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A New Face at the CDC: What It Means for U. S. Health Policy

April 18, 2026

In a year marked by turmoil, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saw its reputation crumble after a shooting at its headquarters, rapid leadership changes, and widespread criticism. The Trump administration needed a steady hand to restore confidence. The White House set one clear require

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US Keeps Russian Oil Deal Open Amid Global Energy Chaos

April 18, 2026

The U. S. has extended a short‑term permission that lets other nations buy Russian oil by sea, even though critics say it softens sanctions on Moscow. The Treasury Department approved the renewal for about a month, ending on May 16, and it still bars trade with Iran, Cuba and North Korea. The move f

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Crypto Skeptic Turns Spotlight on Bitcoin

April 18, 2026

Ben McKenzie, once famous for a teen drama, now leads a new film that looks at the ups and downs of digital money. In his office, he wears a T‑shirt that carries the logo of FTX, the crypto exchange that collapsed after its founder was convicted of fraud. He admits his spouse won’t let him wear it a

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States Roll Out New Laws in Honor of Charlie Kirk

April 18, 2026

In Kansas, lawmakers passed a rule that lets students sue their colleges if the schools restrict free speech. The law also says that outdoor spaces on campus must stay open for anyone to talk, and it limits the fees security can charge for student events. A Kansas senator said the bill was made afte

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Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

April 18, 2026

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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Georgia's Democratic governor race: Quiet primary, big stakes ahead

April 18, 2026

This year’s race for Georgia’s next governor on the Democratic side feels more like a marathon with no clear front runner rather than the high-energy showdown four years ago when Stacey Abrams nearly broke fundraising records. With the primary just weeks away, Democratic candidates are scrambling fo

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Republican Candidates for Oregon Governor Focus on State Issues in Pre-Primary Debate

April 18, 2026

Four Oregon Republicans faced off in a debate last month, each pushing their vision for the state’s future. The event in Hillsboro brought together candidates with different backgrounds—including business owners, a former athlete, and lawmakers. To join the discussion, hopefuls needed support from a

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Young men’s growing religious focus raises questions

April 18, 2026

For the first time in 25 years, U. S. men aged 18 to 29 now say religion matters more to them than women their age do. In 2022, only 28% of young men called religion “very important, ” but by 2024 that number jumped to 42%. Young women stayed flat around 30%. A 14-point rise in just two years looks

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California’s Governor Uses PAC Funds to Push His Book Up the Charts

April 18, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so

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The Vaccine Debate Gets Personal in Capitol Hill

April 18, 2026

A top health official found himself in the hot seat during a House hearing last week, facing tough questions about vaccines and public health policies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , now leading a major health agency, defended his cautious approach to vaccination, pushing back against claims that his views