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Mexico requests criminal charges over deaths under the Trump administration, including a fatal shooting in Houston; Massachusetts anti-poverty bill gains traction on Beacon Hill; Ohio sexual assault survivor turns trauma into creative power; Invasive insect could become a backyard nuisance in Michigan.

Populst Democrat Graham Platner drops out leaving Maine Democrats less than three weeks to agree on a replacement candidate; A new analysis finds GOP policies have cost families at least $2,000 since 2025; Arizona unhoused death rate spikes amid summer heat; New York food banks work with healthcare groups to bolster food accessibility.  

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asks Senator Mitch McConnell about the current state of his health; Student-led lawsuit defeats Florida's  'Stop WOKE' Act; Michigan lawmaker wants to make free school meals permanent; Ohio educators encourage diverse books for summer reading.   

The U.S. and Iran trade military strikes as President Trump says the ceasefire is over; Families worry even after SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship; Minnesota business owners assess the early going of new paid leave law; Tennessee criminalizes drink spiking amid push for more safeguards.

Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken with Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June 14th; Head Start leaders warn of lasting trauma from ICE enforcement; Ohio teachers struggle with career-related anxieties; A surprising climate fix for Montana and the nation is hiding in plain sight.

President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO summit on Turkey, the Strait of Hormuz, and Ukraine's defense needs in the war with Russia;  and a new White House report fuels Indigenous history debate; California bill re-thinks life in prison sentences for young adults; Social Security and prices are top issues for Ohio's 50+ voters.

After a new allegation, top Senate Democrats are ending support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner; Senators push package of bills to demand ICE out of Pennsylvania; Indiana law targets employers hiring undocumented workers; Beloved Georgia wildlife refuge at a crossroads.

18 Dead in Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine; Wisconsin moms rally for universal childcare and paid leave ahead of election; North Carolina anti-data center movement broadens to reject AI technology; And an Alaska cruise ship sails maiden voyage using alternative fuel.

The extreme heat this weekend is suspected of causing 25 deaths in New Jersey; Report: H.R.1 cuts outpace rural health funds in Ohio; Michigan study uncovers gene that could lower colorectal cancer risk; Summer wildfires cause higher ozone levels throughout Iowa; new report finds Corporate tax dodgers see 3,000% return on political lobbying.

Grand Jury in DC charges former Olympian over alleged reflecting poll vandalism; On the 1st anniversary, critics slam the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'; Conservation group aims to close partisan gap in VA, America; PA recognizes Martyrs' Day, honoring the nation's history of struggle.

Russia sends waves of ballistic missiles striking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv; Massive gas pipelines across Alabama and Georgia raise concerns; Fair trade groups react as Trump pulls the plug on the USMCA; Birthright citizenship may have survived, but equal rights remain uneven.

Crypto enriched President Trump by 2 billion dollars, but those who invested in his meme coin did not fare as well; DOJ sues MA to block in-state tuition, aid for undocumented students; Portland underscores inclusion with a park honoring a local drag queen; U.S. Supreme Court upholds West Virginia transgender athlete ban.

In the Colorado Primary election, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats a 15-term incumbent; in Philadelphia, Native-born immigrants break bread and talk citizenship; Connecticut immigrants applaud SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling; Oregon defends emission caps as a lawsuit looms.

The US House heads for an early 4th of July recess rather than vote on Trump's Save America Act; Supreme Court ruling resolves doubts over birthright citizenship; DACA holders lose work permits as renewal system slows; Michigan doctor says kids face hidden dangers in extreme heat.

The US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and rules in favor of state bans on transgender athletes; Voting rights groups hail SCOTUS decision on a ballot grace period; A report looks at why young people of color can be locked out of wealth building; Tennessee Senator wants safeguards for prescription-free ivermectin.  

Presidential powers and corporate abuses predicted after SCOTUS move; New Mexico awaits SCOTUS decision on transgender sports participation; the high court also rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted; Missouri farm leader says the 'Agriculture system is failing.'  

As the death toll tops 1,450 in Venezuela, some live rescues have been reported; BioLab disaster fuels fight for chemical safety in Georgia; DACA holders in legal limbo as renewal applications are delayed; During Pride month, a blow to CA schools' ban on forced outing.  

A heat dome will send extreme heat to as many as 18 states this week; 3 firefighters are killed in wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border; Intense scrutiny of poll workers could impact numbers in Mississippi; Rideshare companies use AI to tap Colorado riders and drivers; North Carolinians drop Obamacare in record numbers as the cost soars.

The Death toll rises from that pair of Earthquakes that hammered Venezuela, and is expected to increase; North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs; Connecticut and education leaders across the nation warn Democratic governors against a voucher plan; Despite capacity, Arizona lawmakers balk on solar energy.

Opponents of a pair of Supreme Courts ruling says it amounts to open season on TPS holders; Religious objection laws are tied to lower HIV testing rates; Pennsylvania housing advocates to rally for meaningful reform.

A pair of earthquakes battered Venezuela with at least 164 fatalities; Nevada leaders promote ballot measure on abortion rights; Social Security cuts could hit Pennsylvania retirees in 2032; retirement for folks in  New Mexico looks different depending on wealth.

A closed-door meeting with Trump and GOP Senators turns angry; Colorado clears way for clean energy on contaminated land; Literature to be returned to a Mississippi museum after judge's ruling; Postal union urges Michigan residents to help save local post offices.

All three Mandami-backed candidates for Congress win in Tuesday's Primary Election; Survivors of Texas extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers; Kentucky animal shelter rebuilds a year after tornadoes; Charlotte initiative aims to combat environmental injustice.

Four Republicans join Democrats in the Senate to limit Trump's war powers; Landmark housing bill limits private investors, boosts affordable supply; A new report finds rent-stabilized housing in New York lifts people from poverty; Environmentalists celebrate state's natural treasures for 4th of July.

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.