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Department of Education issues guidance on prayer in schools, outlining requirements
In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the guidance reaffirms constitutional protections for religious liberty.
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Over 300 students suspended in Virginia over anti-ICE walkout
The event took place last Friday morning but required the Prince William County Police Department to supervise the protest and manage traffic in the area. Another anti-ICE walkout at Woodbridge High School is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments and take up birthright citizenship in April
The case has far-reaching consequences and could fundamentally redefine the 14th amendment, an addendum to the U.S. Constitution that provided citizenship to formerly enslaved African Americans.
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MLB leader says Trump's support of Pete Rose contributed to decision to let bans end with death
The league ruled last month that there should be a lifetime ban on players who commit serious enough offenses rather than a permanent one, because players who have died no longer pose a threat to the integrity of the sport.
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CA governor, and other state officials upset over renaming of USNS Harvey Milk
Gavin Newsom called the decision to remove Milk's name an “assault on veterans,” and said the renaming revealed Trump’s contempt for the values U.S. veterans fight to protect.
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AZ Senator Gallego calls on EPA to keep Energy Star
The Trump administration has proposed ending the program, but in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gallego wrote Energy Star saves Arizonans money
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Amazon gives boost to NC economy with $10B investment plan
The investment nearly doubles ($12 billion) what the company has poured into the Tarheel State since 2010. That year was the turn of economic development, with Republicans taking majorities in both chambers
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Colorado prosecutors raise Boulder injury count from 12 to 15
Authorities previously reported that 12 people were injured in the attack, including eight people who were hospitalized. Additional details on the new injuries have not been disclosed so far.
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Education Secretary McMahon faces questions over new initiatives in proposed budget
Democrats’ questioning of Secretary McMahon on Wednesday grew heated at times, as they tried to pin McMahon down on the potential negative consequences of spending cuts.
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Police raid house where video was filmed showing escaped New Orleans inmate
Two of the 10 inmates who escaped May 16 are still at large.
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Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of 'Pride Month'
Has "Woke" worn out its welcome? After President Trump's 2024 election, wokeness across industries has started to wane. As such, companies are scaling down or eliminating public and financial support of Pride Month-related activities and initiatives.
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey works to decouple his state’s investments from China
West Virginia Investment Management Board voted to adopt a policy similar to the Board of Treasury Investments to divest from Chinese companies.
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Man arrested in connection to Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing: report
Daniel Park, 32, of Kent, Wash., was reportedly arrested Tuesday night at the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City.