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Cameron Peters

Cameron Peters

Staff Editor

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    What changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explainedWhat changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explained
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    After 43 days, the government is almost open again.

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    The end of free tax filing, briefly explainedThe end of free tax filing, briefly explained
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    The Trump administration just killed an IRS tool for free, direct tax filing.

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    Why Zohran Mamdani’s victory will resonate beyond New York CityWhy Zohran Mamdani’s victory will resonate beyond New York City
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    Vox’s Astead Herndon explains why Zohran Mamdani’s win matters for Democrats.

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    No one knows what’s happening with SNAPNo one knows what’s happening with SNAP
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    Trump muddies the waters on urgent food assistance.

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    A temporary SNAP lifelineA temporary SNAP lifeline
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    Trump’s preventable SNAP chaos, briefly explained.

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    Why does Trump want the National Guard doing crowd control?Why does Trump want the National Guard doing crowd control?
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    Trump’s National Guard “quick reaction forces,” briefly explained.

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    DOJ indicts a congressional candidate in ChicagoDOJ indicts a congressional candidate in Chicago
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    Kat Abughazaleh described her indictment as “a political prosecution.”

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    Trump’s pettiest tariff, briefly explainedTrump’s pettiest tariff, briefly explained
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    Trump is mad at an anti-tariff ad from Canada — so he’s ratcheting up his tariffs.

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    How pro sports gambled away the integrity of the gameHow pro sports gambled away the integrity of the game
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    5 questions about the NBA’s seismic gambling indictments, answered.

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    Is the US killing innocent people?Is the US killing innocent people?
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    Colombia’s president accused Trump of “murder.” Trump is retaliating with sanctions.

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