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Record 54 Million Ballots Cast as 2026 Midterm Campaigns Enter Final Sprint

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Over 54 million Americans have cast early ballots ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, signaling historic engagement as both parties battle for razor-thin congressional majorities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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