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Trump says Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections while Terhan denis the claim; Faith leaders celebrate release of detainee held in Indiana jail; Court orders national park signage restoration by 4th of July; Oregon expert warns Big changes are coming for student loan borrowers.  

A federal judge says no to a federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters; PA educators push for phone-free classrooms to enhance learning; CA tribes press for guaranteed consultation on water rights; Washington college grads adapt to AI-era job market.

The UK's Starmer announced he is resigning as Prime Minister; Vance says a foundation has been laid in US-Iran talks; California legislators to consider bill on cockfighting and rooster breeding; Some Texas GOP lawmakers turning away from wind and solar; Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month. 

7 dead and at least 36 injured after a bloody weekend in Chicago; Immunization debate continues as Utahns battle measles outbreak: Civic groups raise privacy concerns over Ohio absentee voter ID bill: Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month.

Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, DC; Celebrities and former presidents attend the gala for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago; Coloradans could see Social Security benefit cuts unless Congress takes action; A proposed data center at Fisk University faces community pushback; Advocates in New York and the nation rally for a fair North American trade deal.

Ukraine launches the biggest attack on Moscow in years; Trump signs his interim agreement with Iran and says only stupid people are critical of the deal; A pre-apprenticeship program in New York State helps the clean-energy workforce grow; California postal union works to save post office locations; Texas Community Health Centers now address primary and behavioral care.  

Georgia GOP lawmakers say no to redistricting session; Tracking 2026 women gubernatorial candidates in Minnesota and nationwide; Georgia libraries are community hubs, but funding fights persist; Activists plan a 'Day of Solidarity' to examine U.S.-Mexico trade policies.

Mixed results for Trump-backed candidates in Tuesday's voting; A Nashville nonprofit assists entrepreneurs with growing new businesses; A new report finds that former incarceration could affect Mississippians' overall health; An exhibit in Michigan explores immigration and American identity.

Special Education and Civil Rights is being moved out of the Department of Education; A voter information requirement could hinder Arizona mail-in ballots; Washington is named a top state for nursing education; A new report finds Pennsylvania's fossil fuel decline leaves a widening fiscal gap.

Voters head to the polls today in four states and DC; The FBI says it foiled an attack on this weekend's White House event; Food access challenges push partnerships in a Pennsylvania nutrition summit; AARP Nevada calls on Congress to rescue Social Security; and Colorado's 'elk hunting capital' is now open for drilling.  

B-52 crash leaves 8 crew members dead; Women of color could make history in New Mexico's 2026 governor's race; LGBTQ+ youth have hope but not for America's future; Hoosiers urged to weigh in on bobcat plan.

Trump says Ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz;12 people are dead in a skydiving plane crash in Missouri; Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting the pause button on data centers; Expert urges North Carolinians to keep cool and avoid extreme heat; Critics question the role of a religious pregnancy center in an Idaho care desert.

A deal is once again reported to be reached to end the Iran war - Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade; Critics cry foul of 'sportswashing' at FIFA World Cup; proposed water protection rules in New Mexico include ancient acequias; Paid family leave supporters speak out one year after veto.

Tornadoes strike three states in the Midwest, with more rough weather for other states coming this weekend; More Ohio school districts are struggling with high food costs; A new report finds NY, CA laws restricting PFAS work, but more regulations are needed; A Pennsylvania education summit connects HIV prevention and mental health. 

Trump cancels strikes on Iran and suggests a deal could be signed this weekend; A year after Minnesota assassinations, online hate still swirls; California safety net providers seek relief in state budget; and American fish first? UNH leads effort to boost domestic supply.

Trump posts that the US will hit Iran very hard tonight, and at one point, we will be taking Kharg Island; Unions plug into Wisconsin's clean-energy growth; June's Pride Month comes amid LGBTQ+ backlash in some states; and a listening tour in Pennsylvania aims to promote local issues before the midterm vote.

The US launches military strikes against Iran; Immigrant groups issue travel warning ahead of FIFA World Cup games; Exhibit in DC tells stories of North Carolina extreme weather survivors; Trump says that he "loves" inflation; A new report says Utah sets national example for child well-being.

