A recent poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 43% in his second term, with a disapproval rating at 53%. The poll, conducted among 2,009 registered voters, also highlights concerns about the economy, immigration, and foreign affairs.
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President Trump's approval rating is 43%, while 53% of people disapprove.
The poll surveyed 2,009 registered voters with a 1.99% margin of error.
Trump's approval ratings are lower in areas like the economy (40%), immigration (46%), foreign affairs (41%), and inflation (38%).
Only 35% of respondents think the country is on the right track, while 55% believe it is not.
A similar Fox News poll shows 41% approval and 59% disapproval.
Trump's overall favorability stands at 42% favorable and 52% unfavorable.
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Thousands of homeowners in North Dakota can apply for a property tax credit worth up to $1,600. To qualify, applicants must own and live in their home as their primary residence and meet the deadline by April 1, 2026. The credit reduces the amount owed on property taxes but does not provide actual cash.
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The $1,600 property tax credit is for homeowners in North Dakota.
Applicants must live in their home as their main residence to qualify.
Application deadline is April 1, 2026.
The credit lowers property tax bills instead of offering direct cash.
There are no age or income limits for applicants.
Homes in a trust also qualify, and only one credit per household is available.
North Dakota expanded this credit to aid with housing and living costs.
The program is managed by the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner.
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Roy Cooper, the former Democratic Governor of North Carolina, leads significantly in early polling against Republican Michael Whatley in the race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. The poll shows Cooper with 50% support compared to Whatley's 32%, with 14% of voters still undecided.
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Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley 50% to 32% in early polling for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
Libertarian candidate Shannon Bray has 4% support, while 14% of voters are undecided.
Democrats see this open seat as a key opportunity to gain control of the U.S. Senate by 2026.
The poll was conducted shortly after the candidates secured their nominations on March 3.
Paul Shumaker noted Whatley's need to increase his name recognition among voters.
78% of likely voters are highly interested in the election, with Democrats more engaged than Republicans.
President Trump's favorability is at 40% in North Carolina, while Governor Josh Stein has a favorable rating of 39%.
Health care costs are a major concern for North Carolinians, with 58% saying costs are too high.
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A U.S. Marine, Cpl. Andrew Paul Amarillas, is charged with stealing military weapons and ammunition from Camp Pendleton in California. He allegedly sold the stolen items in Arizona, and some were later bought by undercover officers.
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Cpl. Andrew Paul Amarillas is charged with stealing military weapons, including a Javelin missile system, and ammunition.
He worked as an ammunition specialist at Camp Pendleton in California.
The alleged thefts took place over nearly four years, from February 2022 through November 2025.
Amarillas pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges.
He allegedly transported the stolen items to Arizona and sold them to co-conspirators.
Some of the stolen items were recovered by authorities.
Undercover officers purchased some of the stolen ammunition.
Evidence such as text messages and photos reportedly links Amarillas to the theft and sale activities.
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Police in Broomfield, Colorado, are investigating after dogs became sick from eating hot dogs laced with methamphetamine found in a family's yard. The authorities believe the family is being specifically targeted and are asking locals for any information that could help catch those responsible.
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Police in Broomfield, Colorado, found drug-laced hot dogs in a family's yard.
At least two dogs became ill after consuming these hot dogs.
The drugs found in the hot dogs included methamphetamine and MDMA.
The family discovered suspicious items in their yard in November and December.
Police think this is an isolated incident targeting the family.
The family installed higher fencing and cameras, but no suspects have been caught on video.
Veterinary bills for the sick dogs have exceeded $6,000.
Police have urged local residents to provide any information or videos related to the incidents.
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Security lines at U.S. airports have improved as TSA workers started receiving backpay after working through a government shutdown. However, not all TSA workers received their full pay yet, and some experienced issues like missing overtime pay. The shutdown affects other DHS employees, and Congress is still debating funding issues.
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TSA officers began receiving backpay, reducing long security lines at airports.
Houston's airport wait times dropped from four hours to less than 10 minutes.
Some airports still had long wait times, but most returned to normal.
TSA workers reported issues with incorrect backpay, such as missing overtime.
Over 500 TSA workers left their jobs, and thousands called out due to no pay.
President Trump ordered DHS to pay TSA officers, but other DHS workers remain unpaid.
Congress is in discussions about DHS funding, with ongoing negotiations between Republicans and Democrats.
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Joe Kent, the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned from President Trump's administration earlier this month over the conflict with Iran. Kent urged Americans to tell their government leaders that they do not want U.S. ground troops sent to Iran. The situation is creating debate within the Republican Party about possible future military actions.
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Joe Kent resigned from his position as head of the National Counterterrorism Center this month.
He asked Americans to contact the White House and Congress to oppose sending U.S. ground troops to Iran.
