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July 21, 2025 7:37 AM

Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It’s different from past presidents

Trump released his video message to newly naturalized citizens. He welcomes them to the “national family,” adding that they have a responsibility to “fiercely guard” and preserve American culture.

by Juliana Kim

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July 21, 2025 7:34 AM

Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston

With more than $2 billion dollars in federal research grants at stake, the two sides will argue before a federal judge as the university pushes back on the administration’s demands.

by Elissa Nadworny and Emily Piper-Vallillo

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July 21, 2025 4:00 AM

Nicole Mitchell to resign from Minnesota Senate after burglary conviction

Nicole Mitchell will resign her seat in the Minnesota Senate following her Friday conviction on two burglary charges. The resignation will take effect in early August.

by Dana Ferguson

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July 20, 2025 2:28 PM

Trump's latest demand: Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back

President Donald Trump wants Washington's football franchise and Cleveland's baseball team to revert to their former names.

by The Associated Press

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July 20, 2025 8:52 AM

The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

Republicans are encountering some early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next year.

by The Associated Press

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July 20, 2025 6:00 AM

'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers

The government of the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho has declared a two-year state of disaster, as its once-thriving garment industry unravels in the wake of Trump's tariffs threats.

by Kate Bartlett

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July 19, 2025 11:01 PM

Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations

Congress voted to claw back federal funding to public media. Some of those hit hardest include community radio stations in areas that voted for the president.

by Frank Langfitt

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July 19, 2025 2:46 PM

Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against a sheriff over his immigration post

Iowa’s attorney general says she will drop her lawsuit accusing Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx of discouraging cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2025 10:03 AM

Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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July 19, 2025 8:22 AM

With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress

When House Speaker Mike Johnson gifted to President Donald Trump the gavel used to enact the Republicans' tax breaks and spending bill, it was a memorable moment at the White House.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Election News

Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It’s different from past presidents

Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston

Nicole Mitchell to resign from Minnesota Senate after burglary conviction

Trump's latest demand: Washington football and Cleveland baseball teams should change names back

The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers

Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations

Iowa attorney general to end lawsuit against a sheriff over his immigration post

Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people

With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress

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