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The Commerce Department has eliminated language prohibiting political interference from its scientific integrity policy, raising concerns about the reliability of Census Bureau data and other federal statistics as the 2030 census approaches.
Representative Glenn Ivey faces a difficult choice as the House reconvenes to vote on a measure that would fund the government through December and prevent a shutdown ahead of November's midterm elections.
The space agency has sent a new telescope into orbit, honoring pioneering astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. The launch marks another milestone in space exploration, building on the legacy of the Hubble telescope and previous generations of orbital observatories.
Federal immigration enforcement reached unprecedented levels last month, with nearly 50,000 arrests recorded in July 2026. The surge represents the highest monthly total of the current administration and reflects an expansion of enforcement operations to airports, courthouses, and scheduled immigration appointments.
British political pundit Milo Yiannopoulos, known for his provocative statements and support of immigration crackdowns, was arrested and deported after allegedly living in the United States illegally for several years.
Shreya Ahuja, a 30-year-old physician living in North Carolina, is desperately searching for her parents who went missing after catastrophic floods struck Nepal. More than 500 people have been confirmed dead, with over 1,500 still missing after waves nearly 30 feet high swept through the region.
A jury began deliberations Thursday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children. Both prosecution and defense presented closing arguments before the case went to the jury.
School districts across the nation are grappling with diesel prices that have jumped nearly $2 per gallon compared to last year, forcing administrators to consolidate bus routes, reduce field trips, and tap emergency funds to keep buses running.
A Boston federal judge has reversed her earlier nationwide ruling that prevented the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting. The decision moves the case closer to potential Supreme Court review.
Public interest organizations have lodged a formal complaint challenging the state of Utah's promotional campaign for nuclear energy development, characterizing the advertising effort as propaganda rather than legitimate public information.
The White House has introduced additional financial sanctions targeting Iran as the six-month conflict continues. The move represents a shift in strategy as the administration seeks alternatives to military escalation.
Nevada has filed a lawsuit challenging water use restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on the Colorado River. The state contends it faces disproportionate cuts compared to other western states drawing from the river system.
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