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Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Near Russia After Medvedev's Warning

US Foreign Policy · United States

Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Near Russia After Medvedev's Warning

42% Center coverage: 270 sources

Pentagon officials have not confirmed the order, raising questions about military authority in Trump's administration. See the Story

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head hours after weak jobs report

Donald Trump · United States

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics head hours after weak jobs report

55% Center coverage: 237 sources

Trump Dismisses Labor Statistics Commissioner Over Jobs Data President Donald Trump took decisive action on Friday by ordering the dismissal of Erika L. McEntarfer, the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This move followed the release of employment data that fell short of expectations.McEntarfer, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, found her position terminated as Trump expressed di…See the Story

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces shutdown following funding loss

Business · United States

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces shutdown following funding loss

56% Center coverage: 229 sources

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding, the nonprofit said on Friday, in a blow to local TV and radio stations that have relied on its grants for nearly six decades.See the Story

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Senate approves more than $180 billion in 2026 funding before August recess

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Senate approves more than $180 billion in 2026 funding before August recess

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Puts Ohio Valley Hospitals at Risk of Closure

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Puts Ohio Valley Hospitals at Risk of Closure

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Senate approves more than $180 billion in 2026 funding before August recess

50% Center coverage: 14 sources

The Senate on Friday passed its first tranche of government funding bills for fiscal year 2026 ahead of its upcoming August recess, but Congress is bracing for a potentially messy fight to prevent a shutdown when they return in September. US Politics · United States See the Story

Blue states challenge Trump’s restrictions on gender-affirming care

66% Center coverage: 106 sources

More than a dozen Democratic attorneys general announced a lawsuit challenging recent moves by President Trump’s administration to severely restrict access to gender-affirming health care for anyone under 19, including in states where treatment is legal and protected by law. US Politics · United States See the Story

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested for Incident at Washington Airport Involving Boyfriend

40% Center coverage: 15 sources

Reigning world champion 100-meter sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Richardson was charged Sunday with fourth degree domestic violence, according to the police report obtained by The Associated Press. On Thursday, she ran in the opening round the women’s 100 meters at U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon. She has an automatic…Sha'Carri Richardson See the Story

Former Olympic champion Mu-Nikolayev fails in worlds bid

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev suffered disappointment in her bid to qualify for the World Championships on Friday after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the 800m at the US Track and Field Championships.Olympics · United States See the Story

Cameron Young in the Lead when Wyndham Championship Halted by Storms

46% Left coverage: 24 sources

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Young made two straight birdies to move ahead of defending champion Aaron Rai and then stuffed his tee shot on the par-3 16th into 6 feet when storm clouds gathered and halted play Friday in the Wyndham Championship. The second round was to resume at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, and the third round would be played in threesomes starting on both nines at Sedgefield Country Club. Young is considered among the best players to…Golf · North Carolina See the Story

Newsom: National Guard deployment hurt fentanyl seizures

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom is blaming President Donald Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard for a 57% decrease in the amount of fentanyl seized at the southern border.Sacramento · Sacramento See the Story

Bog Apple: NYC discovers stand-alone toilet pods

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

Faced with closed restrooms, vandalized facilities and lavatory deserts, New Yorkers and visitors to the city alike confront a host of hurdles to relieve themselves when out and about.Vandalism · New York See the Story

HUD: 'Success is no longer being measured by the number of housing units filled'

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

(The Center Square) – A Spokane native now overseeing much of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development across the Northwest says the Housing First model is failing American taxpayers.Spokane · Spokane See the Story