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.
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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.
Trump 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.
Iran 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.
America 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.
How Much Is the War With Iran Costing Americans? Here's the Full Breakdown
The war with Iran is driving up costs for the Pentagon and American consumers. New estimates show $40 billion in military spending and rising gas and diesel prices impacting households nationwide.
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Jun 29, 2026 5 min readConfederate Flag Display at America's 250th Birthday Fair Sparks Backlash, Gets Pulled
A Confederate flag display at the NC booth at DC's Great American State Fair was pulled Friday after Gov. Josh Stein condemned it and a major sponsor withdrew.
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Jun 29, 2026 5 min readMayor Mamdani Freezes Rent on 1 Million NYC Apartments — Landlords Are Already Fighting Back
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on 1 million stabilized apartments starting Oct. 1 — the first two-year freeze in the board's history.
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Jun 28, 2026 5 min readJudge Blocks States from Banning Soda and Candy Purchases with Food Stamps
A federal judge ruled that SNAP recipients can continue buying soda and candy with benefits, blocking a Trump administration-backed plan and impacting the MAHA health initiative.