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Bernie's Never Been Hotter: Progressive Senator Sanders Sees Renewed Influence in Democratic Politics
The Vermont independent's policy positions on Medicare expansion, wealth taxes, and student debt cancellation have gained traction among younger voters and progressive caucus members.
RealClearInvestigations Report Examines Muslim Community Development in US Cities
The investigative piece explores demographic trends and community formation patterns among Muslim Americans across several metropolitan areas.
US Halts Immigrant Visa Applications for Global 'In-Depth' Training Course
The State Department guidance comes after a federal judge vacated the administration's previous policy suspending visa processing from 75 countries.
Put Up or Shut Up: GOP Wants the Darline Treatment
Republicans are pressing for a definitive stance from an unnamed official amid ongoing budget negotiations, sources say.
Three Secret Service Agents Suspended Amid Leak Probe, Agency Confirms
The agency has not disclosed what information was allegedly leaked or whether classified materials were involved.
Wake County Gender Identity Debate Highlights Parental Rights Vs. Student Privacy in Schools
North Carolina school district faces pushback over policies regarding parental notification when students request name and pronoun changes.
Nothing Changes Yet With Supreme Court's Order on Elections but It Could Open Door to 'Chaos'
The high court's decision Monday leaves election procedures unchanged for November but restarts legal battles with ballots set to go out September 4.
Idaho Law Protects Faith Healers. It Wasn't Always That Way.
The state now shields parents who refuse medical care for children, but historical records show such exemptions didn't exist until the early 1970s.
In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose AI Data Centers
Coalitions spanning the political spectrum are organizing against large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure projects in communities nationwide.
Dolly Parton's Bipartisan Appeal Draws Attention As Rare Point Of Agreement In Polarized Times
Surveys show the country singer maintains unusually high approval ratings across political party lines, a phenomenon analysts are studying.