: 26:22

Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the cost of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the most contentious moments — and whether the hearing could be a referendum on Hegseth’s tenure as secretary. Then, NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley explains why voting rights activists are protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais — and what the decision could mean for the redistricting battles playing out across the country.


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