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The Trump administration said in court filings that it terminated nearly 300 clean energy grants based on the political identity of the states involved. The disclosure undercuts earlier public statements that the cuts were made strictly on economic or energy-policy grounds.

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SC GOP chair: Nevada-first primary tells Black voters they matter less than Brown voters

A remark by South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain about Nevada and Black voters became a flashpoint in the Democratic Party’s fight over which state should vote first in 2028. The dispute ended July 24, when a key national panel backed South Carolina for the opening primary.

Trump administration admits that it terminated 300 research grants over 2024 elections

The Trump administration said in court filings that it terminated nearly 300 clean energy grants based on the political identity of the states involved. The disclosure undercuts earlier public statements that the cuts were made strictly on economic or energy-policy grounds.

Trump Says, “I only like People who like me”

President Donald Trump said July 24 that he “only like[s] people that like me” while suggesting LeBron James may be “a racist,” escalating a yearslong public clash with the NBA star. The remarks came as James announced he would return for a 24th NBA season after joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

The US Has Now Seen More Measles Cases in 18 Months Than in the Previous 25 Years Combined

The United States has recorded more measles cases in the past 18 months than in the previous 25 years combined, as outbreaks tied to undervaccinated communities and travel continue to spread. Federal and state data show the surge has pushed the country to its highest measles totals since the early 1990s.

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Mamdani Faces Backlash for saying Israel ‘Not a Place’

A resurfaced clip of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani saying “Israel is not a place” has renewed criticism of his views on Israel and sharpened debate in a city with the nation’s largest Jewish population. The latest backlash builds on earlier disputes during the 2025 mayoral campaign over whether he supports Israel as a Jewish state.

Trump Can’t Legally Touch the Smithsonian’s Exhibits, So, He’s Ordering “Warning” Signs on the Sidewalk Outside

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing temporary warning signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. The move targets public sidewalks because the White House does not directly control the Smithsonian’s exhibits.

Alien Terrorist Removal Court sprang to life after 30 years with a case filed by the Trump administration

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The Iran War has Pushed Bond Yields to Their Highest Since January 2025 leading to Higher Mortgage Rates

Rising Treasury yields tied to inflation fears from the Iran war have pushed U.S. mortgage costs higher. The move has lifted the average 30-year fixed rate and added pressure to an already strained housing market.

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SC GOP chair: Nevada-first primary tells Black voters they matter less than Brown voters

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The Trump administration said in court filings that it terminated nearly 300 clean energy grants based on the political identity of the states involved. The disclosure undercuts earlier public statements that the cuts were made strictly on economic or energy-policy grounds.

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President Donald Trump said July 24 that he “only like[s] people that like me” while suggesting LeBron James may be “a racist,” escalating a yearslong public clash with the NBA star. The remarks came as James announced he would return for a 24th NBA season after joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Trump Can’t Legally Touch the Smithsonian’s Exhibits, So, He’s Ordering “Warning” Signs on the Sidewalk Outside

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing temporary warning signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington. The move targets public sidewalks because the White House does not directly control the Smithsonian’s exhibits.

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Trump administration admits that it terminated 300 research grants over 2024 elections

The Trump administration said in court filings that it terminated nearly 300 clean energy grants based on the political identity of the states involved. The disclosure undercuts earlier public statements that the cuts were made strictly on economic or energy-policy grounds.

Trump Says, “I only like People who like me”

President Donald Trump said July 24 that he “only like[s] people that like me” while suggesting LeBron James may be “a racist,” escalating a yearslong public clash with the NBA star. The remarks came as James announced he would return for a 24th NBA season after joining the Philadelphia 76ers.