U.S. adds 57K jobs in ‘disappointing’ June report
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, reflecting a steady job market, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Thursday.
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Op-Ed: The Declaration is a gift. But to keep it, we must earn it
As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, there will be no shortage of fireworks, parades, speeches and reflections on our history. Those celebrations are appropriate. The signing of the Declaration of Independence remains one of the most consequential events in human history.
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Justice Department sues California, Virginia over new gun laws
The U.S. Justice Department sued California and Virginia Wednesday over new gun laws that went into effect the same day.
Both states used their Democratic trifectas - a Democratic... Read More.
Republican revolt against Johnson halts business in U.S. House
U.S. House lawmakers have left town early for the July 4th holiday after legislative business in the chamber ground to a halt, the second time in weeks that Republican House leaders lost control of the floor.
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Trump administration, GOP seek workarounds to tackle birthright citizenship
Following a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, Republicans and the Trump administration are seeking ways to curb babies born in the U.S. to noncitizens.
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Trump praised ‘natural 7-OH’; DEA moves to ban it
Two months after President Donald Trump said his administration was looking "very seriously" at approving "natural 7-OH," the Drug Enforcement Administration moved Wednesday to place the substance into Schedule I as a controlled opioid.
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WATCH: Panel OKs making rebuilding easier in Altadena
Homeowners in Altadena would have more time to rebuild their wildfire-damaged properties and homes under a new bill that passed unanimously at a California legislative committee hearing Wednesday morning.
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Businesses call for domestic AI, manufacturing
Business leaders on Wednesday called for increased domestic manufacturing and a focus on artificial intelligence in U.S. supply chains.
Melody Richard, vice president of Pantry at Walmart, highlighted the... Read More.
Colorado congressional candidates tout primary victories
Candidates across Colorado boasted about their wins from Tuesday night's primary elections.
From the U.S. Senate to U.S. House races across the state, partisan candidates are ready to face... Read More.
Trump’s DOGE effort ends July 4 with no final tally, no rebates
The Department of Government Efficiency will not issue a closing report when it officially ends July 4, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said. The $5,000 rebate checks it once floated for taxpayers never came.
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency sues feds over funds
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after the federal agency suspended funding for LAHSA last month.
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Renewed call for constitutional amendment after SCOTUS ruling
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment applies to children born in the U.S. to mothers who are in the country illegally, there is a renewed effort in Congress to support a constitutional amendment to provide clarity to the amendment's Citizenship... Read More.