Politics & Policy
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Education Department launches probes into 18 institutions over 'gender identity' policies
The investigations come the same week the Supreme Court hears a case on state bans on transgender athletes competing in female sports. The court's decision, which is expected this summer, will likely impact bans passed in 27 states.
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Hawley flips on war powers resolution that would block action in Venezuela
His about-face followed public rebuke from Trump, who said that Republicans should be "ashamed" of Hawley and the other GOP dissidents for their vote.
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Saks files for bankruptcy after multibillion-dollar acquisition
"The path ahead presents a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our business and position it for the future," Geoffroy van Raemdonck said
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Biden's unconstitutional free ride for student loan borrowers ends August 1
Teaching students fiscal responsibility: The new guardrails rein in Biden-era student loan cancellation, reduces federal spending on loan forgiveness, and imposes stricter borrowing and repayment structures.
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RNC, Arizona GOP request records from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over cybersecurity breach
“Arizonans deserve clear answers and reassurance that their election systems are secure,” RNC Chairman Michael Whatley said
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RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for North Carolina's Senate seat with Trump's support: report
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley's announcement to run is reportedly expected in the next 7–10 days
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Trump to visit Federal Reserve amid criticism of Chairman Powell
President Trump's visit will be the first time in nearly 20 years that a U.S. president has made an official trip to the Fed
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Media blitz blames high grocery bills on climate change, but study cited is ‘pathetic,’ expert says
The lead author of the study, Barcelona Supercomputer Center researcher Maximilian Kotz, made no secret that the aim of the study is to advance anti-fossil fuel policies. "Until we get to net-zero emissions, extreme weather will only get worse,” the researcher said.
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Louisiana collects $81M in severance taxes ahead of major oil tax overhaul
The report comes just ahead of sweeping changes to the state's severance tax structure, that took effect on July 1, aimed at stimulating oil production and revisiting how revenues are shared with local governments.
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Largest transgender care ends at Children’s Hospital L.A., marks nationwide shift
President Trump has called the procedures “mutilation” saying they "must end."
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Missouri attorney general sues Planned Parenthood for deceiving women about dangers of abortion drug
"The facts are clear: more than 4.5 percent of women who take this dangerous drug end up in the emergency room, yet Planned Parenthood compares it to Tylenol," Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said
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Enviros say EPA staffing cuts will undermine research, but agency critics say its science was biased
Altogether, the planned cuts, which include voluntary retirements and separations in addition to layoffs, would reduce staffing by 23%, from a high of 16,155 employees in January to 12,448 employees after the changes are implemented, according to the EPA.
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Louisiana's natural gas production rebounds after two-year decline
According to the latest figures, Louisiana produced 336,500 million cubic feet of natural gas in March 2025, up from a low of 264,000 MMcf in February.