Fed Chair Powell delivers surprises in his final announcement

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<p>The Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the Voting Rights Act. The <a href="https://apple.news/A8Oj3aheKTie55MPDDSkiCg">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s James Romoser breaks down how the decision could affect redistricting efforts and upcoming elections.</p> <p>Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for a second time. Eric Tucker of the <a href="https://apple.news/A9BkF6K_mRi6rmu2bPEgktg">Associated Press</a> unpacks the charges against him.</p> <p>Jerome Powell will stay on at the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair expires next month. <a href="https://apple.news/A2BeXN0H4RaKbNriB69pdYQ">NPR</a> reports that Powell says his decision was motivated by recent attacks on the institution&rsquo;s independence.</p> <p>Plus, a top Pentagon official puts a <a href="https://apple.news/AIq1RfVstQEitEQZHyJJJCQ">price tag</a> on the Iran war, the breakaway LIV Golf league is losing <a href="https://apple.news/Ah_I4ea63TL-Ti63pbcEM6Q">funding</a> from Saudi Arabia, and the <a href="https://apple.news/Awj4TYjwASGG46rvnjkmplw">$50 movie ticket</a> has arrived.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>