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Poll: Politics shapes patriotism, from the US to the UK

What does it mean to be patriotic? It depends on a country's politics. Pride in one’s country is itself relatively common, according to new results from an international edition...

Norway’s other World Cup campaign: Getting Israel kicked out of soccer

Norway stands out among the historic European powers that dominate what remains of the...

Why FIFA is putting down roots in Miami

When the men's World Cup winds down next week, FIFA isn't packing it all...

Trump-aligned House holdouts accused of holding ‘life-saving’ veterans bill ‘hostage’ over SAVE America Act

House Republicans' standoff over the SAVE Act threatens to derail the largest veterans benefits expansion in over a decade as time runs out.

All 50 states join federal initiative to close foster home shortage

All 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have joined a federal initiative to balance the ratio of licensed foster homes and children in foster care.

Platner’s downfall reveals a political culture where character is sacrificed for winning

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, was accused of rape and had a Nazi tattoo, but was supported by prominent Democrats until the accusation surfaced, revealing a dangerous political culture where character is sacrificed for winning.

Lawyer says ICE account of fatal Texas shooting ‘completely false’

An attorney for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man killed by immigration agents, said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ account of the shooting is "completely false.” Hugo Balderas-Ibarra spoke with three men who were in the vehicle with Salgado Araujo at the time of the shooting on Tuesday, saying they...

Deadline to claim COVID-era tax refund is Friday: Do you qualify?

Years after the end of the COVID-19 health emergency, a pandemic-era tax refund may still be up for grabs. The deadline to claim it is Friday, July 10, and taxpayers who miss the time limit will become ineligible.

Raskin knocks ‘Trumped-up charges’ against former Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Thursday defended former Olympian David Hearn, who was arrested and accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to do everything he could to ensure he receives a fair trial. Raskin, whose district includes Hearn’s hometown in Montgomery County, Md., issued a statement shortly after Hearn pleaded not guilty...

With alarming rise in antisemitism, Congress must pass the Jewish American Security Act

The Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism was formed in response to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, and has since passed legislation to invest in Holocaust education, protect houses of worship, and address antisemitism online.

Watch live: DOJ outlines charges in UFC Freedom 250 attack plot probe

Department of Justice (DOJ) officials will brief the press Friday morning on new charges against eight men who allegedly plotted to kill President Trump, Vice President Vance and others in an attack at the White House's UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14. The indictment, which was returned in Ohio, charges the defendants in two separate...

Former FBI agent: ‘No one should be surprised that Iran wants to kill the president’

Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, reacted on Thursday to new reporting of a planned Iranian attack on President Trump’s life. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. that reportedly revealed a new attempt from Iran to assassinate Trump amid renewed military operations between...

Violent crime is falling — now is the wrong time to cut federal prison funding

A proposed budget cut is threatening to undo this progress, and if it passes, Americans will be less safe.

Why dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved edges

Pennies and nickels traditionally had smooth edges because their metal was less valuable and provided less incentive for clipping.

Kia issues ‘park outside recall’ for 460K vehicles over fire risk

This is at least the third time in recent years KIA has issued such an alert.

Cook Political Report moving 4 of 5 gubernatorial races toward Democrats

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted its ratings in five gubernatorial races, moving all but one race in favor of Democrats, as the left gains momentum in several key states ahead of November. Jessica Taylor, the Senate and governors' editor for the report, wrote that Democrats are finding themselves uniquely competitive in several...

Trump does an about-face on Ukraine and NATO, at least for now

Trump's positive remarks about Ukraine certainly should be a cause for concern in the Kremlin.

Former Trump national security adviser: More Iran talks ‘probably a waste of time’ 

Victoria Coates, a former deputy national security adviser to President Trump, agreed with the president’s pessimism around negotiating with Tehran officials to end the Iran war. Trump told reporters Wednesday he did not “want to deal with [Iran] anymore” and called the country’s negotiators “scum” at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.  “At this point,...

The fallout from Graham Platner’s exit and what’s next: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

The Maine Senate race was thrown into turmoil after Graham Platner suspended his campaign as the Democratic nominee after facing sexual assault allegations. The discussion will break down the political fallout, what his exit means for the race, and who stands to benefit. Plus, where the Michigan Democratic Senate primary stands after this week's debate,...

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