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Clinton Condemns Trump's 2027 Budget as Attack on Families, Proposes 'Children's Agenda'

Hillary Clinton denounced President Trump's 2027 budget proposal in a New York Times op-ed, arguing its cuts to housing

Apr 9

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COVID School Aid Analysis: $190 Billion Stabilized Education But Failed to Reverse Learning Loss

The $189.5 billion federal pandemic education relief program stabilized schools and produced measurable academic gains,

Apr 9

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FBI Admits Buying Americans' Location Data, Congress Faces Surveillance Reform Deadline

FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledged the Bureau purchases commercially available location data on Americans, refusing to

Apr 9

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Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe Into NFL Media Rights Deals

The Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL's media rights deals, examining whether the

Apr 9

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St. Louis Drive-Thru Dispute Turns Deadly as Fast-Food Worker Fatally Shot

A workplace argument at a St. Louis County Steak 'n Shake escalated into a fatal shooting late Wednesday night, leaving

Apr 9

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Bessent Warns Congress: Crypto Regulatory Delay Threatens U.S. Financial Leadership

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Congress to pass comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation, warning that legisl

Apr 9

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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Dozens of State Occupational Licensing Laws

A recent 8-1 Supreme Court ruling requires states to prove a deep historical tradition for laws restricting paid profess

Apr 9

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Termination of Ethiopian TPS Protections

A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration from terminating deportation protections fo

Apr 9

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Minnesota Educators Sue to Reinstate Immigration Enforcement Buffer Zones Around Schools

Two Minnesota school districts and the state's teachers union are challenging the Trump administration's removal of rest

Apr 9

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Legal Precedent on Social Media Harm Prompts Calls for AI Moratorium in Education

Recent court rulings holding tech platforms liable for harm to minors have intensified calls for educators to halt new A

Apr 9

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Therapy Restrictions in Landmark 8-1 Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against Colorado's law restricting how therapists can discuss gender identity with minors, f

Apr 9

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Landmark Verdicts Against Tech Giants Fuel Momentum for Child Safety Legislation

Major legal losses for Meta and Google over harms to children have intensified calls for Congress to pass the Kids Onlin

Apr 9

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EPA Chief Zeldin Tells Climate Skeptic Conference to 'Celebrate Vindication'

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed a conference hosted by the conservative Heartland Institute, telling attendees to

Apr 8

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NOAA Data Shows March 2026 Was Historically Hot, With El Niño Threatening More Records

March 2026 was the hottest March on record for the continental U.S., with temperatures 9.4°F above the 20th-century aver

Apr 8

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Wisconsin City Enacts Landmark Voter Approval for Data Center Subsidies

Port Washington, Wisconsin, has approved a first-of-its-kind referendum requiring voter approval for large tax subsidies

Apr 8

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Braun Imposes 30-Day Gas Tax Holiday in Indiana as Fuel Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has suspended the state's gasoline use tax for 30 days in response to price surges following

Apr 8

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Democratic Women's Caucus Lays Down Fiscal 2027 Marker with Demands for WIC, Anti-Violence Funds

Democratic Women's Caucus leaders have sent House appropriators a detailed list of 2027 budget priorities, calling for f

Apr 8

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ICE's $75 Billion Shield Enables Domestic Policing Expansion, Eroding Constitutional Limits

A $75 billion multi-year appropriation has transformed ICE into a domestic policing force, deploying agents for airport

Apr 8