EPA Slashes 23 Percent of Its Workforce, Eliminating Scientific Research Arm

The Environmental Protection Agency said it plans to create a new office that will allow EPA to prioritize research and science ‘more than ever before.’
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Tariffs Yes, Deficit No: Readers Weigh In on Economic News

Readers strongly support most of President Trump’s tariff strategy but are concerned about the looming federal deficit.
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Europe’s Online Censorship Laws Could Restrict Americans Too, Analysts Say

Policy experts are concerned that Europe’s speech laws could compel online platforms to institute restrictive policies worldwide, in order to comply.
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US Threat to Sanction Russia’s Trade Partners Draws Muted Response

The U.S. president has threatened to slap hefty tariffs on Russia’s trade partners if Moscow fails to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine within 50 days.
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African Countries Desperate to Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariff Deadline

Nations in Africa are confident that deals can be reached with the U.S. government to avoid higher tariffs on Aug. 1.
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Microsoft Stops Using China-Based Engineers for Pentagon Tech Support as Hegseth Orders Review

Sen. Tom Cotton had raised concerns over reports that Microsoft hired Chinese engineers to work on the Defense Department’s cloud system.
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Duplicate Medicaid Enrollees Cost Taxpayers $14 Billion a Year: Report

Millions of people are enrolled in Medicaid in more than one state. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services is cleaning up the rolls.
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DOJ Proposes Restoration of 2nd Amendment Rights for Some Convicted Felons

Gun control groups say the proposed rule would allow violent criminals, domestic abusers, and other felons to rearm themselves.
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China Says It’s ‘Not Aware’ of Report It Threatens to Block Panama Port Deal

Chinese officials reportedly threatened to block a $22.8 billion sale of international ports to a U.S.-led consortium.
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Beijing Threatens Countermeasures After Canada Ramps Up Tariffs on Chinese Steel

This follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement earlier this week of new measures aimed at protecting Canada’s domestic steel industry.
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Plainville, Conn. Offers the American Experience in Miniature

In ‘Plainville, Connecticut: A History,' a small town serves as a microcosm for the national odyssey.
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