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The Trace reports Republican governors deployed National Guard troops to D.C. despite worse gun violence in their own states, raising concerns over priorities.

Floodlight reports on Charleston's struggle with rising sea levels as rapid growth exacerbates flooding, threatening vulnerable communities.

States Newsroom reports the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Democrats and Republicans reach a stalemate over funding, raising concerns for federal employees and services.

The Daily Yonder reports that the Trump administration declared a timber emergency to boost production and aid rural economies amid declining jobs.

The Trace reports that Trump's focus on urban gun violence overlooks rising rural issues, risking lives by ignoring a complex public health crisis.

The Hechinger Report details New Jersey's struggle with inclusive education, where students with disabilities are often segregated from peers, violating federal laws.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that Deacon John Roberts leads bicycle rides for homeless in San Diego, promoting independence and community support.

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Nonprofit Quarterly report on labor organizers' efforts to turn recent momentum into sustained movements.

NewHomeSource reports Trump may declare a national housing emergency to tackle high prices and low inventory, but relief for buyers may take time.

The 19th reports on rising incidents of children creating harmful deepfakes, while laws struggle to address the issue effectively.

Stateline reports Trump's law will cut Medicaid payments, risking rural hospitals' survival and worsening healthcare for low-income patients.

Votebeat reports mid-decade redistricting in Texas may disenfranchise voters in Houston's 18th District, complicating election and representation.

The Hechinger Report reports that rural religious campuses are endangered, facing closures amid declining enrollment and financial struggles.

OpenSecrets reports on how the company Intel must navigate influencing the U.S. government, now a 10% shareholder, by using lobbying, PACs, and employee contributions.

Grist reports Congress is cutting clean energy tax credits. Consumers should act quickly to secure savings on EVs, home improvements, and solar installations.

Scrunch reports that ChatGPT is replacing review sites by offering quicker, more trusted recommendations, disrupting traditional affiliate models.

CheapInsurance.com reports tariffs on auto parts could raise car insurance premiums by 2025, impacting lower-income and multi-car households most.

Votebeat reports Livonia City Clerk Lori Miller is testing new election processes during August’s quiet election to ensure smoother future elections.

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report many Black Americans are boycotting big-box stores like Target and Amazon, favoring local businesses instead.

Jimmy Swaggart, who was one of America’s most influential televangelists in the 1980s before an affair brought his career crashing down, has died at the age of 90.

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