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Keeping a Republic Clean: Why Watching Money Matters

July 3, 2026

A famous thinker once said that a republic is only as strong as the people can keep it. That idea feels fresh now, especially as a country marks 250 years of independence. The core of a republic is trust. Citizens must believe that elected officials use their taxes wisely and answer to the public

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Oregon Says No to Trump’s Education Tax Credit

July 3, 2026

Gov. Tina Kotek decided that Oregon will not join a federal plan that would let families claim up to $1, 700 in tax breaks for paying school costs. The program, part of a 2025 law by the Trump team, pairs tax cuts with reductions to Medicaid and food‑stamp aid. All Republican governors have signed

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Small Town Struggles to Clean Up Its Messy Money Problems

July 3, 2026

The village of La Grange has been dealing with financial headaches for years. In mid-2025, two key money people quit—one took another job nearby, the other left for a different role. To fill the gaps, the village hired outside help through a staffing company. But that fix didn’t work as planned. The

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How new loan rules could derail future doctors' dreams

July 3, 2026

Eddie Jiang planned to become a doctor since high school. He picked an affordable in-state college, keeping one eye on medical school costs. Now, after graduating, he questions if his dream remains within reach. New federal loan limits are turning his expectations upside down. Starting this year, f

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A local business owner steps up for Santa Clarita’s future

July 3, 2026

Brett Haddoak, who grew up in Santa Clarita and still lives there with his family, has decided to run for a seat on the City Council. This new position is part of the city’s shift to district-based voting, meaning residents will now elect someone to represent their specific area. Haddoak’s district

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Political chat show faces heat over religious comments on 2028 candidates

July 3, 2026

A recent TV segment sparked controversy when a presenter suggested voters might judge two potential 2028 presidential hopefuls differently based on how visibly Jewish they appear. The comments came during a discussion about whether Senator Jon Ossoff or Governor Josh Shapiro would resonate more with

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Celebrating America's big birthday in Philly despite the heat

July 3, 2026

Philadelphia kicked off its 250th birthday festivities with a splash, but not the kind you'd expect on a scorching July day. With temperatures pushing past 100 degrees, many planned events took a backseat to the weather. Yet some Philadelphians weren't about to let a little heat wave stop their cele

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The Next Big Bet: Political Connections and Crypto Startups

July 3, 2026

A fresh-faced graduate from Stanford, Theo Gillibrand, recently launched APEC, a company aiming to trade perpetual futures—special financial bets tied to U. S. stocks. But what’s grabbing attention isn’t just the business itself. Behind APEC stands a lineup of high-profile investors, including a cry

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AI Video Puts Trump As Doctor For Famous Haters

July 3, 2026

A new AI video on Truth Social shows Donald Trump dressed as a doctor offering a cure for what he calls "Trump derangement syndrome. " The video uses fake voices and images of celebrities who have criticized him in the past. These stars seem to admit they were sick and now feel better after his trea

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Democrats divided as Supreme Court backs state bans on trans girls in girls' sports

July 3, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided states can stop biological males from joining girls’ school sports teams. This supports laws already in place in Idaho, West Virginia, and 25 other states. But it doesn’t touch the states that allow biological males to compete in girls’ teams. Not all Democrats ar