Progressive Graham Platner Vigilance wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary; Trump posts that Iran is "taking too long"; Vigilance is needed by New Mexicans after screwworm crosses the Texas border; New Georgia law expands PrEP, HIV prevention access to pharmacies; and a hearing this week on a California bill to allow plug-in portable solar panels.

In a close vote, the US House Passes G.O.P.'s $70 Billion Immigration Bill; And the US began attacks against Iran in response to the downing of an Army helicopter; Texas cattle ranchers are wary of New World Screwworm infestation; Vermont poverty rates may mask a growing number of kids who are homeless.

Progressive Nithya Raman grabbed the number two slot to face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in November; two airmen recused after a US Apache helicopter was downed near the Straight of Hormuz; A national helpline's success could provide a framework for California; researchers in Iowa are launching environmental testing programs; Montana farmers showcase soil-to-soil agriculture.

A federal judge in Boston rules that Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful; Ohio food banks work to curb grocery store food waste; New education data raise concern as New Hampshire tops the nation in child well-being; And a South Dakota farmer says the current Farm Bill needs a lot of work.

Israel and Iran call a halt to military strikes against each other; A new report finds that Unlawful detention of West Virginia immigrants damages families; Educators in Connecticut start considering their 2027 legislative priorities; Advocates argue a fair share tax could improve child well-being in Virginia.

Authorities are searching for multiple gunmen in connection with the Ohio festival shooting that wounded 12 people; a look at the top and bottom states in a new national report on child well-being; and a critics say a new Arizona housing ordinance will hurt those who need help the most.

After 18 hours of debate, the U.S. Senate passed the 70 billion dollar immigration crackdown bill; Churches in Springfield, Ohio, hope Haitians who helped to rebuild the city get to stay; Minnesota keeps incentives for natural gas hookups despite pushback; and a new App age rule in Arizona has its critics.

The GOP Senate pushback on democrats in an effort to protect Trump's $1.8bn fund; Texas congressman wants to roll back Clean Air protections; NYS lawmakers consider broad redistricting amendment; Maine climate group: U.S. coal investment is a step in the wrong direction.

Trump fires back at "bad" republicans for their votes to limit the president's war powers; Pennsylvania borough council rejects rural data center; Colorado counties tasked with enforcing 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts; Advocates slam proposed cuts to programs for CA seniors.

The US House approves a war powers resolution in defiance of Trump; Senate GOP returns to $70b immigration crackdown bill; Circle of Protection: 9 years outside ICE facility; OH advocacy group monitors federal bill to reduce homelessness.

Hilton and Becerra take early lead in the CA Governor's race; Medicaid work requirement update stokes new coverage fears; Colorado kids can get $120 each for summer groceries; More Washington residents are choosing Mexico for eldercare.  

Acting AG Blanche declares Trump $1.8b fund dead; MD sheriffs sue state over law limiting ICE cooperation; Maine households cope with the nation's highest energy burden; It's crunch time for North Dakota's June primary.

Voters head to the polls for midterm elections in six states today; NYS hunger relief group ensuring people understand SNAP changes; New data: Georgia sees jump in uninsured toddlers; WA experts: Avoid salmonella, don't kiss chickens.

There are signals that the Trump administration will ditch the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund; Arizona confronts a rise in uninsured children; Energy burden dashboard shows low-income AL families pay far more; Indiana's Black Caucus town halls push voter engagement.

The US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks in the Middle East; Federal SNAP cuts already being felt in Texas; FEMA changes could leave more Kentucky communities at risk; Missouri union workers demand 'healthcare, not hate.'

Family visitation partly restored at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre in Newark, NJ; California unions speak out against GOP bill to fund ICE; North Carolina may face prison gerrymandering for 2030 Census; Feds keep MI coal-fired power plant online despite clean alternatives.

A massive explosion levels a Dallas apartment complex; Washington-Canada border event calls for 'People's Trade Agenda'; NYS bill guarantees kids the right to counsel in police custody; Utah lawmakers clear pathway for 'balcony solar' power for renters.

