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May 20, 2026

Politicians fueling the rising occurrence of Islamophobia

The deadly attack on a San Diego mosque and the subsequent hate crime investigation have led to a discussion on Islamophobia in the U.S. and how certain politicians are adding fuel to the problem.   Groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations say Islamophobia has reached an all-time high, even higher than it was directly after […]

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May 20, 2026

Senate breaks Republican wall to advance Iran war resolution

President Donald Trump’s primary endorsement of a sitting senator’s challenger appears to have been enough to break the Republican wall blocking Democrats from moving forward with a measure to curb the president’s conflict in Iran.  The Senate voted Tuesday evening to move forward with a resolution to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran. Democrats had […]

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May 19, 2026

Millions of Americans expected to lose health insurance as ACA premiums rise

Fewer and fewer people are signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as premium prices rise, and a new analysis shows millions more are likely to lose their coverage this year. After seeing record enrollment in 2025, ACA enrollment was down by about 1.2 million in January compared to last year, according […]

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May 19, 2026

Private companies compile license plate intel. The FBI wants it, too

The FBI wants to track the movement of vehicles across the country without the need for a warrant, and is looking for a private company to provide access to data gathered by license plate readers. Procurement documents obtained by 404 Media show that the FBI’s directorate of intelligence is seeking a vendor with license plate […]

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May 19, 2026

Trump endorses Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in tight Texas Republican Senate runoff 

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Senate in a Tuesday afternoon Truth Social post, dealing a significant blow to Sen. John Cornyn, who is facing Paxton in a  Republican primary runoff next week.  In his post, Trump called Paxton an “America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal […]

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May 19, 2026

American doctor tests positive for Ebola as Congo cases climb past 500

An American doctor working in eastern Congo has tested positive for Ebola, and U.S. officials are now moving several exposed Americans out of the region. It comes as health agencies work to contain an outbreak that spread for weeks before it was fully identified. Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary with the Christian nonprofit Serge, […]

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May 19, 2026

What’s behind the vanishing safety net for families with disabled children

Tara Miller and her husband spent the first four years of their daughter Ariana’s life sleep-deprived. Severely. Born in 2019 with Apert Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes premature fusing of the skull bones in utero, Ariana came home from the hospital with a tracheostomy (trach), feeding tube and pulse oximeter.  At night, the […]

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May 19, 2026

San Diego mosque shooting investigated as hate crime; Ebola deaths rise in Africa

A shooting outside a San Diego mosque leaves five people dead, prompting investigators to search for answers. Authorities are now examining whether the attack was motivated by hate. Plus, President Donald Trump has put planned strikes on Iran on hold as negotiations continue behind the scenes. Who he says urged him to give diplomacy more […]

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May 19, 2026

White House expands TrumpRx with 600 generic medications

The White House is expanding its online prescription hub, TrumpRx, by integrating upwards of 600 non-branded drugs into the platform. Launched in February, the site initially featured select brand-name products, including popular obesity treatments. Now, the platform includes everyday generics such as antibiotics, statins and blood pressure medications, with many costing less than $5. Roughly […]

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May 19, 2026

Tillis could derail budget bill over White House ballroom funding

One Senate Republican is threatening to derail a GOP budget reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement operations for the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term. North Carolina’s Thom Tillis sent an email to his Republican colleagues, saying he will not support the $72 billion package in its current form if it reaches the […]