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The Navy is moving to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and reconsider other ships honoring civil rights legends such as Harriet Tubman and John Lewis. The shift, tied to a Trump-era push to “restore warrior culture,” has drawn criticism from advocates who view it as a move to erase vital history.

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Elon Musk lashed out on X at the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” calling it a “disgusting abomination.” His comments come as GOP lawmakers remain divided, with fiscal hawks refusing to back the bill without steep cuts. President Donald Trump’s silence and a looming July 4 deadline only add to the turmoil.

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A WalletHub report ranks all 50 states on racial education equity, revealing vast disparities in school funding, test scores, and graduation rates. While Wyoming leads with the smallest gaps, states like Wisconsin and Minnesota fall behind. The findings spotlight long-standing inequalities in access and outcomes.

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A new Redfin report shows that $698 billion worth of homes are on the market — the highest ever. Yet high costs, economic uncertainty and weakened demand are locking out working- and middle-class Americans. Nearly half of homes are now considered “stale,” and the American dream of homeownership is slipping further away.

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Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the Six Triple Eight — has died at age 101. Honored with the Congressional Gold Medal and portrayed in Tyler Perry’s film “The Six Triple Eight,” Robertson leaves behind a legacy of resilience and service.

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Sen. Patty Murray’s report exposes sweeping layoffs of occupational health researchers at Neogen and beyond. From Spokane to Pittsburgh, labs that keep miners, firefighters and first responders safe are shutting down — just as injury risks and counterfeit gear increase.

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President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for Senate Republicans to pass his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and immigration package. The bill has sparked division over Medicare and Medicaid provisions, clean energy cuts, and rural hospital funding — all amid a tight timeline and razor-thin majority.

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President Donald Trump’s federal budget, approved by House Republicans, would eliminate $1 billion in funding for afterschool programs, affecting more than 1.4 million children. Advocates warn the move will close programs, leave kids unsupervised, and burden working families.

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Donald Trump’s second term began with a nod to Black and Latino voters, but his administration has since rolled back racial equity efforts, raising concerns among civil rights advocates and former supporters. From canceling federal MLK Day events to narrowing refugee admissions and investigating race-based hiring, the gap between Trump’s outreach and policy is widening.

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A makeshift flamethrower attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall disrupted a peaceful rally, injuring eight and sparking national alerts. The FBI labeled the incident an ideologically motivated act, heightening security at Jewish centers nationwide.

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