Maryland Gov. Wes Moore slammed FEMA’s rejection of $90M in disaster relief for Western Maryland after severe floods. Neighboring West Virginia, with similar damage, received federal approval for $11.7M. Moore called the denial “a political decision” as local leaders appeal.

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President Donald Trump says he’ll impose new sanctions on Russia if it doesn’t agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. But as he meets with Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, another humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, where starvation has killed more than 111 people amid an ongoing Israeli siege.

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Bubba Wallace captured his first Brickyard 400 victory Sunday, becoming the first Black driver to win a major race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The win, Wallace’s third NASCAR Cup Series triumph, ended a 100-race drought and secured his spot in the playoffs.

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Deportation flights have begun from Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” a remote Everglades detention site holding thousands of immigrants. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the goal is rapid deportation — not indefinite detention. Critics argue the state-run facility is serving federal aims and faces legal scrutiny over its construction and operations.

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The U.S. housing market continues to show signs of strain. June data from the National Association of Realtors reveals a 2.7% drop in home sales — even as prices hit a record average of over $435,000. But a Redfin report shows cities like Tampa, Austin, and Washington, D.C. are seeing local declines.

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Sen. Alex Padilla is pushing to reform the immigration registry law — unchanged since 1972 — to give longtime documented immigrants a path to a green card. The proposal could benefit millions, including DACA and TPS recipients, but faces tough odds in a divided Congress.

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Born on July 25, 1941, Emmett Till was a fun-loving 14-year-old when he was abducted and murdered in Mississippi in 1955. His death, following false accusations, became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. On what would have been his 84th birthday, we reflect on the life and legacy of Emmett Till.

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Sources say President Donald Trump was privately told in May that his name appeared in the Epstein documents — despite later denying it. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche briefed him during a routine DOJ update. The report contradicts recent public statements by Trump and has stirred internal backlash.

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President Donald Trump’s job approval has hit 37%, the lowest point of his second term and near his all-time low, according to Gallup. The sharp decline is most pronounced among independents.

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A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision affirms protections under the 14th Amendment for children born on U.S. soil, regardless of parental immigration status. The case comes amid rising legal scrutiny of federal power and immigration policy.

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