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Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

March 4, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

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Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t

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Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

March 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

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A Legislator Steps Back to Follow Faith

March 3, 2026

Karen Whitsett, a state lawmaker from Detroit, announced she will not run for re‑election and will leave public office entirely. She said her choice is driven by spiritual conviction rather than politics. Whitsett wants to devote more time to religious study and ministry work. The representative ex

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Candidate Uses Faith to Stand Out in Texas Senate Race

March 3, 2026

The story begins with a young representative who is trying to win the Democratic nomination for a U. S. Senate seat in Texas. He calls himself a Christian who fights against the idea that faith should be used to push a single political agenda. He says he wants politics to help people who are hungry,

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China urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran

March 3, 2026

China’s foreign minister said that the recent strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran should end immediately. He told his Israeli counterpart that using force rarely solves problems; it often creates new ones and leaves lasting damage. The real power of a military lies in keeping peace, not

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Trump’s Iran Plan Compared to Venezuela: A Questionable Blueprint

March 3, 2026

President Trump recently told a Fox News host that his strategy against Iran is modeled after U. S. actions in Venezuela, even though the Venezuelan leader remains alive. He claimed that the approach used there—capturing the head of state and sending him to the U. S. —could be replicated in Tehran.

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New York Map Stays: A Republican Win

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court decided Monday to keep a New York congressional map in place, overturning a lower court that said the lines unfairly weakened Black and Latino voters. The ruling came without a signed opinion, vote count or explanation—common for emergency orders. For Republicans, it means th

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Senate Race Shifts: Cornyn Faces Fresh Challenges in Texas

March 3, 2026

The Texas Senate seat once seemed secure for a veteran lawmaker who had risen through the ranks as a key ally of former Senate leader Mitch McConnell. He has long been known for pushing conservative policies while also raising vast sums of money and shaping the state's political landscape. Yet, his

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Legislators Clash Over Legal Betting on War Outcomes

March 3, 2026

Lawmakers are stepping up their criticism of markets that let people bet on the results of military actions. The debate grew louder after a prediction platform opened a line on whether Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lose power following an attack that killed him. Some senators called th