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US Pending Home Sales Hit Nearly 4-Year High
Housing costs have come down over the past year amid a decline in mortgage rates, attracting buyers to the market.
More States Enact New Laws Curbing Teachers Unions
The Teacher Freedom Alliance says more than 272,000 teachers have opted out of union membership.
‘Blue Dot’ House District in Deep Red Nebraska Considered a Big Prize for Democrats
Nebraska’s formula for issuing electoral votes means every district counts. This isn’t a presidential election year, but Democrats aim to win District 2.
‘Proclaiming Liberty’: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence
Timothy Sandefur traces the landmark document’s roots and how it shaped future political ideology.
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Day in Photos: UFO Files Declassified, WWII Victory Commemoration, and Albanian Riot
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Texas to Check Whether School Districts Are Complying With Laws on Ten Commandments, Prayer Time
Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to ensure that donated copies of the commandments are being displayed, and that boards have voted on prayer time.
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Bipartisan Legislation Announced to Ban Chinese Vehicles From American Roads
Congress is pushing to ban Chinese vehicles, warning these ‘rolling data collection devices’ threaten national security and American manufacturing.
Enlarged City School District of Middletown Presents $283 Million Budget
The budget includes a 1.99 percent property tax increase.
Here Are the New UFO Photos Released by Pentagon
The Department of War told Americans it was ‘unable to make a definitive determination on the nature of the observed phenomena’ in the newly released files.
Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow Different Districts
The May 19 primary will still take place, but Gov. Ivey may call for a special election if a court rules in favor of the state’s ongoing redistricting case.
FDA Issues Update on Recall of Heart Devices After 4 Deaths Reported
The FDA added in a Thursday notice that 2,557 serious injuries associated with several types of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been reported so far.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
Rudy Giuliani Is Out of Intensive Care and Recovering, Spokesman Says
The former mayor was admitted in the hospital following respiratory complications.
Chinese National Tied to Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Found Guilty of COVID Test Fraud
The verdict came after a years-long investigation into the man’s California-based scheme, but his involvement in a suspected biolab remains unresolved.
US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine
‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.
SEC Proposes Allowing Companies to Submit Semiannual Reports
President Donald Trump supports semiannual reporting since it would ‘allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.’
