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The U.S. Forest Service started a 30-day public comment period on a rare-earth mining project in northeast Wyoming, which is being fast-tracked by President Donald Trump’s administration. The project aims to mine important minerals used in technology and defense, but locals have concerns about the short review time and environmental impacts.
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The mining project is located at Bull Hill in the Black Hills National Forest, near Sundance, Wyoming.
Rare Earth Resources, a Colorado company, plans to build an open-pit mine and a processing plant nearby.
The public has only 30 days to review and comment on the federal environmental review, which some locals say is too short.
The Trump administration is fast-tracking over 50 projects like this under a program called FAST-41 to reduce U.S. reliance on China for rare-earth minerals.
Rare-earth elements mined include neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, and terbium, which are important for magnets in high-tech and defense equipment.
President Trump signed an order last year to speed up mineral production using the Defense Production Act.
Local officials generally support the project but want more information to address their concerns.
Conservation groups worry about rushing mining projects on national forest land without proper review of environmental impacts.
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Robert White Jr., the likely next delegate to Congress from Washington, D.C., announced a campaign called "Defend DC" to fight against Republican efforts that limit the city’s self-rule. The plan involves sending D.C. residents to nearby states to support candidates who favor greater independence and local control for the capital.
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Robert White Jr. is the Democratic nominee for D.C.’s nonvoting congressional delegate seat.
He launched "Defend DC" to recruit and send D.C. residents to canvass for pro-autonomy candidates in nearby states.
The goal is to oppose federal lawmakers, especially Republicans, who challenge D.C.’s autonomy.
D.C. residents have limited self-government; Congress controls the city’s budget and laws.
The delegate can speak and introduce bills in Congress but cannot vote.
During President Donald Trump’s second term, federal control over D.C. increased, including National Guard deployment extended to 2029.
White’s campaign will focus on Republican districts near D.C. with lawmakers who support Trump’s policies on the city.
The first target is Rep. John McGuire of Virginia, who supported legislation to make Trump’s order on federal law enforcement in D.C. permanent.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, distanced himself from remarks made by streamer Hasan Piker about pro-Israel views and American Jews. El-Sayed emphasized his campaign focuses on issues like the economy and healthcare, while condemning antisemitism in all forms.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
Hasan Piker, a popular streamer, made comments suggesting some pro-Israel rhetoric could lead to backlash against American Jews.
Piker said American Jewish communities are not all the same, but some institutions promote the idea that they are.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Piker’s remarks antisemitic and dangerous.
El-Sayed said he supports the rights of all Americans to express beliefs without fear of violence and condemned antisemitism.
El-Sayed said only he and his campaign spokespeople represent his views.
Hasan Piker defended his comments, saying he warned about dangerous rhetoric, not advocated violence.
El-Sayed’s Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, criticized El-Sayed’s response and questioned his suitability to represent Michigan.
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Oklahoma voters will hold a runoff election to choose a Republican nominee for governor and a Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Voters will also decide on two statewide ballot measures, including one about requiring voter ID in the state constitution.
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Oklahoma Republicans face a runoff for the governor nomination to replace Governor Kevin Stitt, who cannot run again due to term limits.
Democrats will pick their nominee for the U.S. Senate.
Two statewide ballot measures are on the ballot, one would add a voter ID requirement in the state constitution.
The governor race is important because Democrats have not won that office in Oklahoma in 20 years.
The runoff tests the influence of President Donald Trump's endorsement.
In the June 16 primary, Attorney General Gentner Drummond received 26.25% of the vote, and Mike Mazzei received 25.97%.
Neither candidate got a majority, so a runoff election is needed.
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Christina Bohannan, a university professor and Democratic candidate, is campaigning again for a U.S. House seat in a large Iowa district that voted strongly for President Donald Trump in 2022. She is focusing on meeting voters in rural areas to build trust and name recognition in her third attempt to win the seat.
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Christina Bohannan is a university professor running as a Democrat for Congress in Iowa.
She is campaigning in a large district that includes rural areas where President Trump won by a large margin in 2022.
Bohannan spoke to voters at a small bar and grill in Columbus Junction, a town in Louisa County.
This is her third time running for this congressional seat.
Bohannan believes meeting voters personally is important to gain their trust and support.
The district covers a wide area, making it challenging to reach all voters.
She is working to expand her recognition beyond liberal parts of the district like Iowa City.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that holding elections during the ongoing war with Russia would harm Ukraine. He warned that having elections now would risk the country’s stability and security.
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President Zelensky spoke about the risks of holding elections while Ukraine is at war.
He stated that elections during the conflict could lead to the destruction of the country.
Zelensky believes that wartime elections pose serious dangers to Ukraine’s future.
The comments came amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelensky made these remarks during a press conference on Sunday.
