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25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits

25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits

A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging new Trump administration rules that restrict graduate student loan access for nursing and healthcare degrees, arguing the changes will worsen healthcare workforce shortages.

5/19/2026
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NTSB Hearing Examines Fatal UPS Jet Crash

NTSB Hearing Examines Fatal UPS Jet Crash

Federal safety investigators convene a two-day fact-finding hearing beginning Tuesday to determine what caused the November crash of UPS Flight 2976 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport that claimed fifteen lives.

5/19/2026
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Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego

Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego

A tragic attack on a San Diego mosque has left at least three victims dead, along with two teenage perpetrators who took their own lives. The incident adds to a day of significant national developments, including primary elections in six states and a major shift in federal tax litigation.

5/19/2026
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

The nation's highest court avoided ruling on whether private citizens and advocacy groups can sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act, sending Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back to lower courts. The decision leaves a critical question unresolved that could dramatically reshape civil rights enforcement.

5/18/2026
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Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

President Trump is seeking to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, potentially clearing the path for a settlement with the government he currently leads. The move has raised ethical concerns among legal experts and congressional Democrats.

5/18/2026
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White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

The White House helped coordinate a religious event on Sunday aimed at rededicating the nation to God. The gathering on the National Mall featured Trump administration officials and Christian pastors, with minimal representation from other faith traditions.

5/18/2026
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Trump Administration Addresses Conservative Christian Gathering on National Mall

Trump Administration Addresses Conservative Christian Gathering on National Mall

Thousands gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for Rededicate 250, a conservative Christian prayer event marking America's 250th anniversary. The gathering featured Trump administration officials and drew criticism from religious freedom advocates concerned about the blending of church and state.

5/17/2026
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Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show

Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show

A midair collision between two military aircraft at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday sent four aircrew members parachuting to safety. All crew are in stable condition, and the remainder of the two-day event has been canceled.

5/17/2026
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San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday

San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday

The Bay Area honored counterculture icon and peace activist Wavy Gravy as he reached his 90th birthday milestone. San Francisco hosted a major celebration for the beloved philanthropist who has become synonymous with the city's activist heritage.

5/17/2026
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Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses

Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses

With summer rapidly approaching, Texas faces a significant bottleneck in its camp licensing system. Following deadly flooding last July that prompted stricter safety standards, only nine camps have received approval to open while more than 300 remain in regulatory limbo.

5/17/2026
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U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars

U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars

The United States executed 47 prisoners across 11 states in 2025, nearly double the previous year's total, according to a new Amnesty International report. Florida led the nation with 19 executions as global executions reached a 44-year high.

5/17/2026
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Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary

Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary

Two-term U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Republican primary, failing to advance to the June runoff. His defeat marks a significant victory for President Trump, who backed Rep. Julia Letlow after Cassidy voted to convict him following the January 6th insurrection.

5/17/2026
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