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Friday, August 8, 2025

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

This move follows President Trump’s suggestions that his administration could take over running the city.

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Former Park Hill Golf Course is tabbed for $70 million full-park buildout in bond package

While the council approved the agreement in May, the Park Hill Golf Course land swap deal is still under a 90-day due diligence period before it’s finalized.

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US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

The move means they will be faced with the choice of taking a lump-sum separation payment or be removed from the service.

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EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy

The grant program was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for lower-income U.S. households.

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Chronically ill? In Kennedy’s view, it might be your own fault

These attitudes are shaping policies that affect millions of people.

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Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegally

A census expert says Trump “cannot unilaterally order” a new one.

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RFK Jr.’s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

Kennedy wants to rework the U.S. program for compensating Americans injured by vaccines. The plan has long been a target of anti-vaccine groups.