A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag ‘negative’ historical info. They had other ideas
Public comments show backlash against a Trump administration effort to remove “negative” history exhibits from U.S. national parks.
June 2026
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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Solar power surpassed coal for the first time in May, even as the Trump administration attempts to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Trump signed a $70 billion bill boosting border patrol and ICE funding for the next three years to support his immigration agenda.
Animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress
A pending version of the farm bill would block states from regulating the raising of livestock.
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
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Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Trump, which could help in the Maine Senate race.
Trump’s Medicaid work rules force states to scrap plans and rework systems
An overhaul — less than seven months before states must start enforcing the requirement — will be costly.
Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students’ test scores remain stagnant.
Wall Street points toward another tech sell-off while oil prices jump after US attack on Iran
The technology sell-off on Wall Street dragged into another day and oil prices rose after the U.S. military launched attacks against Iran.
San Diego man survives bear attack while hiking in Montana national park
Both bones in Crago’s forearm were broken by the bear’s bite, but he said other hikers saved his life