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New rules could gut historic site protections nationwide
A proposed regulatory overhaul by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation would shrink protections for historic si
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Senate Advances Plan to Phase Out Penny, Reshape Nickel
The Senate passed the Common Cents Act, which would halt penny production and let businesses round cash transactions to
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EPA's E15 Push Risks Marine Engine Damage, Boaters Demand Clearer Warnings
BoatU.S. warns that EPA's E15 expansion during peak boating season puts marine engines at risk, urging clearer labels an
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Contiguous US Sweats Through Hottest July on Record
July 2025 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous US, according to NOAA, with overnight temperatures hitting a
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RFK Jr. to showcase administration's food policy overhaul
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead a Monday event on the administration's food policy initiatives, spotlighti
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White House Keeps AI Testing Rules Secret, Stoking Policy Backlash
The Trump administration has declined to publicly release its framework for government testing of private AI models, pro
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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