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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.