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Welfare Fraud Surges as Identity Checks Stay Optional for Billions in Aid

With federal audits exposing widespread fraud in food stamps and Medicaid, lawmakers face mounting pressure to require i

Aug 3

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Climate Democracy: Local Action as a Counterweight to Federal Gridlock

With billion-dollar disasters surging, the Climate Democracy Initiative argues local communities must lead climate respo

Aug 3

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Congress pressed to block DHS rule curbing foreign journalists' visas

A new DHS rule slashes foreign journalists' I-visas to eight months, prompting calls for Congress to intervene to protec

Aug 2

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Governors urged to overhaul prison systems with outcome-based metrics

A former correctional leader calls on governors to demand outcome-based results from prison systems, warning that more o

Aug 2

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WalletHub's 2026 Happiness Index: Fremont Tops U.S. Cities

A new WalletHub study ranks 182 U.S. cities by happiness, with Fremont, California leading, followed by Bismarck, Scotts

Aug 1

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AI and Economic Strain Redefine Retirement for Aging Americans

Economic insecurity and AI are dismantling the American retirement dream, leaving many seniors facing endless work and y

Aug 1

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Amazon gets $600M tariff refund, plans customer payouts

Amazon confirmed it received a $600 million refund from tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court and will automatically

Aug 1

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Data Center Backlash Threatens US AI Leadership, Economists Warn

Public support for data centers has flipped in six months, with 41% now opposing nearby construction. Experts warn a mor

Jul 31

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Lummis bill aims to shield farmers from Clean Water Act permit mandates

Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to restore congressional exemptions for normal farming activities from Cl

Jul 30

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Homebuyers Need a Climate Bill of Rights, Lawmaker and Fire Victim Argue

A California wildfire victim and an Illinois congressman are pushing for a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and str

Jul 30

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Stateless Protection Act Targets Legal Void for 218,000 in US

The Stateless Protection Act would create a formal process for stateless people in the US to gain legal recognition, wor

Jul 30

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Delta and United Ban Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots Over Battery Fire Risks

Delta and United Airlines have prohibited humanoid and animal-like robots from passenger cabins and cargo holds, citing

Jul 30