U.S. job growth pulls back and markets aall after Trump announces new tariffs; Northwestern Energy among top 100 U.S. companies for adoption benefits; SNAP changes raise concerns for Missouri children, families; Legislation would set minimum salary for NH public school teachers.

Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flooding; TN clergy urges governor to stop execution of Byron Black; NY Going back to school can be stressful for NY kids. Parents can help; Does your state do 'political math' with its budget books?

New York City gunman bought rifle from casino supervisor, police say; Georgia school district to begin rolling out weapons detectors; Seattle votes on democracy vouchers designed to counteract wealthy donors; Syracuse still dealing with lead water crisis; NC General Assembly overrides governor's veto of anti-trans legislation.

100-degree temps scorch large swaths of U.S.; more than 150 million people under heat alerts; EPA moves to strip Clean Air Act of key emissions-fighting tool; NC General Assembly overrides veto of ICE collaboration bill; Ohio bill would create 911 disability database to aid first responders.

New York shooting: gunman dies from self-inflicted wound after killing four people; 2.7 million children expected to lose federal child tax credit; Residents frustrated over AC curbs in IN mobile home community; IL nonprofit supports local food system, despite uncertainty; New WA law provides workers easier access to files.

Trump, E.U. reach contours of trade deal with 15% tariffs; Report: Colorado workers must earn $36.79 per hour to afford housing; ME farmers assess climate risks as USDA cuts conservation funding; Tennessee celebrates 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act.

Justice Dept. interviews Epstein associate Maxwell; VA 'right-to-work' law divides candidates as governor's race heats up; Youth plaintiffs join suit over new MT voting laws; MA health care workers cite pending crisis as funding cuts proceed.

Justice Department faces subpoena over Epstein files by House Oversight Committee; CNC federal plan for AI data centers removes environmental safeguards; WA joins national Families First protests on Saturday; Poll: Social Security a lifeline for increasing number of Americans.

Obama pushes back on Trump's 'outrageous' and 'bizarre' treason claim; Colorado officials urge congressional delegates to support public lands; One year after massive spill, MN coal plant under scrutiny; despite federal ruling, ME credit reports still safe from medical debt; Humanities Montana struggles to make up for lost federal funding.

Judge in Harvard funding lawsuit calls Trump administration's arguments 'a bit mind-boggling'; Ohio bill reignites debate over public drag performances; Program prepares AR youth for a career in politics; New trauma tool shows high adversity levels for children in southern IL.