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Senate's August Recess Puts Crypto Bill in Jeopardy
The Senate's August recess without a vote on the crypto Clarity Act lowers its odds. Ethics disagreements and a packed f
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USPS posts $2.5B quarterly loss, warns of cash crunch by 2027
USPS lost $2.5 billion in Q3 2026, a slight improvement from last year but still a major deficit. Postmaster General Dav
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Budget Cuts Threaten Children as Study Reveals Deep Investment Gaps
A Nature Communications study finds a $40,000 investment gap by age 5, driven by housing and childcare, as Congress weig
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Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Head Start Deregulation
The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of Head Start, replacing detailed federal standards with a short rule
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Trump Unveils $3B in Mining Deals to Counter China's Mineral Grip
President Trump announced a series of mining deals and investments totaling over $3 billion, aiming to boost domestic su
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Transportation Bill's Hidden Provisions Key to Safety and Savings
The surface transportation bill, set to expire in September, includes critical programs for wildlife crossings, disaster
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New Mexico judge hits Meta with $567M penalty over teen harm
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million, citing its role in the teen mental health crisis. The ruling follow
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Lawsuit Challenges Sweeping Use of Section 301 Tariffs
The Liberty Justice Center lawsuit contends that sweeping tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor stretch Section 301 be
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Post-2008 Housing Shortage Still Drives Affordability Crisis
America's housing crisis is rooted in a post-2008 construction collapse, not just inflation. Experts say the nation neve
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Tariff Refunds Lift Mega-Cap Earnings as $100B Payouts Roll Out
Amazon, Apple, PepsiCo, and Caterpillar report tariff refund boosts, with $100B returned so far. Legal fights and consum
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Teamsters Sue California Over Driverless Truck Rules, Citing Job Risks
The Teamsters union sued California's DMV on Wednesday, alleging that the state failed to conduct required economic stud
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Kellogg to Strip Artificial Dyes from Cereals by 2026
WK Kellogg will eliminate artificial dyes and BHT from its cereals by end of 2026, replacing them with natural colors ah