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Trump addresses the nation on potential vulnerabilities in our elections, but many of his claims were not substantiated; California launches 'One Less Spark' campaign to prevent wildfires; Georgia governor candidates offer competing visions; New law aims to boost childcare accessibility in Tennessee.

The FDA zeros in on iceberg lettuce as the source of the diarrhea bug; Independent investigation launched into fatal ICE shooting in Houston; Ohio mom relies on summer EBT to fuel son's summer sports; U.S. reaches solar power milestone amid fossil fuel decline. 

Protests in Ukraine sparked by President Zelensky's firing of a popular Defense Minister; Trump to adresss the nation tonight on election security; Wildfire smoke puts Colorado's unhoused population at increased risk; South Texas residents advised to stock up for severe storms; Montana ACA enrollees could face another steep rate hike.

The US launches new attacks, and Trump tells Tehran to behave; Ohioans squeezed by rising utility costs amid a summer heat wave; It takes a village for small MN towns to adapt to wildfires; Oregon farmers slam USDA rollback of meat-industry fairness rules.

Trump says we cannot give up on ICE Traffic Stops, despite DHS pause on stops; U.S. businesses grapple with AI risks, A new survey finds; Global banks invest billions in climate-altering fossil fuels; As Nashville housing crisis grows, Barnes Fund and bonds may boost supply.  

Elon Musk may have violated Wisconsin election laws with his $1 million checks to voters; North Atlantic 'cold blob' signals slowdown in key ocean currents; Libraries helping Coloradans weather affordability crisis; Iowa hydrostations measure statewide soil moisture, help scientists.

Protests in Maine after ICE fatally shoots a Colombian man authorized to work in the US; Watchdog finds Corporate tax dodgers score big with political investments in Wyoming; Conservation groups slam attack on the Endangered Species Act; Threats to Maryland laid out as Trump admin guts habitat protections.

President Trump reimposes the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz; Lindsey Graham's sister chosen to fulfill the remainder of Graham's US Senate term; Global banks pour $906 billion into fossil fuel infrastructure in 2025; Bipartisan housing bill is law, despite opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans; Oregon's Pride weekend shines light on LGBTQ+ hunger gap.

Senator Mitch McConnell releases more details about his health; Trump says he talked to Senator Lindsey Graham by phone, hours before he died; Drop in immigration could affect population growth in Virginia communities; North Dakota homeless advocates see promise in landmark housing law; Veterinarians oppose federal effort to upend a Massachusetts animal welfare law.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, dead at age 71, while Senator Mitch McConnnel releases a proof of life photo. Alaska food banks straining under shipping costs; Texas teachers' union cautious about newly formed commission; A decade later, West Virginia is still healing from floods. 

President Trump scrubs what remains of the Federal Election Commission; Connecticut election security group honors 10 years of fighting for democracy; Illinois experts say 'Compostable' doesn't mean safe': West Virginia gains more child abuse forensic interviewers.

Mexico requests criminal charges over deaths under the Trump administration, including a fatal shooting in Houston; Massachusetts anti-poverty bill gains traction on Beacon Hill; Ohio sexual assault survivor turns trauma into creative power; Invasive insect could become a backyard nuisance in Michigan.

Populst Democrat Graham Platner drops out leaving Maine Democrats less than three weeks to agree on a replacement candidate; A new analysis finds GOP policies have cost families at least $2,000 since 2025; Arizona unhoused death rate spikes amid summer heat; New York food banks work with healthcare groups to bolster food accessibility.  

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asks Senator Mitch McConnell about the current state of his health; Student-led lawsuit defeats Florida's  'Stop WOKE' Act; Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent; Ohio educators encourage diverse books for summer reading.   

The U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as President Trump says the ceasefire is over; Families worry even after SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship; Minnesota business owners assess the early going of new paid leave law; Tennessee criminalizes drink spiking amid push for more safeguards.

Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken with Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14th; Head Start leaders warn of lasting trauma from ICE enforcement; Ohio teachers struggle with career-related anxieties; A surprising climate fix for Montana and the nation is hiding in plain sight.

