Politics & Policy
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New Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo raising alarm
There currently isn't a licensed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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FAA reveals new workforce plan to address nationwide air traffic controller shortage
Bedford's plan calls for a full staffing target of 12,563 certified professional controllers based on current forecast demand. The agency said it has roughly 11,000 controllers deployed across more than 300 facilities as of April 2026.
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Florida judge hears arguments in challenge to redistricting that could give GOP advantage
Opponents are seeking a temporary injunction barring the state from using the new districts that could give GOP four more seats.
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Nikki Haley releases delegates from supporting her at Republican convention to unite around Trump
Haley will not be at the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next week but has vowed to support Trump over President Joe Biden this November.
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Republicans take aim at federal home appliance rules
The Refrigerator Freedom Act, which was originally introduced in March, would prevent the Secretary of Energy from rolling out similarly restrictive rules for refrigerators.
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Democratic Rep. Gallego raises over $10 million in Arizona Senate race: report
Gallego currently represents Arizona's third district.
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Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in head-to-head matchup, post-debate poll shows
According to the survey results, Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly leading Trump in a head-to-head matchup, 42% to 41%.
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Trump leads with older voters in Wisconsin: AARP poll
Wisconsin is a critical state in the electoral college and boasts 10 electoral votes, which could prove decisive in the event of a close race.
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Lead, arsenic, and 14 other toxic metals found in tampons, study finds
Tampons could be a potential source of metal exposure to users, a possible public health concern.
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Rural fire department crippled after lithium-ion battery fire destroys station and equipment
The lithium-ion batteries were charging when they caught fire, and the department is unable to respond to calls two months after the blaze.
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23 state coalition challenges new federal regulations on washing machines
Republicans say the regulations will only further drive up costs and make them less affordable than they already are.
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Congressman: House Democrats not on same page about Biden as nominee after caucus meeting
"We're not even in the same book," Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. said on Tuesday
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Utility costs have declined this year, but increasing demand will drive them back up, report says
Increased demand from data centers, onshoring of manufacturing, electrification and electric vehicles will stretch electricity supply and again drive up costs, according to the report.