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Ahead of the United States’ 250th, Most Say Nation Has Lost Its Way
Political observers attribute the decline in American pride and rising pessimism to the Trump administration's actions.
US-UK Deal Strips Funds From the National Health Service to Pay for Medications
A study finds the projected avoidable death toll from the deal far exceeds that which the UK saw during the pandemic.
Judge Blocks Pentagon “Escort” Policy for Journalists Entering the Building
The restrictive policy on the press “surely is a perverse reading of the First Amendment,” Judge Paul Friedman said.
Dismissals of Unfair Labor Practice Charges Have Surged Under Trump
A new report has found that the NLRB has been far more likely to dismiss charges of unfair labor practices under Trump.
Federal Judge Says Anti-Trump Group’s “86-47” Flag Is Protected Political Speech
The judge concluded that the organization intended the numbers to mean Trump “should be removed from office.”
As Heat Wave Spreads Across the US, Data Centers Strain Electrical Grids
“Data centers need the most energy exactly when the grid has the least available to give,” said an AI platform CEO.
Trump Aide Floats Barring Pregnant Visitors After Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Another MAGA ally has called for forced sterilization of all noncitizen visitors traveling to the US.
Restrictive Medication Abortion and HPV Vaccine Laws Take Effect in 3 States
In Hawaii, provisions strengthening the state’s existing shield laws also take effect July 1.
Minnesota Activists Prepare to Defend Anti-ICE Protesters From Federal Charges
Critics say the indictments against 15 people aim to intimidate and silence dissent against the Trump administration.
Citing Still-High Gas Prices, GOP Leader Says US Is Experiencing “Golden Age”
House Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise made the same “golden age” claims exactly one year ago.