President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO summit on Turkey, the Strait of Hormuz, and Ukraine's defense needs in the war with Russia;  and a new White House report fuels Indigenous history debate; California bill re-thinks life in prison sentences for young adults; Social Security and prices are top issues for Ohio's 50+ voters.

After a new allegation, top Senate Democrats are ending support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner; Senators push package of bills to demand ICE out of Pennsylvania; Indiana law targets employers hiring undocumented workers; Beloved Georgia wildlife refuge at a crossroads.

18 Dead in Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine; Wisconsin moms rally for universal childcare and paid leave ahead of election; North Carolina anti-data center movement broadens to reject AI technology; And an Alaska cruise ship sails maiden voyage using alternative fuel.

The extreme heat this weekend is suspected of causing 25 deaths in New Jersey; Report: H.R.1 cuts outpace rural health funds in Ohio; Michigan study uncovers gene that could lower colorectal cancer risk; Summer wildfires cause higher ozone levels throughout Iowa; new report finds Corporate tax dodgers see 3,000% return on political lobbying.

Grand Jury in DC charges former Olympian over alleged reflecting poll vandalism; On the 1st anniversary, critics slam the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'; Conservation group aims to close partisan gap in VA, America; PA recognizes Martyrs' Day, honoring the nation's history of struggle.

Russia sends waves of ballistic missiles striking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv; Massive gas pipelines across Alabama and Georgia raise concerns; Fair trade groups react as Trump pulls the plug on the USMCA; Birthright citizenship may have survived, but equal rights remain uneven.

Crypto enriched President Trump by 2 billion dollars, but those who invested in his meme coin did not fare as well; DOJ sues MA to block in-state tuition, aid for undocumented students; Portland underscores inclusion with a park honoring a local drag queen; U.S. Supreme Court upholds West Virginia transgender athlete ban.

In the Colorado Primary election, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats a 15-term incumbent; in Philadelphia, Native-born immigrants break bread and talk citizenship; Connecticut immigrants applaud SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling; Oregon defends emission caps as a lawsuit looms.

The US House heads for an early 4th of July recess rather than vote on Trump's Save America Act; Supreme Court ruling resolves doubts over birthright citizenship; DACA holders lose work permits as renewal system slows; Michigan doctor says kids face hidden dangers in extreme heat.

The US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and rules in favor of state bans on transgender athletes; Voting rights groups hail SCOTUS decision on a ballot grace period; A report looks at why young people of color can be locked out of wealth building; Tennessee Senator wants safeguards for prescription-free ivermectin.  

Presidential powers and corporate abuses predicted after SCOTUS move; New Mexico awaits SCOTUS decision on transgender sports participation; the high court also rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted; Missouri farm leader says the 'Agriculture system is failing.'  

As the death toll tops 1,450 in Venezuela, some live rescues have been reported; BioLab disaster fuels fight for chemical safety in Georgia; DACA holders in legal limbo as renewal applications are delayed; During Pride month, a blow to CA schools' ban on forced outing.  

A heat dome will send extreme heat to as many as 18 states this week; 3 firefighters are killed in wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border; Intense scrutiny of poll workers could impact numbers in Mississippi; Rideshare companies use AI to tap Colorado riders and drivers; North Carolinians drop Obamacare in record numbers as the cost soars.

The Death toll rises from that pair of Earthquakes that hammered Venezuela, and is expected to increase; North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs; Connecticut and education leaders across the nation warn Democratic governors against a voucher plan; Despite capacity, Arizona lawmakers balk on solar energy.

Opponents of a pair of Supreme Courts ruling says it amounts to open season on TPS holders; Religious objection laws are tied to lower HIV testing rates; Pennsylvania housing advocates to rally for meaningful reform.

A pair of earthquakes battered Venezuela with at least 164 fatalities; Nevada leaders promote ballot measure on abortion rights; Social Security cuts could hit Pennsylvania retirees in 2032; retirement for folks in  New Mexico looks different depending on wealth.

A closed-door meeting with Trump and GOP Senators turns angry; Colorado clears way for clean energy on contaminated land; Literature to be returned to a Mississippi museum after judge's ruling; Postal union urges Michigan residents to help save local post offices.

