Republicans Rally, Schools Struggle, Global Tensions Rise | Durham News

Republicans are rallying in Dallas for an unusual midterm convention, mirroring presidential energy to boost voter enthusiasm. Meanwhile, K-12 education satisfaction hits a record low, with just 32% of adults happy—raising alarms about student readiness. Secretary Rubio tours Latin America after a Venezuela oil deal, rejects UK-style trade bans with Israeli settlements, and faces backlash from Iceland and Denmark over Trump’s social media maps. The Energy Department loans $1.9 billion to restart an Iowa nuclear plant, while Google eyes its clean power. The Pentagon warns Ukraine’s war could drag on, demanding continued European support. Trump is set to speak at the 9/11 commemoration as the White House North Portico nears completion for an upcoming state visit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/65f4a63fa7058d77