From the States
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DHS: 233,000 unaccompanied children lost under Biden
More than 230,000 unaccompanied minors were released from immigration custody into the U.S. during the Biden administration and subsequently became unaccounted for, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari testified in
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Planned Parenthood sues Nevada over 40-year abortion law that had been dormant until this week
A 40-year-old dormant law requiring Nevada minors to notify parents before an abortion was enacted for the first time Tuesday evening.
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DOJ's Civil rights office pledges to 'kill' DEI initiatives in govt, business, schools
The Department of Justice will remain laser-focused on combating actions it believes violate civil rights laws, including initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. That plan includes using subpoenas, prosecutions or revocation of federal funding.
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White House announces education cuts in next budget rescission package
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Wednesday she has discussed plans to work with Congress to use smaller bills to move different department programs to other government agencies.
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Trump admin Education Dept. has paused student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration launched a loan forgiveness program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, but it was found to be illegal. IBR is currently the only loan forgiveness plan not facing legal challenges.
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California high school students seek aid despite the risk of deportation for a parent
Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization.
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Republicans are trying to overhaul the U.S. regulatory system in 2026 funding bill
Republicans are using the high-stakes annual appropriations process to push through legislation that would overhaul the U.S. regulatory system. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has continuously reintroduced the REINS Act to no effect.
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AstraZeneca to build largest US plant in Virginia as part of $50B investment in US
President Donald Trump referenced the announcement the following day in Oval Office remarks, framing AstraZeneca’s overall $50 billion investment as a response to U.S. trade policy and the political climate.
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Texas legislature in special session to address redistricting, committee members assigned
On the call for the special legislative session, which began Monday, is the task of redistricting Texas’ 38 congressional districts. The session is supposed to address 18 legislative priorities identified by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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20-state coalition sues Trump administration over health care, education
California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington are part of a 20-state coalition suing the Trump administration over restricting access to health, education and social service programs.
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NC Sen Budd backs Israel’s; says 'Hamas is the impediment to peace'
Budd and Ambassador Mike Huckabee were responding to 25 Western countries and the European Union commissioner issuing a joint statement calling for a ceasefire and assessing blame to both sides.
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Lutnick: Americans 'are going to love' Trump's tariff deals
President Donald Trump sent letters to dozens of countries warning of 20% to 50% tariffs, which will be imposed beginning Aug. 1, unless those foreign nations can reach better deals.
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Atlanta postal center audit shows $16.1M in questioned costs
The audit released this week from the Office of Inspector General of the United States Postal Service follows a previous report that showed the center had challenges that were adding to labor and transportation costs.