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State Legislatures Brace for More Belt-Tightening in 2026 Sessions
While revisions in key allocations, such as Medicaid/Medicare, will dent coffers, most ‘rainy day’ funds are flush and most annual spending plans already lean.
Illegal Immigrant From El Salvador Gets Life for Rape, Murder of Maryland Mother
Homeland Security chief says the crime should never have happened and calls for focus on victims.
Federal Policing Takes Effect in Washington—What to Know
The move comes as part of a push by the administration toward ‘beautification’ of the capital city and a crackdown on crime.
Trump Unveils Nominations for 5 Judicial Posts
The nominees include a state solicitor general and three state supreme court justices.
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DOJ Unveils Charges Against Haitian Gang Leader ‘Barbecue’ Over Sanction Violations
The DOJ alleges he is part of a scheme to transfer money from U.S.-based Haitians to fund his criminal enterprise.
Trump Admin Settles Lawsuits Over Race-Based Admissions at Military Academies
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Defense Department would end race-based admissions at West Point and the Air Force Academy.
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How the Federal Settlements With Elite Universities Are Unfolding
Faculties that run institutions are idealistic, but senior leaders who negotiate with the federal government focus on the bottom line, say policy experts.
Homeless People in DC to Face Fines, Jail if They Refuse Shelter, Treatment: White House
Since Trump declared an emergency in the District of Columbia on Aug. 11, the federal law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital has yielded 23 arrests.
Tariff Costs Borne by Consumers Could Triple by Year-End: Goldman Sachs
The investment bank projects pass-through to households will rise from 22 percent to 67 percent as the cost burden shifts from businesses to households.
Medical Journal Rejects RFK Jr.’s Call to Retract Paper
The study looked for links between exposure to aluminum and 50 disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.
Trump Nominates New Commissioner for Bureau of Labor Statistics
Antoni is currently the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation.
US Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The income needed to buy a typical home was reduced in 11 major U.S. metro areas on an annual basis.
Judge Rejects Government Bid to Unseal Material Related to Jeffrey Epstein
Numerous victims of Epstein said they wanted the material released.
America in Photos: Flood in Wisconsin, Fire in California, and Astronauts Landing
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Vance Says Trump Admin Working to Facilitate Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
Vance said Trump might need to force Putin and Zelenskyy ’to sit down to figure out their differences.’
European Leaders Call for Protection of Ukraine as Trump Set to Meet Putin
‘We share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests,’ the leaders said.
USPS to Temporarily Raise Mailing Rates This Holiday Season
The hike follows a roughly 7.4 percent price increase instituted last month.