All three Mandami-backed candidates for Congress win in Tuesday's Primary Election; Survivors of Texas extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers; Kentucky animal shelter rebuilds a year after tornadoes; Charlotte initiative aims to combat environmental injustice.

Four Republicans join Democrats in the Senate to limit Trump's war powers; Landmark housing bill limits private investors, boosts affordable supply; A new report finds rent-stabilized housing in New York lifts people from poverty; Environmentalists celebrate state's natural treasures for 4th of July.

Trump says Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections while Terhan denis the claim; Faith leaders celebrate release of detainee held in Indiana jail; Court orders national park signage restoration by 4th of July; Oregon expert warns Big changes are coming for student loan borrowers.  

A federal judge says no to a federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters; PA educators push for phone-free classrooms to enhance learning; CA tribes press for guaranteed consultation on water rights; Washington college grads adapt to AI-era job market.

The UK's Starmer announced he is resigning as Prime Minister; Vance says a foundation has been laid in US-Iran talks; California legislators to consider bill on cockfighting and rooster breeding; Some Texas GOP lawmakers turning away from wind and solar; Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month. 

7 dead and at least 36 injured after a bloody weekend in Chicago; Immunization debate continues as Utahns battle measles outbreak: Civic groups raise privacy concerns over Ohio absentee voter ID bill: Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month.

Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC; Celebrities and former presidents attend the gala for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago; Coloradans could see Social Security benefit cuts unless Congress takes action; A proposed data center at Fisk University faces community pushback; Advocates in New York and the nation rally for a fair North American trade deal.

Ukraine launches the biggest attack on Moscow in years; Trump signs his interim agreement with Iran and says only stupid people are critical of the deal; A pre-apprenticeship program in New York State helps the clean-energy workforce grow; California postal union works to save post office locations; Texas Community Health Centers now address primary and behavioral care.  

Georgia GOP lawmakers say no to redistricting session; Tracking 2026 women gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota and nationwide; Georgia libraries are community hubs, but funding fights persist; Activists plan a 'Day of Solidarity' to examine U.S.-Mexico trade policies.

Mixed results for Trump-backed candidates in Tuesday's voting; A Nashville nonprofit assists entrepreneurs with growing new businesses; A new report finds that former incarceration could affect Mississippians' overall health; An exhibit in Michigan explores immigration and American identity.

Special Education and Civil Rights is being moved out of the Department of Education; A voter information requirement could hinder Arizona mail-in ballots; Washington is named a top state for nursing education; A new report finds Pennsylvania's fossil fuel decline leaves a widening fiscal gap.

Voters head to the polls today in four states and DC; The FBI says it foiled an attack on this weekend's White House event; Food access challenges push partnerships in a Pennsylvania nutrition summit; AARP Nevada calls on Congress to rescue Social Security; and Colorado's 'elk hunting capital' is now open for drilling.  

B-52 crash leaves 8 crew members dead; Women of color could make history in New Mexico's 2026 governor's race; LGBTQ+ youth have hope but not for America's future; Hoosiers urged to weigh in on bobcat plan.

Trump says Ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz;12 people are dead in a skydiving plane crash in Missouri; Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting the pause button on data centers; Expert urges North Carolinians to keep cool and avoid extreme heat; Critics question the role of a religious pregnancy center in an Idaho care desert.

A deal is once again reported to be reached to end the Iran war - Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade; Critics cry foul of 'sportswashing' at FIFA World Cup; proposed water protection rules in New Mexico include ancient acequias; Paid family leave supporters speak out one year after veto.

Tornadoes strike three states in the Midwest, with more rough weather for other states coming this weekend; More Ohio school districts are struggling with high food costs; A new report finds NY, CA laws restricting PFAS work, but more regulations are needed; A Pennsylvania education summit connects HIV prevention and mental health. 

Trump cancels strikes on Iran and suggests a deal could be signed this weekend; A year after Minnesota assassinations, online hate still swirls; California safety net providers seek relief in state budget; and American fish first? UNH leads effort to boost domestic supply.