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Politi Fact | What was the United States" first capital? The cases for New York City or Philadelphia
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (741+ words) As cities across the United States put their own spin on the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani also honored the Big Apple's place in American history. "I'm so proud to be the Mayor of New…...
Will ending TPS for Haitians lead to a caregiving crisis?
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (1192+ words) The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status for about 330, 000 Haitians who live and work in the U. S. , which will likely lead to their deportation. Haitians with TPS make up a disproportionate share of the workforce for…...
Five surprisingly true American history facts
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (770+ words) Many of America's most popular founding myths aren't factual. George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree. Betsy Ross probably didn't sew the first flag. And Paul Revere didn't shout, "The British are coming!"" But other times, the truth is…...
What is "birth tourism" and how often does it happen?
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (1262+ words) Criticizing the U. S. Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, some of President Donald Trump's allies said having that right has opened the doors to "birth tourism." That's a reference to pregnant women traveling from outside the U. S. to give birth here in…...
Trump overstates Supreme Court trans sports ruling
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1142+ words) The Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports teams in schools that receive federal funds. The court did not enact a nationwide ban or decide whether laws or policies…...
Facts for "a candid world: Journalism and the US at 250
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (1590+ words) Over 17 days in June 1776, a 33-year-old man bent over his lap desk, putting ink on paper, scratching out words, revising." Government must be accountable to the governed. Subordination must give way to independence. Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. If…...
SCOTUS: States can ban trans athletes, but not required
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (582+ words) The U. S. Supreme Court ruled June 30 that states can ban transgender girls and women from competing in girls' and women's sports, but the court didn't require states to adopt that policy, sidestepping a national ban. The ruling is a partial victory…...
Justices block Trump promise to end birthright citizenship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (973+ words) In a landmark ruling, the U. S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship. The ruling reaffirms automatic citizenship for anyone born in the U. S. , regardless of their parents' immigration status." The court's decision blocked one of…...
Trump administration's unsupported claims about Haiti safety
1+ week, 1+ day ago (770+ words) After the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that Temporary Protected Status for Haitians can end, Trump administration officials have said it is safe for Haitians to return to their country " despite a State Department warning against travel there because of violence. In…...
This isn't footage from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (805+ words) These images and videos don't show the damage from the June 24 Venezuelan earthquakes. The clips were taken out of context from other events. Social media users are sharing many videos of buildings collapsing and people trapped under rubble, saying it…...