NPR27m
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
The Center Square1h
Illinois Quick Hits: ICE asks Pritzker not to release accused kidnapper
(The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Illinois officials to not release a Venezuelan national who was arrested for al
CalMatters2h
Can California protect its own gun control laws?
California Democrats are used to defending gun control measures against lawsuits by Second Amendment advocates like the California Rifle and Pistol Association.
The Center Square2h
Could a budget deal be close in Harrisburg? Shapiro thinks so
(The Center Square) – As budget negotiations continue for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided an update on Thursday hinting that a deal may be close.
Reason Magazine2h
Graham Platner Dropped Out, but His Shadow Lingers Over Democrats and U.S. Politics
There was a time, not long ago, when Democrats could have branded their organization as the sane party. With Republicans moving in a sharply nationalist/populist direction that looked more over time l
CalMatters3h
Here’s what the “once-in-a-lifetime” federal housing bill means for California
The federal housing law does a lot of little things. Supporters hope it will put a dent in both California and the nation’s housing shortage.
The Center Square3h
Fifth Circuit upholds Texas instate tuition ban for illegal foreign national students
(The Center Square) – Nearly one year after a lower court ruled that Texas universities providing in-state tuition to illegal foreign nationals was illegal, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld t
NPR3h
U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.
The Center Square4h
30 state financial officers urge an EO to return $39B in savings bonds to rightful owners
(The Center Square) – Thirty state financial officers sent a letter Thursday to President Donald Trump asking him to sign an Executive Order directing the Treasury to return $39 billion in savings bon
NPR4h
Taliban declares war on smartphones
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
Reason Magazine4h
Today in Supreme Court History: July 10, 1832
7/10/1832: President Jackson vetoes the bill to recharter the Second Bank of the United States. He wrote that the bill was unconstitutional.
Texas Tribune5h
Stephen F. Austin State University to close child care center due to budget constraints
Stephen F. Austin University on October 3, 2022 in Nacogdoches.
NPR6h
Shelling at night, gunfire by day in Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.
NPR6h
Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns
Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.
NPR6h
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election
Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.
NPR6h
One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.
NPR6h
Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."
NPR6h
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
KFF Health News6h
A New Option for Long-Term Care Costs
Kelly Haggett figures that a mandatory surcharge added to Washington state’s payroll tax cost her about $500 last year. But she doesn’t really mind.
KFF Health News6h
They Harvest the Nation’s Food, but a New Rule May Strip Them of Health Insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
NPR6h
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to flee the flames.
NPR6h
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
Inside Climate News6h
Grassroots Justice Group Challenges Trump Administration Order to Keep Florida Coal Plant Running
The Trump administration is facing a new legal challenge over an emergency order keeping a Florida coal-fired power plant, which had been scheduled for retirement, in operation.
NPR6h
Morning news brief
Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.
NPR8h
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.
NPR9h
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.
ProPublica12h
Trump Pushes Out Remaining Members of Bipartisan Election Commission Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has pushed out the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan agency in limbo as he rushes to remake how elections are run before this
NPR12h
President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission
With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.
Texas Tribune14h
Immigrant killed by ICE was not target of operation, Congress member says
Screenshot of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van as he left for work on July 7, 2026, on the morning he was shot by an ICE agent.
NPR14h
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.
NPR14h
Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?
The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.
The Center Square14h
VA hits multiple milestones in claims, care delivery and administration
(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has reached several operational milestones this year, from opening new clinics and reducing the benefits claims backlog to investing a
The Center Square14h
King County establishes new fiscal watchdog agency
(The Center Square) - In a push for fiscal accountability, members of the King County Metropolitan Council have voted to establish a new Inspector General Division to root out waste, fraud and abuse i
The Center Square15h
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado-Nebraska water dispute
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on the latest water squabble in the West, where Nebraska has accused Colorado of violating a century-old water rights agreement.
Texas Tribune15h
Historic Rio Grande Valley church saved from being cut off behind border wall
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo (right), meets with Father Roy Snipes, activists, reporters and others at the La Lomita Chapel Mission, built in the late 1800s, on July 8, 2026.
The Center Square16h
WATCH: Washington Democratic chair defends new anti-Israel, pro-reparations platform
(The Center Square) - Nearly three weeks after the Washington State Democratic Party adopted a controversial party platform that supports reparations and made anti-Israel statements, Democratic Party
Mississippi Today16h
Teen stomped to death in Hinds County jail, coroner says
An 18-year-old killed in the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond last week was stomped to death, the coroner said Thursday.
The Center Square16h
Supreme Court leaves California's mail-in ballots intact
(The Center Square) – A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow mail-in ballots to be received after Election Day will effectively leave California’s absentee ballot rules unchanged heading into t
The Center Square17h
Taxpayers bear burden for federal student loans
(The Center Square) – An almost $1.8 trillion student loan portfolio continues to keep taxpayers on the hook.
