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Fed Study Says Biden-Era Immigration Surge Contributed to Higher Housing Costs

A Dallas Federal Reserve working paper found that unauthorized immigrant worker flows from 2021 to 2024 raised local home prices and rents in markets where housing supply did not expand fast enough. The research adds a new data point to the national debate over immigration and affordability.

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Student loan changes take effect tomorrow: What borrowers should know

Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1, 2026, reshaping repayment options for new borrowers and forcing many SAVE enrollees to move to another plan. The changes also tighten borrowing rules for some graduate students and Parent PLUS families.

Fed Study Says Biden-Era Immigration Surge Contributed to Higher Housing Costs

A Dallas Federal Reserve working paper found that unauthorized immigrant worker flows from 2021 to 2024 raised local home prices and rents in markets where housing supply did not expand fast enough. The research adds a new data point to the national debate over immigration and affordability.

Trump Bought Up to $5 Million in Axon Stock Before ICE Pursued Major Taser Deal

Federal disclosures show President Donald Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought a potential five-year, $220 million Taser purchase. The timing has prompted ethics scrutiny, while no contract has been awarded.

Virginia Set to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales in Retail Stores Starting in 2027

Virginia has approved a regulated retail marijuana market, with adult-use sales set to begin July 1, 2027. The budget-backed plan allows up to 350 stores statewide and starts the licensing process in early 2027.

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John Fetterman Fires Back at Larry David’s Trump UFC Criticism With a Classic Movie Line

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania responded after Larry David called President Donald Trump’s White House UFC event a “travesty,” using a line from the 1981 film "Stripes." The exchange added a Pennsylvania political voice to a national culture-and-politics debate that unfolded in late June.

Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Mail Ballots That Arrive After Election Day: Here’s What That Means

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that states may count mail ballots arriving after Election Day if they were sent on time under state law. The decision preserves existing deadlines in states including Mississippi, California, Illinois and Washington ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Medicare Expands Coverage to Weight-Loss Drugs on July 1: Here’s What You Need to Know

Medicare is launching a temporary nationwide program on July 1, 2026, that gives some Part D beneficiaries access to weight-loss GLP-1 drugs for a flat $50 monthly copay. The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge covers select Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo products for eligible adults who meet clinical criteria.

A Heat Dome Set to Slam World Cup Games Across Eastern U.S. This Week. Here’s What to Expect

A broad heat dome is expected to push dangerous heat and humidity into several eastern U.S. World Cup host cities this week, with Philadelphia, the New York City region and Boston among the areas under close watch. Organizers have already adjusted some fan activities in Philadelphia as forecasts call for triple-digit heat index readings.

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Why Student Loan Collections Restarting Now Matters

The restart of federal student loan collections marks a major turning point after years of pandemic-era relief. Its effects will extend well beyond delinquent borrowers, shaping household budgets, credit markets, labor decisions, and the politics of higher education finance.

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Student loan changes take effect tomorrow: What borrowers should know

Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1, 2026, reshaping repayment options for new borrowers and forcing many SAVE enrollees to move to another plan. The changes also tighten borrowing rules for some graduate students and Parent PLUS families.

Fed Study Says Biden-Era Immigration Surge Contributed to Higher Housing Costs

A Dallas Federal Reserve working paper found that unauthorized immigrant worker flows from 2021 to 2024 raised local home prices and rents in markets where housing supply did not expand fast enough. The research adds a new data point to the national debate over immigration and affordability.

Trump Bought Up to $5 Million in Axon Stock Before ICE Pursued Major Taser Deal

Federal disclosures show President Donald Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought a potential five-year, $220 million Taser purchase. The timing has prompted ethics scrutiny, while no contract has been awarded.

Virginia Set to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales in Retail Stores Starting in 2027

Virginia has approved a regulated retail marijuana market, with adult-use sales set to begin July 1, 2027. The budget-backed plan allows up to 350 stores statewide and starts the licensing process in early 2027.

John Fetterman Fires Back at Larry David’s Trump UFC Criticism With a Classic Movie Line

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania responded after Larry David called President Donald Trump’s White House UFC event a “travesty,” using a line from the 1981 film "Stripes." The exchange added a Pennsylvania political voice to a national culture-and-politics debate that unfolded in late June.

Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Mail Ballots That Arrive After Election Day: Here’s What That Means

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Medicare is launching a temporary nationwide program on July 1, 2026, that gives some Part D beneficiaries access to weight-loss GLP-1 drugs for a flat $50 monthly copay. The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge covers select Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo products for eligible adults who meet clinical criteria.

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July 4th Fireworks are Being Restricted Across the West

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Student loan changes take effect tomorrow: What borrowers should know

Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1, 2026, reshaping repayment options for new borrowers and forcing many SAVE enrollees to move to another plan. The changes also tighten borrowing rules for some graduate students and Parent PLUS families.

Fed Study Says Biden-Era Immigration Surge Contributed to Higher Housing Costs

A Dallas Federal Reserve working paper found that unauthorized immigrant worker flows from 2021 to 2024 raised local home prices and rents in markets where housing supply did not expand fast enough. The research adds a new data point to the national debate over immigration and affordability.

Trump Bought Up to $5 Million in Axon Stock Before ICE Pursued Major Taser Deal

Federal disclosures show President Donald Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought a potential five-year, $220 million Taser purchase. The timing has prompted ethics scrutiny, while no contract has been awarded.