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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations

Head Start centers serve around 700,000 of the nation’s most vulnerable children.

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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump’s DOJ questions legal protections

The stage is set for a legal fight between advocates, states, and the federal government.

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a hearing.

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Denver councilwoman’s resignation takes effect, kicking off fast at-large vacancy election campaign

Candidates interested in running will have until Aug. 20 to collect 300 signatures to make the Nov. 3 ballot. The successful candidates will then have a two-month sprint to Election Day.

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

The CDC has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office last year.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence to join Colorado Christian University as visiting faculty member

Pence will travel to the private college’s Lakewood campus once a month to give lectures, lead classroom discussions and “have direct engagement with students,” CCU says.

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State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

Lawsuit says they actively harmed victims and undermined public interest.

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No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

Pirro found out there’s a tradeoff between loyalty to Trump and being loyal to reality.

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Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

Experts warn this could undermine military preparedness while the U.S. is at war in Iran.

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Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

Some legal experts say Fauci has reason to invoke the Fifth Amendment.

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