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American flag rises with chain-link fence and police guard near Chicago skyline with protesters chanting.
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Trump Pulls National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland After Court Ruling

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026
At a Glance Trump ends National Guard deployments in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. A 6-3 Supreme Court decision rejected his request to send...
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Governor Reeves stands beside Marcus Taylor with hand on shoulder while Marcus is cuffed and Maurice Taylor looks hopeful for
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Mississippi Governor Grants Clemency to Twin Brothers After Long-Term Sentences

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance Gov. Tate Reeves grants clemency to Maurice Taylor after his brother Marcus Taylor was released. Maurice received a 20-year sentence,...
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President Trump standing before a dim city skyline with a National Guard flag behind him and protest signs below
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Trump Halts Deployments in Chicago, LA, Portland Amid Court Orders

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026
At a Glance President Trump pauses National Guard deployments to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. Supreme Court and federal judges block or limit...
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Chief Justice John Roberts standing on flag‑wrapped podium with dusty constitutional books and lanterns radiating gravitas
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Chief Justice Roberts Affirms Constitution Amid Trump-Aligned Court Wins

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Chief Justice John Roberts affirms the Constitution as "firm and unshaken" in his annual letter. The letter follows a year of Supreme...
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Frustrated drivers tap steering wheels with brake-light traffic jam and construction barriers visible
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I-5 Southbound Lanes Shut for 56 Hours as GSA Replaces Speed Bumps

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont January 2, 2026
At a Glance GSA will close six I-5 lanes and an on-ramp for 56 hours starting Jan 6. Speed bumps will be replaced with permanent dividers near the...
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Federal employee personnel file open partially covered with scattered documents and pens on the desk evoking a serious mood.
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Federal Employees File Complaint Over New Gender-Care Ban

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Federal employees file a complaint against a new OPM policy that removes gender-affirming care coverage. The Human Rights Campaign says...
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna holds a Ban Stock Trading sign with Capitol lawmakers debate stock trading regulations in hearing room
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Congress Stock-Trading Ban: Democrats Push Executive Scope, GOP Targets Congress

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition seeks to bar congressional stock trading. The bill would require members to divest within...
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Patriotic American flag waving gently with golden sunset glow and a worn leather armchair beside desk holding veteran survey.
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Texas Veterans Invited to Share Stories for America250 Celebration

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is calling veterans to share stories for America250 celebrations. Veterans can submit via the "Why I...
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Red insulin pen standing upright with futuristic cityscape at sunset and a Hawaiian palm tree in the background
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States Roll Out New Taxes, IDs, and Plates to Tackle Climate & Safety

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont January 2, 2026
At a Glance Hawaii will add a 0.75% daily room rate tax to help climate resilience. Utah requires ID checks for all patrons and will stripe licenses...
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Cracked earth landscape showing charred trees with brittle freeze‑cured grasses and long shadows.
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Travis County Declares Burn Ban Through Jan. 6 to Curb Wildfire Risk

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026
At a Glance Travis County imposes a burn ban through Jan. 6. Ban follows months of extreme temperature swings that dried out vegetation. Fire...
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