President Donald Trump reported to share details of an Iran memorandum of understanding; the Trump administration hires new judges to speed deportations; Aging Wisconsinites push lawmakers to prioritize growing needs; PA urged to vaccinate to prevent spread of measles this summer.

This week's chemical tank explosion is now deemed to be likely the deadliest in Washington state history; Ohio police show strong support for community crime prevention; Teachers union calls for screen limits, AI oversight in PA schools; NM higher ed advocates want health insurance parity.  

Protests continue at an ICE detention center in NJ; Immigration judges speak out after mass firings; AFT president urges AI safeguards for Michigan schools; Yosemite overrun with tourists after reservation system scrapped.

Paxton Defeats Sen John Cornyn by a wide margin in TX; Rising prices leave Wisconsin retirees facing housing insecurity; Thrive Kentucky roadshow helps workers navigate safety net changes; EPA weakens PFAS rules day before awarding Georgia $25M.

South Carolina Senate takes a pass on drawing a new Midterm map, High gas prices leave small Iowa businesses teetering; Is your Texas ZIP code making you sick? Solar-powered rooftop gardens a boon to warming MA cities.

US launches strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats; Ohio bill would extend the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors; Georgia codifies 'one-stop' Family Justice Center model; Lure of data center derails needed housing project in rural Maine.

GOP Senators raise questions about a potential deal with Iran; Federal job cuts bring an increase in Virginia's Black unemployment rate; New Mexico aims for larger voter turnout with semi-open primaries; Therapist: Climate change carries physical, mental risk; Florida lawmakers hold the key as Congress weighs foreign aid.

Under threat of a potential chemical explosion, 50,000 people in SoCal have been ordered to evacuate; The Trump administration says U.S. and Iran agree in Principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; A new guide tells North Carolinians which waterways are safe for swimming; Tenant town halls across Virginia inform renters of new housing laws.

In a surprise move, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland; The House cancels vote on Trump's war powers; Anti-nicotine advocates offer safe space during DC Black Pride; Advocates want NYC, NYS to maintain momentum on mental health; Penn State University faculty win SEIU union vote.

GOP Senators decided to take a break as the party mulls issues like the Trump 1.8 billion dollar fund; EPA rollback of clean water rules puts Tennesseans at risk; NC survivors reflect on mental health needs after Hurricane Helene; Penn State University faculty win SEIU union vote.

January 6 Capitol Police officers sue to block the Trump $1.8 billion fund, while Dems vow a probe of the fund if they retake the House; Pennsylvania history teacher wins 2026 National Teacher of the Year; OR environmentalists: New permit won't protect from CAFO waste; Ohio scientists: Cattle virus could be transmitted in humans.

The Justice Department charges former Cuban President Raul Castro for the 1996 downing of two Miami-based aircraft; Farm crisis in MN: Bigger farm size doesn't guarantee survival; Cover crops help Wisconsin farmers withstand severe storms; EPA rule could let ME data centers off the hook for clean-air violations.

Acting AG Todd Blanche says IRS is "FOREVER" banned from investigating Trump taxes; Community groups work for peace in wake of San Diego mosque attack; CT benefits cliff bill fails despite public support; West Virginia churches weigh in on SCOTUS Voting Rights Act decision.

Senate votes to take up measure to force Trump to end Iran War; MA travelers brace for pricier summer flights, more delays at Logan; Montana voter registration ruling deemed 'big win' for youth vote; NYS proposal postpones electric school bus rollout.

Kentucky has a closely watched primary today - as a test of Trump's control of GOP voters; New Mexico begins building back its burned forests; Michigan Medicine nurses rally for workplace protections; Community rallies behind three charged in Spokane ICE protest.

CA Muslim community reeling after mosque shooting in San Diego; Election protection campaign aims to safeguard access to PA ballot; Phoenix holds large-scale hepatitis C screening; ND tribal educators warn of economic fallout from federal cuts.

Trump takes to social media to warn Iran that "the clock is ticking;" Missouri school district brings farming to the classroom; WI agroforestry program plants seeds for rural growth; DC childcare fund on chopping block as advocates decry proposed cuts.