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Detainee Death at Texas Immigration Facility Sparks Questions About Mental Health Care in Federal Custody
A coroner ruled the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos a homicide after he spent weeks complaining about missed medication doses and exhibiting signs of crisis at Camp East Montana.
Navy SEAL Who Claims to Have Killed Bin Laden Says America's 250th Anniversary Proves Hard Work Still Pays, Warns of 'Victimhood' Culture
Former SEAL Team 6 member Robert O'Neill urges Americans to preserve founding values as nation approaches semiquincentennial, warns against what he describes as growing disdain for American history.
RealClearPolitics Publishes Critique of Howard Zinn's Historical Methodology
The column argues that 'A People's History of the United States' distorts historical narratives through selective sourcing and omission.
Dangerous Heatwave Scorches US Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday
Extreme temperatures forecast across central and eastern regions as millions prepare for holiday travel and outdoor celebrations.
America in Trouble If Dems Fail To Defend Their Party, Op-Ed Warns
RealClearPolitics column argues Democrats face electoral peril without aggressive defense of their platform and record heading into 2026 midterms.
What Makes the American Revolution Truly Radical
Historians and political commentators debate whether the 1776 declaration of independence represented a conventional colonial rebellion or an unprecedented challenge to monarchical legitimacy.
Extreme Heat Advisory Delays National Mall Entry for July 4 Celebration, Organizers Say
Washington, D.C. is forecast to see temperatures reach 107 degrees during Saturday's event, prompting safety measures.
Thousands Need Medical Attention From Already Overwhelmed Venezuelan Healthcare System: Aid Worker
Aid workers warn that Venezuela's medical system, already strained by economic and political instability, cannot adequately respond to the scale of need facing its population.
The Continental Congress Wrote the Declaration. Is Its Modern Descendant Living Up?
As Congress marks another session, NPR Politics examines whether today's legislative body fulfills the ideals of its revolutionary predecessor.
Hegseth Hosts DC Ceremony Alongside National Guard to Mark America 250
Defense secretary highlights Trump administration's D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force during sesquicentennial celebrations, drawing mixed reactions from Capitol Hill.