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A new book by former Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover argues that TSU has been underfunded by hundreds of millions of dollars over decades, calling it the 'greatest financial injustice in Tennessee history.' The book highlights discrepancies in state funding between TSU and the University of Tennessee, as well as criticism of Comptroller Jason Mumpower's role in opposing financial accountability.

A report claims that unauthorized immigration during the Biden administration from 2021 to 2024 contributed to rising housing costs in America. The research links the surge in housing prices to this immigration wave.

Retired General Frank McKenzie, former head of US Central Command, argues that US bases in the Gulf should be relocated to Israel and neighboring countries to better protect against Iranian threats. He criticized the current basing system as an 'artefact' of Cold War strategy, noting that Iran's attacks on Gulf bases during the war exposed vulnerabilities. McKenzie stated the Biden administration rejected his proposal to shift bases westward.

Unproven peptides popular among wellness influencers are in a gray market due to Biden-era restrictions. The Trump administration could potentially lift these restrictions.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims President Donald Trump's Justice Department launched a politically motivated investigation against him, but reports indicate key federal probes began before Trump's second administration. Multiple news outlets, citing sources, report investigations involving Newsom's orbit started under the Biden administration or originated from local complaints in California.

Venture Global is constructing a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Cameron, displacing residents and transforming the area from grasslands into an industrial site. The company, led by Michael Sabel and Robert Pender, has grown rapidly amid Trump administration policies, despite concerns over climate pollution and population decline in the region.

A veteran Pennsylvania State trooper, Michael Pahira, was killed in a crash involving a Haitian illegal immigrant truck driver who entered the U.S. under the Biden administration and obtained a commercial driver's license from Massachusetts while refusing to leave the country.

President Trump granted pardons to six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for vehicle repair activities, citing 'common sense' governance. The pardons are linked to a federal case involving Elite Diesel Service Inc., which was convicted for disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks, violating the Clean Air Act.

President Donald Trump granted full pardons to six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for repairing vehicles, aligning with his advocacy for the 'right to repair.' The pardons include Troy Lake Sr., owner of Elite Diesel Service Inc., who was convicted for disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks as part of a federal environmental case.

Tribes in southwest Rhode Island, including Dawn and Cassius Spears of Ashawaug Farm, cultivate Narragansett heritage crops but face challenges expanding due to cuts in USDA programs under the Trump administration. The Biden administration introduced two pandemic-era programs (LFPA and LFS) to support tribal and local food purchases, but these were ended in 2025 under the Trump administration. Senators Jack Reed and Jim Justice proposed a new bill to create a permanent grant program for state and tribal food purchases.

Trump’s White House criticizes EU emissions regulations, while the Biden administration announced plans to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production. California faces challenges with 35,000 idle oil and gas wells that may leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

Alex Berenson, an investigative journalist and author, claims the radical left is undermining traditional fatherhood and criticizes the Biden administration for banning him from Twitter. He also discusses strategies for maintaining independent thought in a groupthink-driven era.

Mike Lawler confronted a Democratic colleague during a House hearing, accusing the Biden administration of open border policies and failure to deport an illegal migrant from Venezuela linked to the murder of New York teenager Sheridan Gorman. Lawler expressed outrage over the alleged inaction ahead of the heinous crime.

A Gallup poll found only 7% of Ukrainians approve of US leadership, a 59-point drop from four years ago when the Biden administration increased military support at the war's start. A separate poll revealed Russians' views of their country's economic situation are at a 20-year low.

Changes to the U.S. immigration program for domestic violence survivors under the Trump administration have led to stricter requirements, resulting in denied legal status applications despite evidence of abuse. Advocates argue these policies, including narrowed definitions of abuse and proof of cohabitation, create barriers for vulnerable individuals.

Sen. Mark Kelly criticized the Biden administration’s border policies, stating they created a 'crisis at the southern border' through welcoming policies that allowed undocumented immigrants to enter legally. He acknowledged the ability to critique the former president without fear of reprisal.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, sparking fear of deportation among hundreds of thousands of migrants. A Haitian nurse in Kentucky prepared for potential deportation, highlighting the uncertainty faced by TPS holders who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. for decades.

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) removed nearly three million people from Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) rolls, citing $10 billion in fraud between 2021 and 2024. A Biden-era enrollment spike led to a probe revealing improper and phantom enrollments, with 2.6 million such cases remaining. The Trump administration has since restored income verification and ended special enrollment periods.

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services identified and removed 3 million fraudulent enrollees from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) rolls, estimating $10 billion in fraud between 2021 and 2024. The Biden administration's relaxed eligibility checks and expanded enrollment periods contributed to a spike in improper and phantom enrollments, which the Trump administration is addressing through stricter verification and investigations.

