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Churches may soon regain the right to endorse candidates without losing their tax-exempt status. A proposed court order challenges the Johnson Amendment as a violation of free speech and religious freedom. The order states political messages shared during religious services are...

Rep. James Clyburn slammed new Medicaid work requirements, calling them “the worst” legislation he’s seen He compared the policy to Jim Crow-era tactics, claiming it targets people who are already working Supporters argue the rules promote accountability, while critics say they...

Tom Homan vows the Trump administration will re-vet Afghan refugees who were not properly screened under Biden. A 2022 DoD report revealed thousands of evacuees skipped full background checks, raising security concerns. Homan backs legislation to ensure accountability and national security,...

NIH will cap how much publishers can charge to make taxpayer-funded research publicly accessible The move aims to boost transparency and stop double-dipping by major publishing companies New policy takes effect in 2026 as part of NIH’s effort to rebuild public...

Chinese national Xu Zewei arrested in Italy for hacking a Texas university to steal COVID-19 research DOJ says hackers acted on behalf of China’s main spy agency to target vaccine and policy data Co-conspirator still at large as FBI vows to...

Newsom announces $101 million for low-income multifamily housing in LA wildfire zones Funding prioritized for areas near the Eaton, Hughes, and Palisades fire perimeters Projects must favor wildfire victims, the homeless, or ex-inmates—and increase density near transit The Center Square reports: Six months...

TSA will end its long-standing rule requiring travelers to remove their shoes at airport checkpoints Gov. Kristi Noem announced the change, calling it a long-overdue step toward smarter security New technology allows for safer, more efficient screenings without the hassle for...

Trump suggests the federal government could take control of Washington, D.C. to reduce crime and improve management. Says D.C. would be run “flawlessly” under federal oversight, with crime “down to a minimal.” Senator Mike Lee backs the idea, pushing the BOWSER...

Two targeted attacks in Texas left local officers shot near federal immigration facilities in McAllen and Alvarado within days of each other. In McAllen, a shooter fired dozens of rounds at a Border Patrol building before being killed by agents;...

Trump delays new tariffs again, pushing the start date to August 1—just days before the original deadline. Countries that reach trade deals with the U.S. can avoid higher rates, while a 10% universal tariff remains in effect. Trump calls it “Liberation...