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Alaska Supreme Court Rules Man With Same Name as Sen. Dan Sullivan Can Appear on Primary Ballot
The 5-0 ruling orders elections officials to place the challenger, a retired teacher from Petersburg, back on the August primary ballot after his candidacy was challenged.
Homeowners in San Diego County Face Fines Over American Flag Displays as 250th Anniversary Approaches
The Ambiance Owners' Association has threatened $100 fines against residents who display flags on front-facing areas, citing community standards rules that federal law may override.
Education Department Expands Professional Degree List for Student Loans After Judge's Ruling
The temporary change adds nursing, physical therapy, and other health programs to the $200,000 federal loan cap, reversing parts of a Trump administration rule.
FDA Panel on Peptides Will Include Experts Who Promote the Unproven Chemicals Favored by RFK Jr.
The July meeting marks a shift from previous panels composed of academic researchers to include doctors and pharmacists with financial ties to the peptide industry.
Democratic Socialists' Primary Wins Signal Internal Rift as Moderates Sound Alarm
The victories over Reps. Espaillat and Goldman in New York have Republicans eyeing midterm opportunities while Democrats grapple with party direction.
Walz Calls Minnesota State Fair 'America's Real' as Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Event on National Mall
The Minnesota governor and former Harris running mate renewed his criticism of the Trump administration by promoting the state's annual fair over the federal celebration marking America's 250th birthday.
Sweltering Midwest Heat Cancels Outdoor Plans as Cooling Centers Open and East Braces for High Temperatures
Extreme heat warnings cover much of Iowa and the broader Midwest through Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.
D.C. Will Pay $50,000 to Man Detained While Protesting Guard Patrol With 'Star Wars' Song, Record Says
The settlement resolves claims that police violated Sam O'Hara's constitutional rights during a September 2025 protest against National Guard deployments in the capital.
Justice Thomas Makes Appearance on Capitol Hill Amid Major Court Rulings
The 78-year-old justice declined to identify who he met with as the Supreme Court prepares to release final opinions of the term Tuesday.
Inmates Take Over North Carolina Jail, Hold Guards Hostage for Hours
The Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center had three officers supervising 88 inmates when the uprising began Monday morning.