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Trucking Safety Enforcement Gaps Let 'Chameleon' Carriers Evade Scrutiny
A new investigation exposes how 'chameleon carriers' rack up safety violations and rebrand to avoid enforcement, prompti
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House Conservatives Vow to Keep CBDC Ban Fight Alive as FISA Extension Looms
House conservatives are gearing up for another clash over a Federal Reserve CBDC ban, vowing to attach it to the next FI
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Taxpayers Face July Deadline for COVID-Era Refunds After Court Rulings
Tens of millions of taxpayers could be owed IRS refunds or penalty relief from the COVID-era disaster declaration, but t
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Harley-Davidson Recalls 88,000 Bikes Over Oil Ejection Risk
Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 motorcycles from model years 2024-2026 because a blocked airbox breather port can ca
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Congress Targets Schools with New Book Ban Bill Under False 'Porn' Claims
A proposed federal bill would withhold money from schools over 'sexually oriented material,' but PEN America says no ban
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Maryland Targets Grocery Price Surge with First-in-Nation Dynamic Pricing Ban
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores, a practice that adjusts prices th
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Education Spending vs. Student Performance: New NEA Data Highlights State Disparities
A new NEA report details per-student education spending by state for 2025, highlighting persistent disparities and quest
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Trump Admin Steps In to Cap Fares After Spirit Airlines Collapse
The Trump administration rolled out a relief plan Saturday for Spirit Airlines travelers, capping fares on major carrier
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Post-OBBB Tax Season: Why Adjusting Your Withholding Now Could Pay Off
Tax experts recommend workers check their withholding after Trump’s tax law changes, using a free IRS tool to avoid pena
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USDA Proposal to Speed Up Slaughter Lines Risks More Inhumane Killings, Critics Say
A new USDA proposal to increase slaughterhouse line speeds aims to lower food costs but risks more animals being killed
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Trump Executive Order Expands Retirement Access for 22 Million Workers
President Trump signed an executive order expanding retirement benefits for workers without employer plans, launching Tr
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Think Tanks Push Top-Down Social Security Benefit Cuts to Avert Insolvency
Fiscally conservative think tanks are coalescing around plans to cut Social Security benefits for top earners, offering