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America at 250: Pride, Patriotism… and Plenty of Division
Let’s all come together for one day…https://apnews.com/article/america-250-birthday-fourth-trump-voices-4b682608dc566cffc437f8d3769f7f43
Jobs growth cools: 57,000 added, unemployment 4.2%
Payrolls rose by 57,000 and unemployment hit 4.2%. Slower hiring could influence Federal Reserve decisions, potentially affecting borrowing costs and household budgets.
Court keeps birthright citizenship in place
Supreme Court rejected an order ending birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment; this keeps current citizenship rules in place affecting who is automatically a U.S. citizen.
Presidents can remove FTC commissioners; Fed stays exempt
Supreme Court ruling lets presidents remove FTC commissioners at will while excluding the Fed; this could change how independent agencies enforce rules that affect consumers and businesses.
Student loan overhaul takes effect July 1
New federal student loan rules, including SAVE and RAP plan updates, take effect July 1, changing repayment options and monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
Dangerous heat dome threatens East for July 4 weekend
A dangerous heat dome could push records and raise heat-related health risks, strain electricity systems, and disrupt Fourth of July plans in Eastern cities.
U.S.–Iran talks show progress but pause over regional tensions
Indirect U.S.–Iran talks showed progress but paused; any shift toward easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could influence global security and energy prices.
USMNT wins 2-0 vs Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
U.S. beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 — the team’s first knockout win in 24 years, likely to dominate national sports conversation.
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