He emphasized that the current situation requires careful measures to protect Ukraine.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran tried to kill one of his two sons but did not give details. He made this claim while talking about election security and support for another Israeli political figure’s protection.
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Netanyahu stated that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without saying which one or providing proof.
The remark was made during an interview on Israel’s Channel 14 ahead of Israel’s October 27 election.
Netanyahu supports full-time security protection for Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief and election competitor.
Netanyahu has two sons and a daughter; his elder son Yair has been under security protection while living in Miami.
A gag order had kept the assassination attempt secret for months before Netanyahu revealed it.
In February 2026, Israeli and U.S. forces killed Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and some family members in strikes.
Khamenei’s son Mojtaba was named the new supreme leader after those strikes and pledged to avenge his father’s death.
Netanyahu’s claim hangs over ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that Canada might stop sending electricity to the United States. This warning came as tensions rose between Ford and President Donald Trump after trade talks did not go well.
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Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario, a province in Canada.
Ford threatened to cut power exports to the U.S.
The threat comes amid ongoing trade disagreements with the U.S. government.
This is the second public conflict between Ford and President Donald Trump.
The trade talks between Ontario and the U.S. did not reach an agreement.
Ford said “everything is on the table” for possible responses.
Power exports are an important part of trade between Ontario and the U.S.
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Support in the United States for war against Iran has dropped to its lowest point since the conflict began, according to a recent poll. At the same time, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains very low, with only 33 percent of Americans approving of his job performance.
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Only 31 percent of Americans support U.S. military action against Iran, down from 37 percent in March.
Republican support for the war fell from 77 percent in March to 69 percent.
President Trump’s approval rating is at 33 percent, the lowest recorded in recent polls during his terms.
The conflict began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Iran has blocked oil exports from the region, causing U.S. petrol prices to rise near record highs.
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran through sanctions targeting all Iranian revenue sources, including oil.
A large majority (83 percent) of Americans expect the war to last a long time.
Independent voters currently favor Democrats over Republicans in a possible congressional election by 33 percent to 19 percent.
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Sliman Mansour, a well-known Palestinian artist, has died at age 79. His artwork highlighted Palestinian culture and told the story of their long struggle and efforts to keep their heritage alive.
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Sliman Mansour was a prominent Palestinian artist.
He died at the age of 79.
His art focused on Palestinian culture and heritage.
His work became a symbol of resistance and struggle.
Mansour’s art documented decades of Palestinian displacement and perseverance.
He helped preserve Palestinian identity through his paintings.
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South Carolina Republicans are voting in a runoff election to choose a new candidate for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. The runoff is between Lindsey Graham’s sister, Senator Darline Graham, and Congressman Ralph Norman.
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Senator Lindsey Graham won the Republican primary on June 9 but died unexpectedly on July 11.
His death created a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and left the Republican nominee spot open for the November election.
Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was appointed to finish his current term.
Congressman Ralph Norman, who previously ran for governor, is the other candidate in the runoff.
This runoff vote is the fourth time South Carolina Republicans have voted since June.
The winner will be the Republican candidate in the general election this fall.
Lindsey Graham had held the Senate seat since 2002.
The runoff helps decide who will represent the GOP in the upcoming six-year Senate term election.
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Andy Burnham has changed his position on government housing plans. Instead of spending the entire £10 billion Affordable Homes Programme solely on social homes, the funding will now support a mix of affordable housing types. About 60% of the homes built will be social rented houses, with the rest including shared ownership and sheltered housing.
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The government will invest £10 billion over 10 years in affordable housing outside London.
About 60% of the homes funded will be social rented houses.
The remaining 40% will include shared ownership and sheltered housing.
London will receive an additional £6 billion, to be allocated later.
This programme aims to help the government build 300,000 affordable homes in 10 years.
For the first time, local councils will be among the strategic partners receiving funding.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner emphasized the importance of secure, affordable homes for families.
Future funding rounds will prioritize social rented homes and council houses.
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Target removed a Halloween costume from its stores after people said it looked like a racist image. The company apologized and said the costume should never have been sold. Target is reviewing how this happened to avoid similar problems in the future.
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Target sold a “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume” that some people found offensive.
The costume showed a Black child wearing a mask and gloves that reminded people of racist minstrel show images.
Target apologized and said the costume is no longer for sale.
The company acknowledged the costume was hurtful, especially to Black customers and employees.
Target is examining its processes to stop this kind of mistake from happening again.
This incident follows other controversies for Target, including cutting diversity and inclusion programs last year.
After the program cuts, some activists called for a boycott of Target.
The company’s stock price dropped from $137.40 in January to $104.70 in March but is now starting to recover.
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Activist David Hogg said he finds it strange that the media is paying so much attention to Hasan Piker, a left-wing online streamer. Hogg pointed out that Piker is not an elected official, while many elected officials make harmful statements without receiving similar media focus.
