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Trump Endorses Suspending Federal Gas Tax as Pump Prices Soar Amid Iran Conflict
President Trump says suspending the federal gas tax is 'a great idea' as prices hit $4.52. He needs congressional approv
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House Vote on Year-Round E15 Sales Targets Fuel Savings and RFS Loopholes
The House is set to vote on a bill that would permit year-round sales of E15 nationwide, potentially saving drivers up t
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Kentucky's New Anti-Grooming Law Sparks Push for Federal Standard on Child Protection
Kentucky's new anti-grooming law, passed with bipartisan support, shows states leading on child protection. Advocates no
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Campaign Finance Disclosure Rules Need an Overhaul to Protect Donor Privacy
Campaign finance disclosure rules from 1980 expose small donors to public scrutiny and potential backlash. Reformers say
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Invasive Earthworms: The Hidden Threat in Northern US Gardens
Most earthworms in northern US states are invasive, not native. Asian jumping worms are particularly destructive, rapidl
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GOP's Rural Health Fix: Modernize Laws to Unleash Telemedicine, Drones, and Nurse Practitioners
Despite $50 billion in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, rural healthcare faces collapse. Experts argue state and federal
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Homeowner Veto on New Housing Hurts Affordability, Studies Show
Despite widespread homeowner fears, multiple studies find new construction does not harm existing property values. Yet p
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Trump White House Reverses Course on AI Vetting After Anthropic's Mythos Release
The White House is shifting from a pro-innovation AI policy to considering pre-release vetting after Anthropic's Mythos
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Domestic Violence Drives Nearly Half of U.S. Mass Shootings, Experts Warn
Nearly half of U.S. mass shootings stem from domestic violence. Experts urge recognition of red flags and evidence-based
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State Dept to Revoke Passports for Parents Owing Over $2,500 in Child Support
The State Department announced it will revoke passports from parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support, with enf
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Fed Faces Dilemma as Global Supply Shocks Challenge Inflation Strategy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell admits recent global shocks have slowed inflation progress, casting doubt on the central bank's
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Trump Administration Proposes Lifting USPS Ban on Handgun Shipments
A proposed rule from the Trump administration would let Americans mail handguns through USPS, drawing praise from gun ri