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Senate Passes Sweeping Immigration Reform with Bipartisan 62-38 Vote

Editorial illustration of an unfinished immigration bill stopped outside the Senate chamber beside a blank vote board.

The US Senate passed sweeping immigration reform 62-38, combining $28 billion in border security with a pathway to legal status for 8 million long-term residents.

Editorial illustration balancing an official-language executive order against statutes, agency rules and multilingual public services.

Trump Signs Executive Order Making English the Official Language of the United S...

Trump signed an executive order making English the official federal language, directing agencies to phase out multilingual services within 180 days. The ACLU announced an immediate legal challenge.

Editorial illustration of the Supreme Court, a sealed firearm-parts kit and a federal regulatory document.

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Ban

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold the federal ghost gun ban, closing a loophole linked to a 1,000% increase in ghost guns at US crime scenes since 2016.

Editorial illustration of families and a child-care classroom separated from the Capitol by an incomplete legislative bridge.

US Passes Historic Childcare Act Capping Costs at 7% of Family Income

Congress passed the Universal Childcare Affordability Act capping childcare at 7% of family income, saving the average family $14,000 annually and covering 22 million children.

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Editorial illustration of an unfinished immigration bill stopped outside the Senate chamber beside a blank vote board.

Senate Passes Sweeping Immigration Reform with Bipartisan 62-38 Vote

The US Senate passed sweeping immigration reform 62-38, combining $28 billion in border security with a pathway to legal status for 8 million long-term residents.

20 July 2026
Editorial illustration balancing an official-language executive order against statutes, agency rules and multilingual public services.

Trump Signs Executive Order Making English the Official Language of the United States

Trump signed an executive order making English the official federal language, directing agencies to phase out multilingual services within 180 days. The ACLU announced an immediate legal challenge.

16 July 2026
Editorial illustration of the Supreme Court, a sealed firearm-parts kit and a federal regulatory document.

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Ban

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold the federal ghost gun ban, closing a loophole linked to a 1,000% increase in ghost guns at US crime scenes since 2016.

8 July 2026
Editorial illustration of families and a child-care classroom separated from the Capitol by an incomplete legislative bridge.

US Passes Historic Childcare Act Capping Costs at 7% of Family Income

Congress passed the Universal Childcare Affordability Act capping childcare at 7% of family income, saving the average family $14,000 annually and covering 22 million children.

24 June 2026

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