National
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Trump Administration Abruptly Cancels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services has abruptly cancelled federal grants that funded teen pregnancy prevention programs across health departments, universities, and nonprofits. Grantees say …
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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is 'Over' as U.S. Launches New Strikes on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump declared at the NATO summit in Turkey that he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over, following an exchange of military strikes between the two countries. The U.S. military launched …
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Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Federal Gun Regulations
The Trump administration is taking significant steps to reverse gun restrictions that were previously enacted for public safety purposes. The moves follow campaign pledges by President Trump to expand …
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Graham Platner Faces Calls to Drop Out of Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegation
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing growing pressure to end his campaign after Politico reported a sexual assault allegation against him. Platner has denied the …
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Heat Wave Blamed for 19 Deaths in New Jersey as Temperatures Finally Break
New Jersey officials reported at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths following a dangerous stretch of high temperatures, with most fatalities occurring in the central and northern parts of the …
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Medicare Drug Plan Chaos Leaves Thousands Without Coverage Over Tiny Unpaid Balances
Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries lost their drug coverage after failing to pay small amounts — in some cases as little as $8 — in premium increases they were unaware of. Many had enrolled in …
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Severe Holiday Weather Kills 3 Children in Wisconsin, Causing Widespread Power Outages
A powerful storm struck Wisconsin’s Walworth County during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, killing three children and downing trees and power lines across multiple states. The region …
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Trump Delivers Darkly Political Speech at Mount Rushmore for America's 250th Anniversary
President Trump marked the United States’ 250th anniversary with speeches at Mount Rushmore and on the National Mall that departed from the traditionally unifying tone of past presidential …
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One Year After Camp Mystic Flood, Parents Push for Stronger Safety Standards
This weekend marks one year since catastrophic floods at Camp Mystic in Texas killed 28 people, the majority of them young girls. A state investigation concluded that the camp failed to respond …
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Record Heat Wave Disrupts Fourth of July Celebrations Across the East Coast
Americans along the East Coast faced one of the hottest Independence Days in recorded history, with triple-digit temperatures straining the energy grid and forcing some communities to cancel or alter …
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Legal Battles Across the Country Could Shape How Midterm Elections Are Run
Dozens of ongoing legal disputes across the United States are unfolding as the Trump administration seeks expanded authority over election administration ahead of the midterm elections. The outcomes …
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Louisiana Attorney General Indicted Over Alleged Court Intimidation
A grand jury in New Orleans indicted Louisiana’s Republican attorney general on criminal charges, accusing him of attempting to intimidate local officials who opposed a GOP-backed law …
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Delayed Federal Civil Rights Data Leaves Schools Less Accountable
The Department of Education routinely collects civil rights data from schools covering issues such as bullying, harassment, and disability services, but has not released the most recent findings, now …
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Trump's $2 Billion Income in 2025 Raises Conflict of Interest Questions
President Trump’s latest financial disclosure reveals his businesses generated more than $2 billion in income in 2025, more than triple his reported income from the prior year. The largest gains …
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Trump Earned Nearly $1.2 Billion from Crypto Businesses Last Year, Disclosure Shows
A federal financial disclosure filing released Tuesday reveals that President Donald Trump took in approximately $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses in the previous year. The disclosure …
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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Striking Down Trump Executive Order
The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on the final day of its term, striking down President Trump’s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship. The decision upholds the …
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U.S. Murder Rate Approaches an All-Time Record Low
The United States murder rate is nearing a historic low, reversing concerns from just a few years ago that elevated violent crime had become a “new normal.” Homicide rates have fallen …
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Supreme Court Rulings Significantly Expand Presidential Power
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings that broadly expand presidential authority and support the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government. In one 5-4 decision, …