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Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained
The first White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969 is happening in late September. Some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar that conference set.
Trump search: What may come next in inquiry with legal peril
A Justice Department official has described the inquiry as in its early stages, suggesting more work is ahead as investigators review the documents they removed and continue interviewing witnesses. At a minimum, the investigation presents a political distraction for Trump as he lays the groundwork for a potential presidential run.
Walz calls on Jensen to apologize for likening COVID-19 restrictions to Nazi Germany
On Friday, Gov. Tim Walz called for his Republican opponent Scott Jensen to apologize for comments comparing COVID-19 public masking mandates to the rise of Nazi Germany. Jensen refused and once again called on Walz to debate him.
Justice Dept. releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
The Justice Department on Friday released a partially blacked out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate this month, when agents removed top secret government records and other classified documents.
EPA to designate 'forever chemicals' as hazardous substances
The Environmental Protection Agency says it's designating some toxic industrial compounds used in household goods as hazardous substances under the Superfund law. The designation means releases of long-lasting chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS at or above a certain quantity would have to be reported.
Russia divestment promises by U.S. states largely unfulfilled
U.S. governors and other state officials responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year with public calls to divest state pension, university and other funds from Russian assets. But doing it turns out to be nearly impossible — at least for now.