The Supreme Court ruled to end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians, causing fear among 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians in the U.S. The decision, effective July 27, could lead to deportations, impacting families and communities.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation. Haitian and Syrian communities, including a Kentucky nurse preparing for potential deportation, face uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections may be revoked.

The Supreme Court ruled to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians in the U.S., triggering fear of deportation among 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The decision, effective July 27, could expand deportations to 1.3 million people from 17 countries, as beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status face uncertainty.

The Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, triggering fear of deportation among hundreds of thousands. The decision impacts around 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians in the U.S., many with U.S. citizen children, and may lead to similar actions for 1.3 million others from 17 countries.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers must be physically present in the United States to file claims, rejecting the Biden administration's approach to border processing. The decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado and Mullin v. Doe also upheld the Trump administration's revocation of temporary protection status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. The majority opinion emphasized literal interpretation of 'in' the U.S., while dissenting justices argued for contextual readings of immigration statutes.

The EU has prolonged the suspension of retaliatory tariffs against the US in the Airbus-Boeing dispute to avoid reigniting a trade war. The truce, part of a 2021 agreement with the Biden administration, was set to expire on July 11, but negotiations for its new duration are ongoing.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that limits daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy, previously used under Obama and expanded by Trump, was rescinded in 2021 but is now potentially reinstatable. The ruling permits authorities to meter asylum seekers, arguing it addresses border surges, while advocates highlight humanitarian concerns.

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, overturning a lower court's block. The 6-3 decision upheld the practice of 'metering,' used under Obama and expanded by Trump, which caused long waits for asylum seekers. Advocates criticized it as a humanitarian crisis, while the administration argued it was necessary to manage border crossings.

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to revive a policy that limited daily asylum applications at the U.S.-Mexico border, previously used under Obama and expanded under Trump. The policy, which created long wait times and humanitarian concerns, was rescinded in 2021 by President Biden but is now potentially available again for future use.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer, in November. Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district and discusses flipping the seat from red to blue on 'The Takeout'.

A pro-life group reported that nearly 330,000 abortion pills were shipped to states with abortion restrictions between July 2023 and December 2025 via blue state shield laws, which protect out-of-state providers from prosecution. The report cites data showing monthly shipments nearly tripled during this period, with 15,000 pills sent monthly to conservative states.

A pro-life group reported that nearly 330,000 abortion pills were shipped to states with abortion restrictions between July 2023 and December 2025 under blue state shield laws, which the group claims enabled abortion numbers in conservative states to remain at or above pre-Dobbs levels. The report cites data showing monthly shipments nearly tripled during this period, from 5,400 pills in July 2023 to 14,870 in December 2025.

Representative April McClain Delaney, a lawyer and former official in the Biden administration, is favored in the general election against a wealthy challenger who previously held her seat in Maryland's Democratic-leaning district.

April McClain Delaney, a Biden administration appointee, defeated former Rep. David Trone in a costly Maryland House primary. Both candidates spent millions of their personal funds, with Delaney receiving endorsements from Democratic leaders and Trone criticizing her vote on the Laken Riley Act.

Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts' first state climate chief, leads Governor Maura Healey’s climate agenda but faces challenges including rising energy costs and policy shifts under President Trump. Her role involves coordinating state agencies to advance climate initiatives, though progress is hindered by stalled projects and voter concerns over utility bills.

The article claims Israel is out of control, not just due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It references his 2024 visit to Washington during the waning days of the Biden administration.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state will seek federal reimbursement for border security measures implemented during the Biden administration. The Trump administration has opened a window for Texas to file for reimbursement of these expenses.

Karen Bass was absent during the Boyle Heights fire, which is currently affecting the LA region. The article references her previous absence during the Palisades Fire in January 2025, when she was in Ghana for a foreign presidential inauguration.

Congress approved a $1 billion Energy Resilience Fund for Puerto Rico in 2022 to support solar and battery systems for low-income residents. The Trump administration redirected most funds to Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), a bankrupt utility, to upgrade fossil fuel power plants and build a natural gas pipeline, bypassing competitive bidding and waiving standard cost-sharing requirements. Critics argue this shift undermines the original intent to provide resilient backup power for medically vulnerable communities.

Penny Brown Reynolds won the Democratic runoff for Georgia Secretary of State. She is a former judge and served as a senior civil rights official in the Biden administration.

President Donald Trump attributed a drop in car insurance premiums to his immigration policies, falsely linking prior increases to illegal immigration under the Biden administration. Experts counter that the premium changes were primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on driving behavior and supply chains, not immigration.