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US Immigration · United States

Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision

54% Center coverage: 154 sources

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally, issuing the third court ruling blocking the birthright order nationwide since a key Supreme Court decision in June.See the Story

Polls · United States

Most US Adults Still Support Legal Abortion 3 Years After Roe Was Overturned, an AP-NORC Poll Finds

56% Center coverage: 80 sources

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Massachusetts Politics · Massachusetts

Beer and Food Workers on Strike at Fenway for Homestand Between Dodgers and Red Sox

52% Center coverage: 50 sources

Striking Fenway Park vendors banged on drums and shouted “Don’t buy food!” while walking a picket line outside the home of the Boston Red Sox before Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.See the Story

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Georgia Ethics Commission won’t investigate source of Republican Burt Jones’ $10M loan

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Georgia Ethics Commission won’t investigate source of Republican Burt Jones’ $10M loan

Murder case against father of nine-year-old Montreal girl moves to a grand jury

54% Left coverage: 24 sources

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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez becomes the first Democrat to enter the 2026 governor race

69% Center coverage: 38 sources

Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a former emergency room nurse, announced Friday that she is running for governor, the day after the incumbent decided against seeking a third term.Wisconsin Politics · Wisconsin See the Story

Sovereignty Leads Jim Dandy Stakes Predictions Despite Sacrifice Behind Kentucky Derby Bid Resurfaces

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Another weekend, another big race day at the iconic Saratoga Racecourse. On July 26, five exquisite equine beasts will lock horns with each other in a bid to win the G2 Jim Dandy. Among them, all eyes will surely be on Sovereignty, winner of two Triple Crown races earlier this year. As it would seem logical, fans already seem to have lent their vote of confidence to the son of Into Mischief. Trainer Bill Mott, though, keeping up with the whimsic…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs See the Story

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