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US to Reopen Border to Mexican Cattle Imports After Screwworm Shutdown
The phased reopening begins Aug. 24 at the Douglas, Ariz. port after a May closure due to New World Screwworm detection in southern cattle operations.
Mike Rowe Champions Trade Skills as Workforce Policy Debate Continues in Washington
The 'Dirty Jobs' host has awarded $10 million annually in trade school scholarships through his foundation, while policymakers debate the future of vocational training versus four-year degrees.
Trump Administration Says Green Grant Cancellations Based 'Solely' on Politics in Court Filing
Department of Energy lawyer Jeff Novak defended the cancellations in federal court, saying grants were evaluated based on a state's political affiliation.
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery, Conspiracy Charges
The indictment alleges the Democrat received $35,000 connected to a COVID-19 testing contract while serving as a state legislator.
Letitia James Faces Scrutiny as New York City Spends $81,700 Per Homeless Person
A challenger in the state attorney general race is citing years of shelter scandals and audits totaling billions in taxpayer dollars as evidence that accountability has fallen short.
Texas Republican Brandon Gill's DEI Questioning Goes Viral, Drawing Praise From GOP Colleagues and Criticism From Academic Critics
The 32-year-old freshman lawmaker has built a national audience through committee hearings where he presses witnesses on progressive policies, with some colleagues predicting a future leadership role.
GOP Lawmaker Demands Answers After Smithsonian Chief Urged Moving Beyond 'America First Mentality'
Rep. Mike Carey pressed Anthea Hartig on why the National Museum of American History removed mention of 'American history' from its mission statement during a congressional hearing.
Defeated Progressive Squad Lawmaker Under Scrutiny for Nonprofit's Missing Tax Records
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced an investigation into former Rep. Cori Bush's Poltivist Power Inc., which lacks documented IRS tax-exempt status despite being marketed as a 501(c)(4).
House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris Says DSA Influence Shows Democrats Are 'Way Beyond Socialism'
Republican lawmakers are citing recent primary victories for Democratic socialist-backed candidates as evidence the party is moving toward communism, while no Democratic response was immediately available.
DHS Secretary Mullin's Claim That Foreign Adversaries Can Access Voting Machines Gets Fact-Checked
Election security experts acknowledge vulnerabilities exist but say there is no evidence such attempts have occurred in actual U.S. elections.