WASHINGTON — Republicans suffered a major setback to their “big, beautiful bill” on Friday, when amid conservative objections the U.S. House Budget Committee failed to approve the measure, a crucial step in the process. In a 16-21 vote, Reps. Andrew Clyde of[...]
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Pope Leo Sets a New Example for American Leadership
The College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church have done a favor not just to America, but to the world. Whatever one’s opinion may be regarding the dogma and tradition of the Catholic Church, it is safe to assume that its Cardinals[...]
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FEMA chief says agency will raise state burden for disasters to 50%
The federal government is quietly redrawing the disaster recovery map—and states may soon be footing a much larger share of the bill. FEMA’s new director, David Richardson, says a 50/50 cost split is coming, doubling what states currently pay for natural disaster[...]
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HHS agrees to review mifepristone safety based on anti-abortion white papers
The most common form of abortion in the U.S.—a two-pill regimen approved over two decades ago—is now under fresh scrutiny. Prompted by white papers backed by anti-abortion groups, the Trump administration has ordered a review of the safety of medication abortion, despite[...]
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Sweeping private school voucher program tucked inside U.S. House GOP tax bill
A new push in Congress could dramatically reshape the nation’s education funding landscape. A House committee advanced a plan to offer $5 billion annually in tax credits to those donating to private and religious school scholarship programs. Supporters call it a lifeline[...]
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The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war
The U.S. and China have agreed to sharply reduce tariffs after high-level trade talks in Switzerland, easing tensions that had disrupted global markets. U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will drop from 145% to 30% for 90 days, while China will cut its[...]
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Cities lose “critical guidance” from climate report: former NOAA official
Cities across the country may soon lose one of their most important tools for climate planning. The Trump administration has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment, halting a congressionally mandated report relied on by planners, engineers, and[...]
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The biggest takeaways from Trump’s cut-filled FY26 budget
President Trump has unveiled a $1.7 trillion discretionary budget proposal for fiscal 2026 that would increase defense spending by 13% while slashing most other federal agency budgets by an average of 35%. The plan spares a few departments—like Veterans Affairs and Homeland[...]
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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
Public broadcasting in the U.S. is facing a seismic shake-up. President Trump has signed an executive order directing an end to federal funding for NPR and PBS, accusing both of ideological bias and failing to represent taxpayers fairly. While Congress—not the president—controls[...]
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members
The battle over public broadcasting has entered the courtroom. After President Trump attempted to remove three board members from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—a nonprofit designed to operate independently of political influence—the CPB is pushing back with a federal lawsuit. Created by[...]
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U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal Ties Future Aid to Strategic Access
The U.S. and Ukraine have inked a sweeping new agreement giving America access to Ukraine’s critical minerals — a deal that blends battlefield urgency with long-term resource strategy. As the war with Russia grinds on, this pact offers Kyiv a potential lifeline[...]
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Federal funding cuts prolong anxiety for North Dakota institutions
Federal funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration are putting key programs in North Dakota at risk. The State Library is still waiting on nearly $1.3 million that supports interlibrary loans, e-books, and online databases. At UND and NDSU, canceled grants have[...]
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Relief on auto tariffs coming, Treasury secretary says
As President Trump marks 100 days into his second term, his administration is shifting gears on one of its most controversial policies—auto tariffs. A new executive order expected Tuesday promises relief for domestic carmakers after weeks of economic whiplash triggered by sweeping[...]
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Private donations to keep Humanities North Dakota open after federal cut
Humanities North Dakota has received $300,000 in private donations to keep its doors open after it learned earlier this month all its federal funding had been terminated. That figure includes $200,000 from the New York-based Mellon Foundation, which on Tuesday pledged $15[...]
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DOGE cuts to Americorps ‘a devastating blow to the state of Wyoming’
In Wyoming, AmeriCorps has long served as a quiet engine behind education programs, conservation efforts, and community health—until now. A sudden federal order to cancel $400 million in grants has put those services, and the people behind them, on hold. For organizations[...]
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A War on Wisdom: The Quiet Destruction of the Humanities
The president of the United States is destroying the National Endowment for the Humanities, a tiny federal agency that has existed since the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. The defunding of state humanities councils, including in Idaho, is a pathetically short-sighted move. Even[...]