The U.S. and Israel recently conducted military actions in Iran, killing several Iranian leaders.
Iran responded by attacking targets in Israel and Gulf states where U.S. forces are based.
Kent's resignation and plea are causing discussion within the Republican Party about military involvement in Iran.
President Trump has not decided on sending ground troops but is considering options.
Kent claims Iran does not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. and blames the conflict on external pressures.
There is an ongoing FBI investigation into whether Kent shared classified information while in office.
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U.S. airport security lines are getting shorter now that President Donald Trump has ordered payments for TSA workers. More than 500 TSA officers have left due to recent funding gaps, creating challenges for the agency. Meanwhile, negotiations in Congress over government funding are still stalled.
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President Trump signed a directive to pay TSA workers.
Airport lines are shorter at major airports like JFK in New York and Houston’s Bush Intercontinental.
Despite shorter lines, LaGuardia Airport still has long wait times of up to 90 minutes.
Over 500 TSA officers have left the agency because of recent funding lapses.
TSA workers went without pay during a partial government shutdown.
Some TSA workers called out of work in high numbers last weekend.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that workers should see paychecks soon.
U.S. airline stocks have dropped on Wall Street despite reduced wait times at airports.
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Democratic-led states are suing to stop new USDA rules that could cut funding for school lunch programs. They say the rules violate federal law by adding conditions involving gender identity and immigration. The lawsuit warns that these conditions could leave millions of children without free or reduced-price meals.
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21 states and the District of Columbia are part of the lawsuit.
States argue USDA's "2026 Conditions" unlawfully threaten school meal funding.
New rules link meal reimbursements to compliance with broad, unclear policies.
Concerns include policies on gender identity, women’s sports, and immigration.
An estimated 15 million students use the school breakfast program; 29 million use the lunch program.
The lawsuit claims that these rules go against Congress's instructions for school meal programs.
Schools may find it hard to separate meal funds from other school activities.
The USDA has not commented on the lawsuit.
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The U.S. Army is investigating a video posted by Kid Rock showing an Army Apache helicopter flying over his home in Nashville, Tennessee. The video raises questions about potential misuse of taxpayer money. The Army is reviewing the flight to check compliance with regulations.
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Kid Rock posted a video online of an Army helicopter flying over his Nashville home.
The Army is investigating if the flyover adhered to regulations and safety standards.
Major Jonathon Bless stated that the video shows AH-64 Apache helicopters near a private residence.
The flight was part of a training exercise, not linked to any public events.
The Army will take action if any rules were broken during the flight.
Kid Rock is known for his support of President Donald Trump.
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The New York Times alleges that the Pentagon is not following a court order that stops it from limiting reporters' access to its headquarters. A judge has not yet decided on the issue after hearing arguments from both the newspaper and the government. The Pentagon claims compliance with revised rules, but the Times argues these new rules further restrict journalists.
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The New York Times claims the Pentagon is ignoring a court order about press access.
The court order came from U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman on March 20.
The judge ruled that the Pentagon's new credential policy violated journalists' rights.
The Times argues the Pentagon's revised policy still restricts journalist access.
The Pentagon says it has complied with the court order and created new "safe harbors" for reporters.
Judge Friedman has not yet made a new ruling after hearing more arguments.
The Pentagon plans to appeal Judge Friedman's decision from March 20.
The Pentagon Press Association says new rules limit reporter movements within the Pentagon.
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The Barbie Dream Fest in Florida faced criticism for not meeting attendee expectations, leading organizers to offer full refunds. The event was advertised as a glamorous experience for Barbie fans but was described by visitors as disappointing. Organizers Mischief Management and Mattel are addressing complaints and ensuring refunds.
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Barbie Dream Fest took place in Florida and received multiple complaints from attendees.
Customers expected a high-quality event but found it unsatisfactory.
Attendees paid up to $450 for tickets.
The event space was described as a plain convention center with minimal decorations.
Mattel agreed to provide full refunds to all ticket purchasers.
Mischief Management organized the event in partnership with Mattel.
Visitors expressed their dissatisfaction on social media.
The event included height restrictions and was mostly suited for young children.
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Mark Sanford, a former congressman and governor of South Carolina, is running for Congress in South Carolina's 1st District. He filed for the June 9 GOP primary, aiming to reclaim a seat he held in the past. Sanford has a history in South Carolina politics, despite a setback from a personal scandal in 2009.
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Mark Sanford is running for Congress in South Carolina's 1st District.
The district seat has been held by Sanford twice before.
Sanford first won the 1st District after finishing second in a primary and winning a runoff.
He served as South Carolina's governor after winning in a competitive primary.
His governorship was marked by a 2009 scandal involving an extramarital affair.
In 2013, Sanford returned to Congress, winning his old seat in a competitive race.
