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Progressive Wins Primary for Colorado House Seat, Setting Up Fall Showdown in Battleground District
Liberal Democrat Manny Rutinel edges moderate Shannon Bird and will take on first-term incumbent Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in November.
Justice Department to Prioritize Birth Tourism Probes After Supreme Court Ruling
A senior DOJ official said foreign nationals are traveling to the country ‘under false pretenses’ to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their child.
Social Security Reports a 75 Percent Reduction in National 800 Number Answer Wait Time
Disability hearing wait times have been brought down to 90 days from the previous 266.
Democratic Socialist Ousts Incumbent Democrat in Colorado House Primary Upset
Melat Kiros’ victory marks a major upset and follows on the heels of a string of democratic socialist candidate victories in House races in New York.
TikTok Settles Lawsuit Accusing Social Media Giants of Harming Florida Boy
The settlement means the ByteDance platform avoids jury scrutiny in the case, as other tech behemoths face trials over youth mental health claims.
Colorado AG Phil Weiser Beats Sen. Michael Bennet to Win Democratic Nomination for Governor
The Republican primary, between All Things Possible Ministries founder Victor Marx and state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, is too close to call.
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Trump Announces Details of First-Ever Midterm Republican Convention
The celebration will highlight successes of what the president calls ‘the Great American Comeback’ in his second term.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
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Plum Island Residents Warned Against Flying American Flags Ahead of July 4
The town claimed the flags could interfere with and harm the beach and dune habitat of birds protected by state and federal species acts.
Ford Recalls 741,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Parking System That Could Cause Rollaways
The company has identified 220 reports in North America and is aware of 24 allegations of property damage and 9 alleged injuries related to the issue.
A Look at the Major Supreme Court Decisions This Term
The court handed down consequential rulings on Trump’s executive powers, the Second Amendment, election cases, and boys in girls’ sports.
Rep. Kean Reveals Depression Diagnosis as Reason for Long Absence From Congress
He said that his absence gave him a greater appreciation for the millions of Americans who deal with depression.
Trump Warns Gasoline Retailers of ‘Big Problems’ if They Don’t Cut Prices
The president’s warning came amid falling crude oil prices and after he accused gas stations of price gouging.
Self-Exiled Chinese Businessman Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison
Guo Wengui was arrested in March 2023 on charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Trump Nominates Acting Labor Secretary Keith E. Sonderling for Permanent Role
The president intends to nominate longtime labor official and anti-fraud advocate Keith E. Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor permanently.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Case Challenging New York COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Three justices said they would have reviewed the case.
Trump Says DC Public Golf Course Could Host Major Tournaments After Renovation
Renovations to the East Potomac Golf Links are expected to begin in September.
US Urges States, Businesses to Expand Taiwan Ties Amid Chinese Pressure
Washington issues joint guidance to counter Chinese interference in state and commercial ties with Taiwan.
Trump Nominates Former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE Director
Trump and the homeland security secretary called for the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
Utah Declares State of Emergency as Largest Wildfire in US Grows
The Cottonwood fire, burning in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah, ballooned to more than 144 square miles by Sunday.
