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News Wrap: Idaho investigators identify alleged gunman in firefighter ambush attack

News Wrap: Idaho investigators identify alleged gunman in firefighter ambush attack

Summary

Idaho authorities are looking into why someone ambushed and killed two firefighters. The Trump administration claims Harvard discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students. The Supreme Court is set to review rules about how much money political parties can spend on federal elections.

Key Facts

  • Idaho investigators are searching for a reason behind the ambush shooting that killed two firefighters.
  • The Trump administration accuses Harvard of violating civil rights by not protecting Jewish and Israeli students.
  • The Supreme Court will examine existing rules on political party spending in federal elections.
  • An "ambush shooting" means an attack where victims are caught by surprise.
  • The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
  • Civil rights laws are intended to protect individuals from discrimination based on characteristics like race or religion.

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