Sanford briefly ran for president in 2020 but dropped out before the New Hampshire primary.
He focuses on issues like the national debt and aims to represent financial concerns in Washington.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing President Donald Trump's executive order that aims to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. This order challenges the 14th Amendment, which has traditionally granted citizenship to anyone born in the country.
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President Trump signed the executive order on January 20, 2025.
The order challenges the interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the order's legality.
The order would affect children born to people in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
A woman from Argentina, now living in Florida, is part of the legal challenge against the order.
Courts have previously ruled against the order, preventing it from being enforced.
The 14th Amendment has historically granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S., with few exceptions.
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More women in the U.S. are having babies later in life, with 21% of births in 2023 involving mothers aged 35 and older. There are higher health risks for both mothers and babies in these cases, but doctors emphasize ways to lower these risks, such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting recommended medical tests.
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In 2023, 21% of U.S. births were to women aged 35 and older, up from 9% in 1990.
Older mothers face higher risks of conditions like high blood pressure and obesity during pregnancy.
Such pregnancies have a higher chance of complications, cesarean sections, and twin births.
Doctors recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle before getting pregnant to minimize risks.
Suggested prenatal tests include first-trimester ultrasounds and noninvasive prenatal screening for genetic abnormalities.
Older women are more likely to use fertility treatments, increasing the chance of multiple births.
Regular medical checkups before conception and during pregnancy are advised to manage health conditions and ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reached an agreement to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, but the deal fell apart due to disagreements in the House. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the deal, despite pressure from TSA worker shortages, and President Trump supported Johnson's stance.
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Senate leaders Thune and Schumer negotiated a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security.
The deal did not cover funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The agreement could have reopened airports and paid around 50,000 federal workers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the deal inadequate and opposed it.
Nearly 500 TSA officers quit during the government shutdown, worsening staff shortages.
President Trump signed an order to pay TSA workers using funds from a future tax bill.
President Trump supported Johnson's rejection of the Senate deal.
Thune negotiated the deal to seek needed Democratic support, but it didn't pass the House.
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A student shot and injured a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, Texas. The 15-year-old student died at the scene, and the school is on lockdown while police investigate.
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The shooting happened at a Texas school called Hill Country College Preparatory High School.
A female teacher was shot and then taken to a hospital.
The student involved was a 15-year-old male.
The student died at the scene of the shooting.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to students.
The school is on lockdown as part of the investigation.
Bulverde is located about 30 miles north of San Antonio.
Students are being reunited with their parents at a nearby middle school.
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Another immigrant detainee has died in a U.S. immigration facility. ICE reported that Mexican immigrant Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano was found unresponsive in California and later died in a hospital. The incident raises concerns about immigrant deaths in custody during President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration.
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Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano, a Mexican immigrant, died while in U.S. immigration custody.
ICE said Ramos-Solano had multiple medical conditions, like diabetes and hypertension, and received medical care while detained.
He is one of about 14 detainees to die in ICE custody this year.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed concern over the deaths and plans to protest.
Questions about the quality of medical care in ICE facilities have been raised.
ICE reported that 32 people died in its custody last year.
President Trump has intensified efforts to detain and deport undocumented immigrants during his second term.
There have been calls for independent investigations of some deaths in custody.
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A bill in Tennessee might make it easier for people to own pet raccoons by removing a state permit fee for legally bred raccoons. The bill does not allow capturing wild raccoons or change health and vaccination rules for the animals.
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The bill, advancing in Tennessee, removes the permit fee for legally bred raccoons.
It does not legalize capturing wild raccoons or eliminate existing state oversight.
Raccoons must still be obtained from licensed breeders and meet state vaccination requirements.
The proposal was introduced by Senator Joey Hensley and Representative Kip Capley.
The bill has passed the Tennessee Senate and is moving through the House.
Animal experts warn raccoons pose care challenges and can carry diseases.
Critics express concern that reduced barriers may lead to more risky pet ownership.
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The IRS rules on claiming a child as a dependent can complicate tax filing for divorced or separated parents. Generally, the parent who has custody for most of the year can claim the child, not necessarily the one who pays child support. To transfer these rights to the noncustodial parent, a specific IRS form must be filed.
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Over 4 million people pay child support in the U.S. each year.
IRS rules link the ability to claim a dependent child mainly to custody, not child support payments.
A child can be claimed if they are under 19, or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently disabled.
The Child Tax Credit is up to $2,200 per child, with up to $1,700 refundable.
Custodial parents can transfer the right to claim a child to the noncustodial parent using IRS Form 8332.
Without Form 8332, the IRS may deny the dependency claim regardless of custody agreements.
The credit begins to phase out for high-income earners.
To claim the Child Tax Credit, children must have a valid Social Security number.
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