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David Hogg is an activist who spoke about the media's focus on Hasan Piker.
Hasan Piker is a left-wing streamer who shares political opinions online.
Hogg thinks it is unusual that media attention is on Piker rather than elected officials.
He emphasized that elected officials sometimes make worse statements.
Hogg suggests media should focus more on elected officials' words than on streamers.
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More than one-third of Social Security benefits go to retirees who earn over $100,000 a year, based on recent IRS data. The Social Security program faces financial challenges, with its trust fund expected to run out by 2032, sparking debates about how benefits should be distributed between lower- and higher-income retirees.
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Social Security benefits are paid to over 70 million Americans and are the main retirement income source for many seniors.
More than one-third of these benefits go to retirees with annual incomes above $100,000.
The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to become insolvent by 2032 if Congress does not act.
Some experts say higher-income retirees receive larger benefits because they paid more into the system, and employer contributions are part of the total.
The benefit formula is designed to replace a bigger portion of income for lower-wage earners.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget proposed capping Social Security benefits at $100,000 for couples and $50,000 for single retirees to save money.
This proposed cap aims to reduce budget deficits and encourage personal savings and investment.
There is ongoing debate about whether benefits should be more focused on people who rely on Social Security the most.
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The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to enforce a new rule that limits mail-in voting just months before the midterm elections. This decision creates challenges for election officials and raises concerns about voter privacy.
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots can be used before the midterm elections.
The order restricts how mail-in ballots are handled and counted.
Election officials must quickly adjust to these new rules ahead of the elections.
Some people worry the changes could affect voter privacy.
President Trump has long criticized mail-in voting, saying it causes fraud, although there is no proof of this.
About one-third of Americans voted by mail in the 2024 elections.
President Trump voted by mail in Florida’s 2026 special election.
The news is recent and may be updated as more information comes in.
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The U.S. Justice Department said it plans to appeal a court decision that requires it to remove some blacked-out information from documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The court had ordered the department to reveal more details in these files after a lawsuit brought by attorney and journalist Katie Phang.
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The Justice Department (DOJ) will appeal a judge's order to remove certain redactions in Epstein-related documents.
The ruling came from a lawsuit filed by attorney and independent journalist Katie Phang.
A preliminary injunction was issued in June to unredact key documents in the Epstein files.
The redactions are in documents considered important and of public interest.
The DOJ disagrees with the court order and is seeking to keep some information confidential.
The Epstein files relate to the investigation and legal matters surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
The case highlights tension between transparency and privacy or security concerns in law enforcement documents.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian cars and auto parts from 25% to 50% starting January 1, 2027, following failed trade talks. Canada responded by pledging to impose equal tariffs on US goods, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
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President Trump plans to increase tariffs on Canadian automobiles and parts to 50% beginning January 1, 2027.
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed last week amid accusations of unreasonable last-minute demands from both sides.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will retaliate with tariffs equal to those imposed by the US ("dollar for dollar").
Canada is investing C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers to support trade routes independent of the US.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Trump’s tariff threats and suggested Canada should also charge the US more for oil, gas, electricity, and minerals.
Canada supplies about 60% of US crude oil imports and nearly all US natural gas exports.
Businesses in both countries are concerned about the negative impact of the expanded tariffs and retaliatory measures.
There is no current date set to resume US-Canada trade talks.
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Senate Democrats on the Armed Services Committee want a hearing with Pentagon leaders about how long deployments related to the Iran war affect U.S. troops. They are concerned about the mental health and well-being of service members who have been deployed for a long time.
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Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked for a hearing on Monday.
The hearing would focus on the impact of extended military deployments connected to the Iran war.
They want Pentagon leaders to explain the situation and conditions of U.S. troops.
Reports have shown that sailors are experiencing serious mental health problems.
There are concerns about worsening conditions for service members during these deployments.
The hearing aims to address the strain on military personnel and find solutions.
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President Donald Trump is increasing economic pressure on Iran more than six months into the Iran war to force Iranian leaders to give in. The U.S. has blocked Iran’s oil exports, which has caused Iran’s currency value to drop and inflation to rise sharply, making life difficult for many Iranians.
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President Trump announced an "economic D-Day" targeting Iran's economy during the ongoing war.
The U.S. Treasury revealed a plan described as the "single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran.
The U.S. blockade, started in April, has sharply cut Iran’s oil export income.
Iran now depends on domestic taxes, non-oil exports, and old oil money to support its war efforts.
Iran’s currency, the rial, fell 22% against the U.S. dollar since before the war began.
Inflation in Iran is rising rapidly, with consumer prices up almost 88% from the previous year.
Many Iranians are facing financial struggles, cutting back on food and leisure activities.
Iran’s oil exports have nearly stopped, causing an estimated loss of billions of dollars.
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