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Tillis Calls Passing SAVE America Act Before Midterms an 'Impossible Task' → Tillis Calls Passing SAVE America Act Before Midterms An 'Impossible Task'
North Carolina Republican joins Sen. Cassidy in questioning whether the sweeping election security bill can clear the Senate this year.
FEMA Flood Maps Understate Risk by Two-Thirds, Raising Questions About Transparency
A review council and FEMA administrator have called for updated mapping data that reflects modern rainfall patterns, but outdated maps remain in use.
Mamdani Defends Democratic Socialist Candidates; Cassidy Criticizes Hegseth, RFK Jr. on Sunday Shows
NYC mayor celebrates primary wins for progressive candidates while Louisiana senator raises concerns about Pentagon and health department leadership as U.S.-Iran tensions flare.
3 Firefighters Killed, 2 Injured While Tackling Wildfires on Colorado-Utah Border
The deaths occurred as the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service responded to the Knowles and Gore fires amid record-low snowpack and critical fire weather conditions across the West.
Democratic Socialists Set Sights Beyond New York After Big Apple Victories
DSA-backed candidates won high-profile primaries in NYC and DC this week, but face key tests in Colorado, Michigan and Wisconsin.
USDA Prepares Rule to End Food Stamp Eligibility Loophole, Sparking Debate Over School Lunch Impact
The proposed change targeting broad-based categorical eligibility could affect automatic qualification for free school meals, with supporters projecting $10 billion in annual savings.
Who Gets an Extra Paycheck in July? Payroll Calendar Creates Triple-Payday Month for Some Workers
Those paid weekly or bi-weekly may receive a third paycheck this month due to how calendar months align with payroll cycles.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Calls Social Security Insolvency Top Priority as Trust Fund Deadline Approaches
The Louisiana Republican warns of potential 22 to 25 percent benefit cuts if Congress fails to act before the OASI Trust Fund is projected to run dry in late 2032.
DEA Begins Hearings on Rescheduling Marijuana as Supporters See Medical Progress, Critics Warn of Political Pressure
The agency weighs moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III while researchers debate whether crude marijuana meets FDA standards for medicine.
U.S. Lags Other Countries in Social Media Restrictions for Kids as Reform Push Grows
Two landmark jury verdicts against Meta and Google have galvanized advocates, while Congress considers new legislation to protect children online.