Why Trump Wants Exactly 47 Trees Planted in Lafayette Square
Trump reportedly wants Lafayette Square to contain exactly 47 maple trees as part of his White House renovation agenda, a nod to his status as the 47th president.
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Mitch McConnell's June Medical Scare Was More Serious Than Disclosed, Records Show
A D.C. EMS dispatch recording reveals McConnell was found unconscious at his home June 14 and rushed to the hospital by Advanced Life Support ambulance.
Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Mail Ballots That Arrive After Election Day
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail ballots arriving after Election Day if postmarked on time, rejecting a Republican-led challenge.
Supreme Court Brings Term to End with Major Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court ends its term with two major rulings—upholding birthright citizenship and allowing states to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports.
Texas State Board of Education Votes to Require Bible Study in Schools
Texas will require millions of public school students to study Bible stories under a new curriculum approved by the State Board of Education.
Judge Holds Prosecutor in Contempt in Charlie Kirk Case — Death Penalty Still Possible
A Utah judge kept the death penalty on the table for Tyler Robinson while holding a prosecutor in contempt, as a July 6 preliminary hearing approaches.
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Jun 30, 2026 4 min readTrump Unveils New Passport Design for America's 250th
Trump unveiled a new commemorative US passport featuring his portrait over the Declaration of Independence, set to debut at the Washington office before July 4.
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Jun 30, 2026 6 min readIran and the U.S. Can't Even Agree on Whether They're Negotiating
Confusion surrounds potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks as both sides issue conflicting statements while continuing military strikes, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Jun 30, 2026 5 min readAmerica Is Burying a Time Capsule on July 4 — and It Won't Be Opened Until 2276
A 900-pound time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4 and opened in 2276. Here's what all 50 states put inside — from a diamond to an AI prediction.