NPR17h
France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.
The Center Square17h
Op-Ed: Welfare-to-Work solutions will help Pennsylvanians escape poverty
Pennsylvania has a welfare problem. And if Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration don’t get their act together, it will cost Pennsylvanians hundreds of millions of their hard-earned tax dollars in t
Inside Climate News17h
Pennsylvania’s Legislature Is Likely to Punt on Mass Transit Funding—Again
PHILADELPHIA—Four days before the deadline for Pennsylvania’s legislature to pass its next budget and eight days before Philadelphia celebrated America’s 250th birthday, a crowd of transportation advo
The Center Square17h
Newsom signs budget for California's public schools
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom joined lawmakers and educators Thursday for the signing of a historic California budget for public education.
Mississippi Today17h
Addilyn Stephens, 10-year-old Princess of Patrick Farms, wins huge golf tournament in Paris
PEARL – Meet Addilyn Stephens. She’s 10 years young, cute as the proverbial button, weighs all of 65 pounds and unless you are really good at golf – I mean really, really good – she will beat your bra
Truthout18h
40 Epstein-Tied Billionaires Have Injected $1.6B Into US Elections, Report Finds
Billionaires with ties to Jeffrey Epstein have spent nearly $1.6 billion on influencing U.S. elections since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision unleashed a deluge of such spending on the ele
The Center Square18h
Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race
(The Center Square) - Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the state's U.S. Senate race, has raised more money for his campaign than his Republican opponent - Texas Attorney G
The Center Square18h
DeSantis criticizes ruling blocking Stop WOKE Act
(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized a federal appeals court ruling that blocks Florida from enforcing higher education provisions of the Stop WOKE Act.
Truthout18h
Infant Formula Manufacturers Decide Whether to Inform FDA About Possible Harm
In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula maker Mead Johnson a message: “REMOVE ME FROM YOUR LIST!!!! DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL ME ANY MORE! “It is because of your animal based pre-term ar
The Center Square18h
Illinois' gun ban upheld after appeals court reverses district judge's ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun ban is upheld after a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling in the case that was heard in September 2025.
The Center Square18h
Ayotte signs childcare tax credit bill into law
(The Center Square) — New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill on Thursday creating a new tax credit aimed at spurring private businesses to provide childcare options for employees.
The Center Square18h
Bossier school officials lower property tax millages
(The Center Square) –Bossier Parish property owners will see about $1.6 million in tax savings after the School Board approved two millage rate reductions.
Truthout18h
Democrats Threaten Lawsuit If Trump Tries to “Restart” Iran War
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine (Virginia) has suggested that lawmakers may sue President Donald Trump if he attempts to “restart” the U.S. war on Iran — a threat that comes as the war appears to have amped
The Center Square18h
Report: Illinois commutes rated among America's safest
(The Center Square) - Illinois ranked among the top 10 safest states to commute in America despite recording one of the nation's highest average crash rates, according to a new report.
Texas Tribune18h
Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district
Former Paxton aide and DOJ official Aaron Reitz speaks with media following a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) at the Grenada Theater in Dallas on Feb. 17, 2026.
The Center Square18h
Concerns raised that KIDS Act threatens Americans' online privacy, free speech
(The Center Square) – Legislation meant to protect American teens and children online recently passed the U.S. House with strong bipartisan support, but civil liberties groups are warning that the bil
The Center Square19h
Newsom predicts $6.6B boost from Hollywood tax credits
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that the first year of the state’s expanded Film and Television Tax Credit program is on pace to deliver a record $6.6 billion in econo
Truthout19h
Geraldo Lunas Campos Died in a Texas ICE Jail. Now His Family Is Suing.
The family of Geraldo Lunas Campos is suing over the 55-year-old Cuban immigrant’s death at an ICE detention center in Texas earlier this year, with a local coroner ruling his death a homicide from as
The Center Square19h
Q&A: Supreme Court candidate Stevens says rule of law under attack by current bench
Editor's NoteThe Center Square has reached out to every Supreme Court of Washington candidate for Position 3 and plans to publish a question and answer series with each one who agrees to an interview.
Mississippi Today19h
State revenue up. Heat can hurt the economy. Rocket explodes in test: Mississippi Marketplace
Total revenue collected by the state increased by around $87.59 million, or 1%, for FY 2026. The state fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30 of the following calendar year.
The Center Square19h
The routes WA might take to meet aviation demand without new public airport
(The Center Square) - For years, state commissions have looked at potential sites for a new international airport to meet growing aviation demand, particularly air cargo capacity. However, no site has