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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge brought by Republican committees and Vice President JD Vance to federal campaign finance rules that limit spending coordinated between political parties and candidates. The case originated during Vance’s 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio and questions whether restrictions on such spending violate First Amendment protections. The court will take up the matter in its next term starting in October.⁠
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The plaintiffs—including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, and former Congressman Steve Chabot—argue the limits “severely restrict political party committees from doing what the First Amendment entitles them to do: fully associate with and advocate for their own candidates for federal office.” The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the limits last year, citing a 2001 Supreme Court ruling. Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s administration supported the appeal and asked the court to appoint a third party to defend the existing law.⁠
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The justices also approved a motion from the Democratic National Committee and related groups to intervene in defense of the spending limits. “The Republican Party has spent decades trying to eliminate statutory limits on political party expenditures that are coordinated with candidates’ campaigns,” attorney Marc Elias said. The challenge follows a broader trend in campaign finance litigation, including the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision, which struck down limits on independent expenditures by outside groups.⁠
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Prince Harry has paid tribute to Ghanaian World War II veteran WO1 Joseph Ashitey Hammond with a special video message celebrating his 100th birthday. Calling him “a hero of Ghana,” the Duke of Sussex expressed his gratitude for Hammond’s military service and lifelong dedication to veterans and his country. He also presented Hammond with a commemorative Invictus Medal Coin in recognition of his continued service.

WO1 Hammond served in the British Army’s Gold Coast Regiment during World War II, taking part in campaigns in East Africa and Burma. His contribution highlights Ghana’s vital yet often underrepresented role in the Allied war effort. Even decades after the war, Hammond remained committed to service, raising funds for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The veteran and Prince Harry first met in London in 2019, forging a connection that has deepened over time. In appreciation of the birthday message, Hammond sent Harry a copy of his memoir. Celebrating his centenary, Hammond not only marks a personal achievement but also stands as a symbol of the courage and legacy of Ghanaian soldiers who helped shape global history.

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Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who vanished in Russian-occupied territory in 2023, has been confirmed dead after her body was returned to Ukraine as part of a February exchange. ⁠
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A forensic report found “numerous signs of torture and ill-treatment… including abrasions and hemorrhages,” said Yuriy Belousov from Ukraine’s war crimes office. ⁠
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Although the remains were mislabeled as an “unidentified male,” DNA testing confirmed Roshchyna’s identity. Her colleagues reported her body was missing organs, including her brain and windpipe, raising suspicions about efforts to conceal the cause of death.⁠
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Roshchyna had traveled to a Russian-controlled region to report on life under occupation. She was detained without trial and held for months in Russia, including at the Taganrog facility, known for abusive treatment.⁠
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Ukrainian officials say she died during a transfer to Moscow ahead of a planned prisoner swap. Moscow only acknowledged her detention after nine months, and the news of her death reached her family about a month later.⁠
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